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I was thinking about it for a while.. and wondering what things or organizations do support? At one time- it was never really important to me to worry about anyone but myself.. but once I was out of those rank years of my life I have come to realize there are so many things that I can support or even choose to help that may or may not require monetary vaulue. Alot of times its just about the 'us' scenario. Which is the human way of course. No matter if its something as small as picking up a penny and saving it in a mason jar to support a child or your child for college, or if its something that will cause you to better your life and leave less stress on you.
Some issues I am head strong with and forever will be. Sometimes I wonder if I am making the right choices with certain organizations. I weigh the pro's and con's in my head alot. Sometimes, so much so, that I give myself a headache! It's unreal with what oneself can do.. when they are worrying about other things than themselves. Its almost unbelieveable the worry. Almost like a mother over her child. LOL Somewhat lame. But when your heart grabs something and the passion flows in .. there is no turning back. Sometimes your heart just breaks so badly that you cant turn back and you just want to run with all your might to these places to help. Anyway- what I am getting at, is I wanted to share some of the places that I support so that you can see- and maybe empower you to stand along with me- or if not, go and seek your own passion that you want to envelop in your heart.
As you know- I have my baby sir lucas. Well my only baby for the time being. But he is our baby none-the-less. There is an organization that we are currently supporting with strong will that is going for a fight with the USDA and to have a small bill passed through the congress that can make a difference in our little man's life along with others of his kind. Its called Paw's of Justice. (www.pawofjustice.org).
The gist is that the USDA considers rats and mice (and birds oddly enough) to be "not animals" (per their random legal definitions) because someone way back when decided that lab animals were their own little thing and they didn't want the USDA messing with it.So, instead of having the usual schpiel of "rats and mice bred for use in research" they just dropped all rats and mice from protection. (well, they're covered under "General" but that's about as useful as wearing a swimsuit in December for warmth).
Someone sued, got bumped over a technicality, sued again, and now the USDA and this specific subpart of the USDA, APHIS, are reconsidering the issue....which is where we are now.(It's like a soap opera only more cryptic in that legal kind of way)
But now we have the options:
1) Things stay as they are (yuck)
2) Rats and mice get bumped to "food and fiber" (even yuckier)
3) Rats and mice get their own little blurb like hamsters and guinea pigs do with some basic regulations for space, cleanliness, breeding practices, etc.
One of the main things that got my butt in gear was the pictures I saw on that site and it really tore at my heart strings some of the damaged ways they treat these poor animals. I know you are probably thinking.. EWWW rats... but honestly they are not bad, and as "eww" as you think...they are quite intelligent and loving animals.. but people dont give them the chance in the world.. only to use them as feed.. which fancy rats are NOT that.
My next organization is for the Manatee's. They are such gentle loving creatures, but get bombarded and given a wrong name, just because people are not truly aware of what a wonderful creature they are. Manatee's are herbiavors. SO, if you were to come in contact with one while swimming, you wouldnt get eaten alive. They are very tame creatures.. even if they are out in the wild. Although- let me recommend.. not to go swiming in their territory- not because harm to yourself, but because the chemicals from your body (people who like to pee in the pool.. this is somewhat directed to you...you foul people...LOL) will mix with their system and could cause harm. Hence the reason they dont really let people go "swiming with the mantaee" anymore. (which I am pretty bummed about.. always wanted to do that.).
Alot of times manatee's are damaged by boat propellar's and red tide and other such things. This is when the rescue system comes into part. Save the Manatee (savethemanatee.org) They will come in and bring the manatee to a habitat that is reablitation in itself not only for the physical but the emtional and mental state too. They are intelligent relaxed creatures. The only problem is, that they dont have the places to put them.. because people dont want to share the waters, or would rather pollute the waters with BS and not care anything but for themselves. (They have obviously not grown into thinking of others, even if they are animals). This site that I spoke of is awesome and you can even adopt a manatee of your own. You can see pictures of what a beautiful creature they really are.
