Maybe it's the time of year but there seems to be a lot of the commercials with the heart rending country song in the background and the sad, abused, and neglected animals on the television screen. It is often enough to make me want to wave a white flag and beg for mercy in what is no less than emotional blackmail. I'm human and I certainly feel for the animals shown in those commercials however I often doubt the organizations that use so much emotionalism to stimulate donations. Just a little bit of research will make it very clear that the money is not always all given to further the causes of homeless animals. Rather, one can expect to have their dollars and sense be used in things like legislation, lobbying, and breed discrimination. Not exactly what they are portraying in those commercials, is it?
Word to the wise. If you are donating to help homeless animals then stick to local breed rescues or shelters where you can meet those involved in the work as well as volunteer to lend your own hand for a first hand look at how the money is spent. National organizations have a tendency to not allow the funds to trickle down to where they are most needed.
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