If you live in or near Cumberland MD currently you would know the phrase, “The Lucky 33” refers to 33 dogs who were rescued from a home where they were all living together without proper care.  Our local animal shelter took over possession of the dogs and is giving them the care and re-training they need so they can be adopted out to loving homes.  People throughout our area have been discussing how horrible it is to subject a dog to dangerous life threatening or abusive living situations.  I agree with them 100%!

What has been good news about this tragedy is that being moved by emotions many people have come to the animal shelter to help.  Some have donated products for care of the dogs.  Veterinarians have provided immediate and reduced cost medical care.  Others have made financial donations. Still other concerned people have become foster parents of dogs already at the shelter to make room for the unusual influx of 33 dogs at one time.  Their are a variety of ways their caring turned into action, and all are needed.  I am reminded by this that it is not enough to simply care, we must act on what we care about to be part of the solution.

For proof that action is of great value look at the photo below which is representative of a dog after it has been nursed back to health.  Yes, we can all make a difference!