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May 2009
Dear Friends,
We all know the economy has resulted in an uncertain future.
Most of us have been affected in one way or another. And,
consequently, because of foreclosures and loss of jobs, the
animals have been impacted as well.
There is hope however. Desmond Tutu, 1984 Nobel Peace Prize
winner, once said, “Each one of us can make a contribution. Too
frequently we think we have to do spectacular things. Yet if we
remember that the sea is actually made up of drops of water and
each drop counts, each one of us can do our little bit where we
are. Those little bits can come together and almost overwhelm
the world.”
Even in these tough economic times, we have
the ability to make a difference in the lives of animals who,
through no fault of their own, come to WCHS. Animals like
Guinness,* a two-year-old cat with severe wounds found crouched
against a mailbox after being attacked by a dog or wild animal.
Or Charlie,* a 4½-year-old black lab who came into our shelter
with a serious fracture that was left unattended.
 Thanks
to all of you, Guinness was medically treated and is getting a
second chance to begin again with a new family. Charlie will be
recovering from his surgery by the time you read this letter and
he, too, will be facing a more hopeful future.
I cannot begin to tell you how important you are to our
success. As a member, you will be showing that you share our
commitment to alleviating the fear, pain and suffering of
animals. And it is through your membership support that we are
able to achieve so much.
So, please, I am asking that you remember the animals. I can
certainly appreciate what a sacrifice it might mean to you
during these uncertain times. But I can also assure you…no
matter the size of your contribution, we will put your money to
good use.
Consider yourself as one of those drops of water that Tutu
refers to…and make a difference in the lives of the unwanted
animals here in our shelter. Together we can overwhelm the
world. And, together, we can ensure that animals like Guinness
and Charlie have a chance at life.
With my heartfelt thanks for your continued compassion,
Marnie Brown
Executive Director
P.S. If you are already a member, renew your
membership today.
If you are not a member, join us in our efforts for the
animals…no matter the amount, your tax deductible contribution
will help tremendously!
*Adopted!
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