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In writing these journal entries asking my fellow ZooTooers to help Bobbi & the Strays, I realize that I cannot inspire others with my words without first setting an example through my action. So here is my pledge to Bobbi & the Strays. I will follow my first donation (sent already!) with a monthly contribution, from August to December, directed t… read more

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How many of us have felt frustration over the state of our world and society (eg., poverty, homelessness, war, starving children in Africa, etc.) but have taken no action, because we felt that what we do, or what we can do because of our circumstances, is so little and insignificant, that it is not worth doing at all? I certainly have felt that wa… read more

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This is one of my favorite pieces by Shakespeare, from the Merchant of Venice.... "The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes: 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes The throned monarch better than his crown; … read more

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This is Bandit, an Akita that has called Bobbi & the Strays his home for many MANY years. He waits patiently for the day when someone will walk through the shelter doors and sees just what a fantastic dog he is. But in 4 months, the chances of anyone walking through those doors to give him a forever home may be dashed. That is because the lease … read more

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As many of you know, I am affiliated with Cat Welfare Association of Columbus, Ohio. But this journal entry is not about my shelter, but about another shelter that is in the direst of needs. Today, I learned from susan9207's journal entry "What about everyone else?" that Bobbi & the Strays' lease of the VetPort facilities at JFK airport, which is… read more