Manatees can be found in shallow, slow-moving rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals and coastal areas. Manatees are a migratory species. Within the United States, West Indian manatees are concentrated in Florida in the winter, but they can be found in summer months as far west as Texas and as far north as Virginia. However, these sightings are rare. Manatees are gentle and slow-moving. Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and in travel. Manatees are completely herbivorous. They eat aquatic plants and can consume 10-15% of their body weight daily in vegetation. They graze for food along water bottoms and on the surface. They may rest submerged at the bottom or just below the surface, coming up to breathe on the average of every three to five minutes. When manatees are using a great deal of energy, they may surface to breathe as often as every 30 seconds. When resting, manatees have been known to stay submerged for up to 20 minutes.
Do you have a dog? A cat? A rabbit? maybe a hamster or two? Fish, Bird, or ferret...Pot bellie pig Or even a snake for that matter. (even though I dont like them, I would never harm them). Do you take care of it? Do you love them unconditionally?Do you stand by their side? Do you provide them comfort and warmth? Do you keep them fed with happiness? Well, have you ever put in to perspective that they do all this for you without a cost of anything but wanting a secure home filled with love and attention. Do you know that unconditionally they will do anything for you just because they love you. Love.. what a powerful metaphore. They have no discrimination, no ethnic preference or body specification. They do not say, hey you're getting too fat, I will leave if you dont keep your body in shape. Or say, I am mad at you because you laugh differently than me.
Unconditional is a foundation that can not be broken, and can cause your heart to be overwhelmed to a point that you never thought existed. But- if you are one of those not willing to give that time back- that they give to you- why do you keep them? Why keep a little rabbit outside all the time, through the dead cold of winter? Why let his little body freeze? Why keep your dog on a chain when she would be the one to make your house a better place. She could be the feature making your house a home. She would much rather be there by your side with a simple pat on the head and a warm blanket than be on a chain hoping and waiting to be released into your arms. A dirty dingy fish tank full of nothing but your own waste, coming into your mouth through your nervous system and only to be done a million times over, would you like to live your life like this?
Some people just dont have the time to take care of another thing in their lives, because they are so jammed packeted with other activites. Nothing wrong with that. I am glad that you are so intertwined. Its a good thing. But not a good thing for those who are left behind without a thought in the world. That is where the next organization I support comes into play. The Humane Society.(www.hsus.org/ace/352). They are advocates for those who cannot speak in the human form for themselves. Who step into find a loving enviornment for those who have the space and a little extra time in their lives to give that little ounce of extra care for them. Who when you bring your little one in, that you can no longer care for or give the attention needed to promote the well being in their life.
Some issues I am head strong with and forever will be. Sometimes I wonder if I am making the right choices with certain organizations. I weigh the pro's and con's in my head alot. Sometimes, so much so, that I give myself a headache! It's unreal with what oneself can do.. when they are worrying about other things than themselves. Its almost unbelieveable the worry. Almost like a mother over her child. LOL Somewhat lame. But when your heart grabs something and the passion flows in .. there is no turning back. Sometimes your heart just breaks so badly that you cant turn back and you just want to run with all your might to these places to help. Anyway- what I am getting at, is I wanted to share some of the places that I support so that you can see- and maybe empower you to stand along with me- or if not, go and seek your own passion that you want to envelop in your heart.
As you know- I have my baby sir lucas. Well my only baby for the time being. But he is our baby none-the-less.
There is an organization that we are currently supporting with strong will that is going for a fight with the USDA and to have a small bill passed through the congress that can make a difference in our little man's life along with others of his kind. Its called Paw's of Justice. (www.pawofjustice.org). The gist is that the USDA considers rats and mice (and birds oddly enough) to be "not animals" (per their random legal definitions) because someone way back when decided that lab animals were their own little thing and they didn't want the USDA messing with it.So, instead of having the usual schpiel of "rats and mice bred for use in research" they just dropped all rats and mice from protection. (well, they're covered under "General" but that's about as useful as wearing a swimsuit in December for warmth).
Someone sued, got bumped over a technicality, sued again, and now the USDA and this specific subpart of the USDA, APHIS, are reconsidering the issue....which is where we are now.(It's like a soap opera only more cryptic in that legal kind of way)
But now we have the options:
1) Things stay as they are (yuck)
2) Rats and mice get bumped to "food and fiber" (even yuckier)
3) Rats and mice get their own little blurb like hamsters and guinea pigs do with some basic regulations for space, cleanliness, breeding practices, etc.
