Lilly and I support “Join the Paws,” a coalition raising money to help wildlife affected by the oil spill in the gulf via the National Wildlife Federation.
The effort began as the brainchild of:
- NorthStar VETS
- Broad Ripple Animal Clinic
- Wedgewood Pharmacy
I could easily post devastating photos of wildlife affected by the oil, but I personally am super sensitive to such images, so I won’t be that dramatic for all of our sakes.
The risks of immediate and long-term impact, however, are tremendous. Everything from birds and fish to sea turtles and dolphins are in danger … and will be for quite some time.
The NWF is reporting 29 dead dolphins and 227 dead sea turtles in the oil spill area.
How You Can Help:
1. Donate via Join the Paws Donation page.
2. Become a fan of the Join the Paws Facebook page.
3. Help spread the word. Details on the best ways to do that.
I didn’t know about this – thanks for posting. The damage to wildlife is just unthinkable.
Thanks for posting this, Roxanne. I just saw some of the images on FB and it is truly heartbreaking.
Thanks for this information. What’s happening in the gulf is overwhelming. It’s great to know that we can do something to help.
P.S. I keep correcting the links in the bulleted list, but they keep going wonky and putting the line through the words and ruining the link. I’m so sorry. :o(
Thanks for bringing this to everyone’s attention. It’s beyond sad to see the devastation to the wildlife from this spill.
Thank you so much for helping us get the word out about Join the Paws, Roxanne! We are counting on animal lovers like you to partner with us to make a difference.