RE: SOS For The Cats of Lahaina, Hawai'i

[tarasgirl06]

A fresh update from Lahaina. WARNING: ROUGH READING but worth reading and sharing, and to keep you informed before you donate if you are so inclined. The same disclaimer still applies: The big, highly visible orgs do little if anything to actually save those they trumpet about, and the small, on-the-ground grassroots orgs and individuals who actually save lives and care for survivors are severely depleted in funds, time, and people. Act accordingly, please.

Cat rescue tales from Lahaina, both sad & glad - Animals 24-7

Two million bucks for the Maui Humane Society: catnip for all?

www.animals24-7.org

 

[Furballsmom]

The big, highly visible orgs do little if anything to actually save those they trumpet about

I don't agree.

 

[tarasgirl06]

I don't agree.

If you read the articles, they give testimony to this.

 

[tarasgirl06]

Two views of the situation in Lahaina, post-fire:

Two perspectives from animal advocates on the ground in Lahaina - Animals 24-7

Dave Pauli: "There are always lessons to be learned from these horrific events, but human decision makers need to apply those lessons."

www.animals24-7.org

 

[catsknowme]

tarasgirl06 my nephews near Kula agree with your perspective. Understandably, larger organizations need to have fiscal responsibilities and that can burn up valuable time during emergencies where even seconds/minutes are at a premium.

 

[tarasgirl06]

tarasgirl06 my nephews near Kula agree with your perspective. Understandably, larger organizations need to have fiscal responsibilities and that can burn up valuable time during emergencies where even seconds/minutes are at a premium.

Those of us who've been in animal advocacy for awhile know that these big orgs pay their top brass $$$ and that they are very often money mills, not truly helpful and caring groups. This is factually proven to be the case with the big orgs you see advertising on TV with T-shirts, tote bags etc. If you truly care about and want to help the animals of Lahaina or anywhere else, support the local grassroots groups and individuals who are in the trenches doing hands-on work and saving precious lives. They don't advertise and they desperately need all the help they can get. Share the information about them, too. Animals 24-7 is the best vehicle for this, as they have been since the start.

 

[tarasgirl06]

The latest update from Lahaina.

Maui Humane Society CEO's 4-week review of Lahaina rescue work - Animals 24-7

350 animals found alive after National Guard adjutant general Kenneth Hara said there were none, details Lisa Labrecque, DVM.

www.animals24-7.org

I guess we'll be seeing something from Morocco soon.