Times are tough. I know, I sit here and wonder who could help that doesn't need help themselves. Well here's my story.

I married a woman who was the mother of my kids. The are lovely kids. Smart, fun and full of life. We moved up North for a better life, sometimes it seemed to be working. It worked wonders on me, I became a better father and husband and saw what love was all about.

2 years ago I left my wife when I couldn't deal with the physical and mental abuse any longer. It was over a year before I was able to see my kids again. But I continued on. I got to see them for a weekend about seven months ago. That was the last I saw them. I miss them.

I have a wonderful woman in my life. Over the oast two years we have rescued animal in need of a home and caring. Currently we have 4 dogs, 9 cats, 2 rabbits, 2 ferrets, 3 snakes and a spider(yuck) all rescues. We want more than anything to get our life going in a nice place and one day open a rescue of our own.

Currently though the economt is hitting hard. I am going north again for the promise of a better life. It's going to be hard though. So here I am, a broken and lonely father, a strong and supportive spouse, asking, pleading for help.

They say every little but helps and I would agree. I am going to the Westmoreland County, Pa area. Funds are tight and I could use every little bit. Donations of any kind are welcome, funds, maybe someone wants to donate a house(how cool would that be), pet supplies, transportation, a kitchen sink. Every little bit helps.

I know times are tough, that's why I am here. Why are you here?

J.Blankenship

Pet Assistance Network: Tennessee Food Assistance Programs www.petassistancenetwork.com/tn/food_assistance_programs.PHP

I am volunteering for a new animal shelter in Madison, Mississippi that just "unofficially" opened to take in animals from the Gulf Coast thanks to Hurricane Gustav.  We are not taking in any animals for the next 6 months, but we are open for adoptions. 

But we still need volunteers and donations.

Tasks for volunteers, depending on what the volunteer wants to do, can include physical (walking the dogs, playing wth cats, cleaning cages, washing and disinfecting bowls/toys/towels) and/or mental tasks (writing grants, creating policies).

We take in any donations, but was we are always in need of ( besides the obvious [money & gift cards] ) is:

           1) GMRS/FRS Walkie Talkies (At least 4; would like 10) ***Most URGENT Need***

           2) Vacuum & Industrial mops with Rolling buckets

           3) Drills & Tool Kits

           4) Office Furniture including folding tables (all sizes), desks, chairs, trash baskets & trash bags

           5) Pallets

           6) Slip Leashes, Collars, Harnesses & Beds

           7) Office Supplies (paper of all kinds, Pentium III/equivalent computer or better for our shelter database), software, digital camera, scanners, printers, copiers, clip boards & 5 small/medium and 2 large dry erase boards

           8) Industrial Shelving (capable of supporting many 40 lb bags of pet food and other heavy items; must be waterproof)

           10) Trash Cans (5 Large Galvanized with lids; several large outdoor with wheels; lots of small/medium office-sized)

If you don't live in or near Madison County, Mississippi - please consider helping us in any way you can and we will thank you a million times for it!!!  If you do live near Madison and love spending time with sweet dogs and/or spunky cats, please come over and spoil them rotten!  You can find us at:

525 Post Oak Road

Madison, MS 39157

601-605-4PAW

www.madisonark.org

Thank you,

Suzanna McMahan

Volunteer

Hello. My name is Megan, I am a signle mother of 3 with just enough income to get buy. Out family pet of 12 years required emergency surgery today. She is currently at the University of Penn in Philadelphia. Her expected bill is $5000. If I cant come up with the money, we will have to surrender her to the hospital. If anyone can help, please call the University of Penn and make a donation for Shakey. The number is 215-746-8911, or feel free to Google it.  She is scheduled to be released on May 5th, 2008The surname is Mohr. Anything would be appreciated. My children and I thank you!!!

hi my name is orlando wiliams I have a great ideal for a hands free shampoo machine for dogs and cats. I have a website www.HelpaPoorInventor.com I go into great detail with my financial situation please I would like to receive any donations you can spare to my project thank you and god bless

now i am in dubai .but i have lakh of problems.i nneed urgently 10000 aed

operation roger check us out.web page operationroger.com

this isfor rescued animals that can be transported like our own pets in our cabs with us.

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Hi,

I am really in need of help right now and I hope a miracle will come my way. My dog of 12 years has an abscess tooth, which is broken. She needs to have the tooth pulled, as she is very swollen under her eye. The vet says that there are three roots to the tooth, and she can only see one. She will need x-rays and will have to do surgery on her to pull the abscess tooth. Total cost will run me over $400. That's a big problem, since I'm barely making ends meet now. I can't even miss some bills to get this done for her because I'm just too tight financially.

Are there any pet lover's out there willing to help? I can up load pics later on, as well as post exactly what the vet said if anyone needs proof this request is for real.

Thank you to everyone who send their thoughts.

Hi,

I am really in need of help right now and I hope a miracle will come my way. My dog of 12 years has an abscess tooth, which is broken. She needs to have the tooth pulled, as she is very swollen under her eye. The vet says that there are three roots to the tooth, and she can only see one. She will need x-rays and will have to do surgery on her to pull the abscess tooth. Total cost will run me over $400. That's a big problem, since I'm barely making ends meet now. I can't even miss some bills to get this done for her because I'm just too tight financially.

Are there any pet lover's out there willing to help? I can up load pics later on, as well as post exactly what the vet said if anyone needs proof this request is for real.

Thank you to everyone who send their thoughts.

Levi is suffering with seizures and has been strongly advised to have a CAT scan and spinal fluid tap to find the cause.

My cat has been through a lot. Coming to me after being a shelter cat, I can`t even pretend to know the hardships she had before I rescued her 8 years ago. She is now 12 years old, and has a deadly disease.

 I must have gone through half a dozen vets, all of them telling me that they "arent quite sure if there`s anything wrong with her". They ran full diagnosis test, including blood, urine, fecese x-rays, you name it. Nothing! I must have spent over $3,000 on this, and noone is telling me exactly what is wrong. Until recently. Cryptoccus Neoformans- an extremely rare and DEADLY disease which is contracted from a fungus in PIGEON DROPPINGS... now that makes NO sense whatsoever since my cat is strictly an indoor cat and has NO contact with any other animals.

The cost of this medication is extreme. I got laid off and can barely make enough to feed us right now- especially with all the costs of just finding out the diagnosis. I don`t want my cat to suffer- she has constant diarreah, breaths SO heavily, coughs, and now there`s blood in her stool. I don`t want to put her to sleep. I love her, care about her, and need desperately for us to get through this illness so she can continue to be her normal affectionate spunky self. I just need enough to pay for her 2 month supply(over $700), and then after that i`m pretty sure i`ll have another job and be back on my feet enough to pay for any other costs.

Please Please Please help us! I`m mortified that I might lose my best friend just because I can`t pay for her medication. Anything would help greatly, and would be very appreciated. You can contact me at slana497@aol.com

Thank you.