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Humane Society of the United States (Washington, DC) 202-452-1100, Regional Office (Sacramento, CA),
916-344-1710, WEB SITE: www.hsus.org
THE FOLLOWING WEB SITE WILL GIVE YOU INSTANT ACCESS TO THOUSANDS OF CHARITIES. PLEASE CHECK IT OUT.
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"I was entering an old house to hide for a couple of
K9 units to carryout suspect building searches and as I entered the house a pitiful looking German Shepherd approached me.
He was skinny and poor in spirit. He wasn't at all aggresive but rather just wanted some help. I thought to myself
- here I am importing costly dogs and doing all this work and how ironic that this dog is here and seems to be asking
for help. I grabbed my camera and took his picture in the hallway. I took him home and cared for him. I called
him Rocket. He only lived for three weeks. I sat with him several times each day, as he lay in my front yard, and
brushed his matted fur. He seemed to really enjoy it, often falling asleep. He was very sick though with heartworms
and died from the treatment. But at least he was able to sense the care and love I had for him. Imagine being so sick and
having no one to love you? Terrible thought. Since that time - I simply cannot pass on a dog in need."
Chris Aycock
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Being a canine handler has benefits for animals in need. People love K9 handlers who take time to help community dogs.
If you see someone with an outside dog, offer to play with the dog and take him or her for walks. Offer tips for better dog
relations. Bring treats and toys-they mean so much to a dog who has little else to do. Make sure that he or she has
adequate food, water, and shelter.
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