Lets Help The Animals[orly?]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

HSUS money isn't funneled through anything, except maybe Swiss Banks. They are a scam, and always will be. We went into this in detail in one of the PETA threads. The ONLY good they do, is raise the public awareness of animals through their constant fund raising campaign. That doesn't nearly make up for the money they funnel AWAY, from organizations that actually help the critters. Nogoodnics.

Hey...I get it.

You dont think CCF's Jan. 28 press release, based on no direct quote and from an anonymous source working with HSI, is a scam...

A disaster relief expert working with Humane Society International (HSUS's global arm) reports that there are no animal issues resulting from the earthquake and that no actions can be taken to help animals there...

..Raising money to help nonexistent animals is the lowest kind of fundraising scam..

... (no animal issues...non existent animals....wtf?) particularly since there is obviously a need to help existing animals (and the potential adverse impact on human health) and HSI was preparing its relief effort well before that date, according to its website.

I'm not defending HSUS. I have no personal knowledge of their fund raising practices, particularly regarding Haiti..but this CCF press release is a disgrace. IMO, it is yellow journalism at its worst...from an organization that, despite its name, does not represent consumers, but fast food restaurants, big tobacco, etc. and has a long-standing dispute with HSUS.

A more independent and verifiable source of HSUS's alleged misuse of funds regarding Haiti relief would certainly be more credible.

added:
The Charity Navigator, a well respected source of organizational charitable organizations, gives the HSUS its top rating (4 stars - Exceeds industry standards and outperforms most charities in its cause.):
http://www.charitynavigator.org/inde...ary&orgid=3848

You don't like HSUS....don't give them any money. They would not be my first choice in charitable animal rights/animal welfare organizations and I never have given them money in the past and never had any intentions of doing so in the future, perhaps except a small token now because of this bullshit.

But please, don't attempt to pass this press release off as a credible, reliable source.

[xoxoxoBruce]

We are the lead disaster relief agency for animals, and we provide direct care for thousands of animals at our sanctuaries and rescue facilities, wildlife rehabilitation centers, and mobile veterinary clinics.

That's bullshit, they have none, they are referring to affiliates.

Payments to Affiliates $0

Folks, give your money to the affiliates that actually help the critters.

[SamIam]

I support the local animal rescue group. I can (and have) visit their facility and see how the animals are cared for myself. I can talk to the woman who runs the rescue outfit. I can talk to people who have obtained their animals from her. This works for me. I don't bother with national or global outfits. Charity begins at home.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Right on Sam, that's the best way to actually help.