Welcome to my fundraising page for the Escondido Humane Society’s Paws in the Park 2010 walk! Thank you for your support of my walk to raise funding and awareness for animals in need.
A Rescue Dog's Christmas Poem
Tis the night before Christmas and all through the town,
every shelter is full - we are lost, but not found,
Our numbers are hung on our kennels so bare,
we hope every minute that someone will care,
They'll come to adopt us and give us the call,
Come here, Max and Sparkie - come fetch your new ball!!
But now we sit here and think of the days...
we were treated so fondly - we had cute, baby ways,
Once we were little, then we grew and we grew
now we're no longer young and we're no longer new.
So out the back door we were thrown like the trash,
they reacted so quickly - why were they so rash?
We "jump on the children", "don't come when they call",
we "bark when they leave us", climb over the wall.
We should have been neutered, we should have been spayed,
now we suffer the consequence of the errors THEY made.
If only they'd trained us, if only we knew...
we'd have done what they asked us and worshiped them, too.
We were left in the backyard, or worse -let to roam-
now we're tired and lonely and out of a home.
They dropped us off here and they kissed us good-bye...
"Maybe someone else will give you a try."
So now here we are, all confused and alone...
in a shelter with others who long for a home.
The kind workers come through with a meal and a pat,
with so many to care for, they can't stay to chat,
They move to the next kennel, giving each of us cheer...
we know that they wonder how long we'll be here.
We lay down to sleep and sweet dreams fill our heads...
of a home filled with love and our own cozy beds.
Then we wake to see sad eyes, brimming with tears -
our friends filled with emptiness, worry, and fear.
If you can't adopt us and there's no room at the Inn -
could you help with the bills and fill our food bin?
We count on your kindness each day of the year -
can you give more than hope to everyone here?
Please make a donation to pay for the heat...
and help get us something special to eat.
The shelter that cares for us wants us to live,
and more of us will, if more people will give.
--Author Unknown
The Escondido Humane Society (EHS) cares for thousands of homeless, abused, neglected or abandoned animals every year. As a nonprofit organization, they depend upon animal lovers like us to support their lifesaving work. Animals cannot ask for help themselves – but animal lovers like you and I can ask on their behalf, and together, we can give them what they need and deserve.
This year has been difficult on so many, and animals are no different. More and more animals come to shelters every year, and it’s in times like these that they need us the most. Even if you cannot give as much as you would like to, know that every bit that you give makes a difference in the life of an animal. 100% of your donation to sponsor our walk at Paws in the Park cares for the animals at the Escondido Humane Society, who will transform your gift into safe shelter, healthy food, medical care, and TLC for an animal who truly needs us.
Think of an animal who has made a difference in your life, and do what you can to help other animals just like him or her. Please sponsor me as I walk in honor of all animals who need and deserve our support! Your gift is fully tax-deductible (Escondido Humane Society’s Tax ID #95-1661662), and will do so much good for dogs, cats, and all companion animals who need our help. Together, with other walkers, we hope to raise $100,000 for animals at the Escondido Humane Society. Join me today in saving lives – four paws at a time!