It is our duty, our right, and our privilege to see that our furred, feathered, scaled or finned friends are cared for and protected. This website is dedicated to the task of informing you of ways in which you can help. One of the most important things you can do is to have your pet spayed or neutered to control the pet population. Every year, thousands of stray dogs and cats die or are maimed and tortured at the hands of sick, evil people. Countless numbers of strays end up in shelters where they are either euthanized or have to spend the rest of their lives in cages if they are lucky enough to end up in a no-kill shelter. It is so simple and inexpensive to have a pet spayed or neutered. Please check with your veterinarian for more information. Have regular yearly checkups for your pet. Begin with a baseline blood profile so that your vet can monitor any changes before it is too late. If your pet is over 10 years of age, have a geriatric profile done to monitor changes due to aging. Pets can develop the same diseases that humans can...arthritis, heart conditions, thyroid imbalances, diabetes, etc. By detecting these diseases in the early stages, you may be able to add years to your pet's life. Consider keeping your pet indoors or on a leash. Thousands of dogs and cats are killed each year by vehicles on busy streets and highways. For other ways to protect your beloved pets, see the links at the bottom of this page. "The animal voices are silent, but their cries can be heard...if you care to listen."...Gerry Brehm-- The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."--Gandhi-- "He who is cruel to animals becomes hard also in his dealings with men. We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals." --Immanuel Kant-- "Our task must be to...[widen] our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty."--Albert Einstein--

A TAKER-IN OF STRAY CATS

God sends some of us a special mission... To take in stray kitty cats in any condition. To feed them and give them a permanent home, To love them and make them our very own. They chase through the house, their potty box smells, They seem to have secrets they're unwilling to tell. They play till exhausted, then curl in your lap, And settle themselves for a long comfy nap. Some people are called to great wealth and power, To run corporations, make big bucks per hour. But others of us are only asked, To take in little stray kitty cats. I asked God for things of importance to do, Other than loving a good man and a bunch of kitties too. He said, "Don't be self-righteous; learn from your mistakes, And be glad I sent kitties and not My stray snakes." I dreamed when I died, I heard St. Peter say, "What important things did you do each day?" I felt Heaven for me was an impossibility, And that I should have lived my life much differently. Then God said, "Come in. Have food and some drink, And sit here in Heaven by your little cat, Tink; For I gave you one of My most important tasks When I asked you to be a taker-in of stray cats." --Darlene Goff-- This quilt square has been added to the Random Acts of Kindness Quilt For The Cause

PAAAW is an online organization dedicated to fighting animal abuse around the world. Unlike some of the more extreme groups you may have heard about over the years PAAAW doesn't believe in fighting one form of violence with another. They believe that education and awareness are some of the most powerful tools in the war against abuse of any kind. The whole concept behind PAAAW is simple. "To help the public learn about issues that desperately need their support." How can you help? Please take a moment to visit PAAAW and look over the the different causes. It may take as little as five minutes but that very same five minutes can save many lives. Be their voice, speak out and make a difference!

INFORMATIVE LINKS:

The TLC Committee of RAOK offers two virtual pets for adoption.
If you would like to adopt a puppy or kitten for your webpage,
choose Roxy or Rascal with the appropriate certificate of adoption
and link to this page so we can spread the word about
RESPONSIBLE PET OWNERSHIP

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This RAOK T.L.C. project was made possible with the help of
the wonderful members of the T.L.C. committee and all their
suggestions and ideas. The following Members
should be mentioned for their special contributions:

Web Design by Shirley
Quilt Square by Lady Thunder
Exclusive background set by Sue Cat
Ideas/Contributions by Shirley and Marsha
Graphics by Kodesmom, Kind Soul, Lil'Sis, Gramma Nancy, Patti, Shirley
URL/Link research by Vivian, Marsha, SueCat, Vu, Penguin Angel, zack, Ness, Lil'Sis
Special thanks to our TLC Committee Leader, Kind Soul and TLC Assistant Committee Leader, Nick.