Folks can also protect themselves by donating to local rescues they're personally familiar with.
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There is literally absolutely no shortage of adoptable pets on any day of the year at my local animal shelter.
aug 25, 2025, 12:49 am • 3 0 • view
That's exactly what I do. Peninsula and Portsmouth SPCAs get my donations.
aug 24, 2025, 5:54 pm • 21 0 • view
That's fine, but I personally would never recommend that to people as a general policy because it can lead to funds being stagnant in wealthier regions and not getting to more economically disadvantaged areas where it is needed most.
aug 24, 2025, 5:57 pm • 98 0 • view
An excellent point.
aug 24, 2025, 6:00 pm • 18 0 • view
Solid referrals work. Every once in a while Missy @missybbbobtail.bsky.social let’s Xena know that their local shelter in Loudoun county needs kitten supplies, & Xena contacts Chewy…
aug 24, 2025, 10:32 pm • 2 0 • view
There are desperate cases close to home.
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