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An animal shelter in California is feeling quite paws-perous after a generous donation.
On Sept. 21, someone mysteriously dropped $8,000 into a Pasadena Humane Society & SPCAs donation box, according to a post on the organizations Facebook page.
This was a wonderful surprise. The donation is going to really help us, a spokesperson for the facility told the Pasadena Star News, a local news source.
The shelter told the outlet that staff noticed a new and large pile of crisp $20 bills appear around 11 a.m., which added up to a whopping $8,000.
No one saw or knows who dropped the wonderful wad of cash into the box, however.
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irisblue
(32,980 posts)niyad
(113,323 posts)I avoid animal stories because I'm too sensitive for them. But I'm glad I read this one.
Cher
SammyWinstonJack
(44,130 posts)niyad
(113,323 posts)safeinOhio
(32,687 posts)By doing it that way you are not looking to get something in return. Be it praise, love or respect. You are truly giving from the heart.
CaliforniaPeggy
(149,627 posts)ailsagirl
(22,897 posts)Thanks for posting!!
IcyPeas
(21,884 posts)a women had just come in inquiring about adopting. shortly after they noticed the money. they don't know if it was the same woman though.
whoever it was that is such a nice gift. shelters need constant donations.
spooky3
(34,456 posts)Well. Very dedicated people.
Thanks to the anonymous donor!!
joeybee12
(56,177 posts)By simply wanting to be kind and not seeking thanks. Kny
meow2u3
(24,764 posts)Just when you think humans stink, someone proves us wrong. Thanks to the anonymous donor who chipped in to save the lives of homeless pets.
spiderpig
(10,419 posts)Family and friends who have done so simply bubble over with love for their furries. It doesn't even take a day to become bonded for life. The trust in their eyes breaks your heart.
Well done, Anonymous!
mythology
(9,527 posts)Granted that's usually her way of saying "get off the computer and pet me, and remember to use both hands", but in this case, I'll assume she was reading and that's what was making her purr.
Patiod
(11,816 posts)Not dissing vets OR shelters, just lamenting the state of so many of the animals that show up in shelters and rescues. I was mistakenly given our Rescue's bill when I went to pick up my rescue doggie after vet services, and my eyes almost popped out of my head. And this vet gives the Rescue a discount.
It seems a lot of people dump elderly dogs when they can no longer afford their care, hoping that the rescue or shelter will fix their teeth, ears, back, etc.