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PITTSBURG —
To the editors:
I’d like to applaud Girard Animal Hospital and Pilots N Paws for the incredible work they’re doing to help homeless animals in Kansas find homes -- even if that means flying them across the country. Programs like Pilots N Paws, and the amazing services they provide, just serve to highlight the importance of giving local when it comes to supporting the nation’s homeless dogs and cats. [“On a wing and a tail,” September 12, 2012]
As a former Director at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for three years, and with 30+ years in the sheltering community, I know a common misconception is that national animal groups are umbrella groups for pet shelters and spend most of their resources on helping care for these animals. After all, that’s what the commercials full of needy dogs and cats imply.
However, HSUS isn’t affiliated with pet shelters and sends just 1 percent of the money is raises to pet shelters, according to its tax return.
Local shelters don’t just need money—they could also use supplies like dog or cat food and towels. Whatever animal lovers can give, they should make sure their donations are staying local if they want to help care for pets.
Sincerely,
Diana Culp
Director, Humane Society for Shelter Pets
To the editors:
I’d like to applaud Girard Animal Hospital and Pilots N Paws for the incredible work they’re doing to help homeless animals in Kansas find homes -- even if that means flying them across the country. Programs like Pilots N Paws, and the amazing services they provide, just serve to highlight the importance of giving local when it comes to supporting the nation’s homeless dogs and cats. [“On a wing and a tail,” September 12, 2012]
As a former Director at the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) for three years, and with 30+ years in the sheltering community, I know a common misconception is that national animal groups are umbrella groups for pet shelters and spend most of their resources on helping care for these animals. After all, that’s what the commercials full of needy dogs and cats imply.
However, HSUS isn’t affiliated with pet shelters and sends just 1 percent of the money is raises to pet shelters, according to its tax return.
Local shelters don’t just need money—they could also use supplies like dog or cat food and towels. Whatever animal lovers can give, they should make sure their donations are staying local if they want to help care for pets.
Sincerely,
Diana Culp
Director, Humane Society for Shelter Pets
