Homeless, Helpless and Asking for Help

In schools, homes and communities, volunteers are helping needy animals. All around you there are people helping that you didn’t even know were interested in animals. Kids as young as three help as well. Many give their time and their help to support the small and big on your streets and in your county shelters. You can help as well. For example, it's as easy as feeding or making a bed out of a towel for a stray cat that hangs around the neighborhood.

What you can do to help!

Collect blankets and towels. Pick up a little extra food or treats next time you go shopping. Make a flyer about collecting toys, food, and other supplies and give it out to your neighbors. There is plenty you could do if you get creative. You could even adopt, help out with the shelter animals or just give a donation if you have no time to be hands-on.

I myself have done all the above so I know how hard some of it can be, but I also know how rewarding it can be to help out a little kitten by giving it a home or a dog because it needs someone to play with. The money the animal charity receives goes to purchasing food and supplies and medical care in addition to other administrative needs. The more help the animals receive, the better their chances become of living long, healthy lives.

Linganore High School April Initiative

Two teachers are trying to get help for the animals of Frederick. Mrs. Horstkamp is asking anyone to donate any old blankets and towels that they would like to get rid of for the animal shelter. Animals love the comfort of soft blankets and towels. Stains and small holes are acceptable, but being clean is a must. The items will be collected throughout the month and she will be delivering them at the end on April. Any items not making the deadline can be dropped off at the shelter during usual working hours as well.

Mrs. Beachy's third period pre-vet class is doing a fundraising project for the Frederick County Animal Control. They are going to each third period class and handing out envelopes for money collection. They will come back twice a week to collect the money donated by the class. They are asking for pocket change or larger donations. No pressure is put on the classes. After a month of earning, the class that has collected the most will be awarded a pizza “Celebration” on a day suitable to the teacher's schedule. I encourage everyone to take part in this worthy cause.

Last semester the pre-vet class earned $800.00 and put it on a PetSmart card for the Animal Control Shelter, but the goal this semester is to collect over a $1,000.00. Thank you for helping to make this goal a reality.