One of the main things that got my butt in gear was the pictures I saw on that site and it really tore at my heart strings some of the damaged ways they treat these poor animals. I know you are probably thinking.. EWWW rats... but honestly they are not bad, and as "eww" as you think...they are quite intelligent and loving animals.. but people dont give them the chance in the world.. only to use them as feed.. which fancy rats are NOT that.
My next organization is for the Manatee's.
They are such gentle loving creatures, but get bombarded and given a wrong name, just because people are not truly aware of what a wonderful creature they are. Manatee's are herbiavors. SO, if you were to come in contact with one while swimming, you wouldnt get eaten alive. They are very tame creatures.. even if they are out in the wild. Although- let me recommend.. not to go swiming in their territory- not because harm to yourself, but because the chemicals from your body (people who like to pee in the pool.. this is somewhat directed to you...you foul people...LOL) will mix with their system and could cause harm. Hence the reason they dont really let people go "swiming with the mantaee" anymore. (which I am pretty bummed about.. always wanted to do that.). Alot of times manatee's are damaged by boat propellar's and red tide and other such things. This is when the rescue system comes into part. Save the Manatee (savethemanatee.org) They will come in and bring the manatee to a habitat that is reablitation in itself not only for the physical but the emtional and mental state too. They are intelligent relaxed creatures. The only problem is, that they dont have the places to put them.. because people dont want to share the waters, or would rather pollute the waters with BS and not care anything but for themselves. (They have obviously not grown into thinking of others, even if they are animals). This site that I spoke of is awesome and you can even adopt a manatee of your own.
You can see pictures of what a beautiful creature they really are. Manatees can be found in shallow, slow-moving rivers, estuaries, saltwater bays, canals and coastal areas. Manatees are a migratory species. Within the United States, West Indian manatees are concentrated in Florida in the winter, but they can be found in summer months as far west as Texas and as far north as Virginia. However, these sightings are rare. Manatees are gentle and slow-moving. Most of their time is spent eating, resting, and in travel. Manatees are completely herbivorous. They eat aquatic plants and can consume 10-15% of their body weight daily in vegetation. They graze for food along water bottoms and on the surface. They may rest submerged at the bottom or just below the surface, coming up to breathe on the average of every three to five minutes. When manatees are using a great deal of energy, they may surface to breathe as often as every 30 seconds. When resting, manatees have been known to stay submerged for up to 20 minutes.
Do you have a dog? A cat? A rabbit? maybe a hamster or two? Fish, Bird, or ferret...Pot bellie pig Or even a snake for that matter. (even though I dont like them, I would never harm them). Do you take care of it? Do you love them unconditionally?Do you stand by their side? Do you provide them comfort and warmth? Do you keep them fed with happiness? Well, have you ever put in to perspective that they do all this for you without a cost of anything but wanting a secure home filled with love and attention. Do you know that unconditionally they will do anything for you just because they love you. Love.. what a powerful metaphore. They have no discrimination, no ethnic preference or body specification. They do not say, hey you're getting too fat, I will leave if you dont keep your body in shape. Or say, I am mad at you because you laugh differently than me.
Unconditional is a foundation that can not be broken, and can cause your heart to be overwhelmed to a point that you never thought existed. But- if you are one of those not willing to give that time back- that they give to you- why do you keep them? Why keep a little rabbit outside all the time, through the dead cold of winter? Why let his little body freeze? Why keep your dog on a chain when she would be the one to make your house a better place. She could be the feature making your house a home. She would much rather be there by your side with a simple pat on the head and a warm blanket than be on a chain hoping and waiting to be released into your arms. A dirty dingy fish tank full of nothing but your own waste, coming into your mouth through your nervous system and only to be done a million times over, would you like to live your life like this?
Some people just dont have the time to take care of another thing in their lives, because they are so jammed packeted with other activites. Nothing wrong with that. I am glad that you are so intertwined. Its a good thing. But not a good thing for those who are left behind without a thought in the world. That is where the next organization I support comes into play.
The Humane Society.(www.hsus.org/ace/352). They are advocates for those who cannot speak in the human form for themselves. Who step into find a loving enviornment for those who have the space and a little extra time in their lives to give that little ounce of extra care for them. Who when you bring your little one in, that you can no longer care for or give the attention needed to promote the well being in their life.
