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Old 07-09-2025, 02:28 PM   #21
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I am a supporter of Parachutes for pets

Back during the 2013 flood, my backyard picnic table and generator became the focal point folks in my neighbourhood who could not stay somewhere else during the week-long black out. Some neighbours had mental health issues, others had pets to care for --some had both situations.

I became aware how some people sometimes cannot ( or will not) seek help for themselves because of their obligations to their pets,
My friend is involved with that charity. They also have lots of supporters amongst Flames players.

Another option if you can't donate money is to connect with them about left-over medications and special food you have after a pet passes on. When my girl passed away, I donated her left-over medications and soft food, as my other dogs didn't need it.
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As a former estate lawyer I can tell you animals charities are enormously well funded. That is fine to a certain extent, but let’s help more humans.
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Old 07-09-2025, 03:43 PM   #23
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Maybe not the same thing, but I like giving money to CJSW and CKUA both are excellent non profits that help promote local artists and events.
I made a bequest to CJSW in my Will.
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I made a bequest to CJSW in my Will.
I hope they bestow upon you a fitting honour, like the Troutman Broadcast Tower.
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I don't donate on a recurring basis but I donate to the Red Cross and Unicef as the need arises. I give to Kiva, I know it's not a charity as the money is paid back but it's a hand up for impoverished people. I do pay the admin fees so the entirety of the money goes to fund the loan. Whenever I checkout at self checkouts I usually donate to whatever cause they're supporting...and Paypal.
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Old 07-09-2025, 11:02 PM   #26
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As a former estate lawyer I can tell you animals charities are enormously well funded. That is fine to a certain extent, but let’s help more humans.
While there may be a certain well-known animal charity that gets a lot of bequests, that is far from the case with a lot of others.

This sounds a lot like people saying we shouldn't help those in other countries, because Canadians need help.

If you have a charity you want to recommend, maybe recommend it without complaining about other people's choices?
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I hope they bestow upon you a fitting honour, like the Troutman Broadcast Tower.
Like the Chad Saunders Record Library.
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Live in Chilliwack BC and only exclusively donate to the food bank. Tried to volunteer but was turned down because they have enough for the times I am available
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While there may be a certain well-known animal charity that gets a lot of bequests, that is far from the case with a lot of others.

This sounds a lot like people saying we shouldn't help those in other countries, because Canadians need help.

If you have a charity you want to recommend, maybe recommend it without complaining about other people's choices?
People in other countries are humans. I’m comparing humans to stray cats and dogs.
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