Our local newspaper reported on two area kids who asked that rather than receiving gifts for their birthday party this year, that donations be made to the Toledo Humane Society. I think it's wonderful that these two kids saw a need and acted on it. If more people had this selflessness and forethought, our animal shelters would have a much easier time of it. Most of the area animal shelters are overflowing with animals because more and more pet owners have lost their homes due to the mortgage interest rate hikes and have had to find living arrangements in which they can no longer keep their pets. So donations are needed now more than ever. Here is their story:
"Emilie and Jordan Cusick, sister and brother whose January birthdays are two days apart, have an unusual gift wish-list - pet food, chew toys, and other animal stuff.
The Sylvania Township children decided to forgo their birthday presents this year and instead asked people coming to their birthday party today to bring a donation for the Toledo Area Humane Society.
"We see strays or hurt dogs out in the street, especially now that it's cold, and the kids always want to help," said their mother, Sherrie Cusick."
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16 comments:
Those kids are really nice! Very heartwarming story.
Luv
Snowball
That's why I wanted to share it here. I was so impressed with these young children and their thoughtfulness for the animals.
Thanks for stopping by Snowball.
Chris
What a wonderful story and what nice kids!
Love ya lots,
Maggie and Mitch
woofies Abby Rosie, Kittys and Chris..watt a pawsome story..iffin more of us wood do things like that, watt a happy world dis wood b...
b safe,
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Hi Maggie & Mitch,
We thought it was great too - their parents are bringing them up to respect life. thanks for stopping over
Chris
Hi Lacy,
You're so right. These kids have their priorities right and I thought they deserved a little more recognition. Thanks for stopping by
Chris
That's a great story and gives us hope that compassionate young people are still out there. Two paws up to them!
ECHO
Hi Echo,
Thanks for dropping by to see us. Glad to hear your mom is on the mend.
Abby & Rosie
The kids certainly are wonderful. Are there really so many pets homeless now because of the subprime problem?
Wow, what a wonderful thing for them to do! We definitely need more people like that!!
Holly
Hi Happy,
Our local news has been reporting about it - apparently our area has been hard hit with people losing their homes, and therefore our shelters are packed to the gills because of it.
Thanks for dropping by to see us.
Chris, Abby & Rosie
Hi Holly,
Just got back from visiting you, and wow, what a gorgeous blanket and gifts you received. Thanks for dropping by to visit.
Chris, Abby & Rosie
It is great to see those kids doing that.The newspaper reporting it reminds me of something my grandfather mentioned to me once.He said why do the newspapers only print the bad things kids have done,and not the good.
It really made me think.
I always love hearing stories like this- its nice to know that some kids would rather help animals than recieve that hot new bike, or that brand new video game, etc. I know back when I was 15, while all the kids slept in and hung out all day on their summer break, I volunteered daily at the SPCA. =)
Hi Steve,
I think the newspapers and the media in general focus on the bad that kids do. I guess that's why it caught my eye and I wanted to post about it. Thanks for stopping by.
Chris
Hi Kat,
That's wonderful that you volunteered when you were a teenager. I'm sure it helped make you the person you are now, so caring and helping the animals. Keep up the great work.
Chris
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