The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider
Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time.
We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We eat too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up
too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice.
We plan more,but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies, but we communicate less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes.
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever. Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side. Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you. Remember to
hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again. Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
George Carlin
Remember those of us donating time and effort 365 days a year, every year to help homeless, abused, neglected animal population around the globe, whether it is wild, domestic or pet.
Remember that we can’t do it all; we feel for the many animals we don’t have the time, space or resources to help.
Remember, like you, we are individuals with limitations, flaws and yes, we do get hacked off with demands from those who won’t make an effort to help when ‘suffering’ sits before their very eyes.
Remember that we aren’t a paid, municipality service with unlimited funding and employees! You too can make a difference! Remember, it is easier to offer criticism than to offer assistance;
help is what counts; help makes a difference to the animals. Many animals have no one to protect them but us.
Make a difference, not an observation and support your local shelter today!
Ways to help
Volunteer your time
Donate to our spay/neuter or vaccination programs
Sponsor the care of a pet for a year
Join as a member (membership form online)
Arrange a fund-raising coffee morning or other event
Donate items from our wish list
Pet Adoptions International
