Relax guys, that's my dog and he's not vicious, just thinks he is. We call this his "smile". :)
On to the subject of this blog: I went to clubfest and walked around for a little while. After much thinking, I finally decided to join ISU for Darfur and another club that volunteers to feed the hungry children of Africa. I am already a part of PAWS, which is a group designed to help the animals that are brought to the pound. But, I wanted to make more of a difference for people so now I'm volunteering to feed pets and people.
As much as I enjoy helping these animals and people, it still makes me a little sad to think that they are not getting help because no one wants to give an hour of their time to give them food, water, and other things that we all need to survive. If you were stuck in a bad situation, wouldn't you want some help? We can't do it all on our own....
I decided to volunteer because I grew up in a big family, and money was always tight, even with the many hours I put in every week at McDonald's (oh joy...). I knew that by the time I got to college, there would be even less money thanks to books and everything else I needed. So, I decided that I needed to give back and help other people that are just like me. I figured they might just pass on the favor. As for the animals, well judging from the picture above, I do love my dog. Everyday, I hear about some dog or cat or other animal that needs to be put down because they are "a danger to society." Really people, they are only a danger because you let them be that way. A dog doesn't grow up in a good family with good people and then suddenly decide it wants to attack little kids. It's a learned behavior, and it's not their fault.
Ok I'm gonna stop rambling now. Bye :)
Few things are as infuriating as hearing about animals who are put to sleep, shot, whatever because they're "dangerous". Usually, they'd be just find if people didn't provoke them. Uggghhh..
ReplyDeleteIt's great that you're working for something you believe in! :)
That's awesome!!! It's good to give back to people who are worst off than some of us are, especially people in Africa.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a good club that really gives back to people.
ReplyDeleteThat's really cool, Christina. I really admire your desire and drive to help people you don't even know.
ReplyDeleteThis club sounds like a really good cause. And i agree that is sad that some of the worlds problems are just because people can't spare an hour to help out.
ReplyDeleteThis is soo great! I love when clubs have a deeper meaning and are for such an awesome cause
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great club, it must make you feel like a great person for helping others.
ReplyDeleteThat is fantastic :). That made me feel good. Helping others can give you one of the best feelings you can have. God bless.
ReplyDeleteIt is really good that you give such a great contribution to a very important cause.
ReplyDeletethat is really great! volunteering is such an awesome thing. the feeling you get after you have done something for someone is amazing!
ReplyDeleteThats awsome that your helping out people who could use it.
ReplyDeleteThat's a sweet dog...and that's a really good thing you do volunteering with PAWS and helping people out...
ReplyDeleteIt's obvious you have a great passion for animals, and it is awesome that you can help out in your spare time!
ReplyDeleteIts great that you want to help animals and people. It is very rewarding know that you can make a difference in somebodys life. I also agree that it is not fair how some animals are put down. Keep up the good work!
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