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Anyone sponsor a dog (or other animal?)

by jimbo13
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I do.

It is charity in the UK called PDSA.

Reason for my post is that every 6 months like clockwork I get a letter saying that the dog is dead and here is a new one with accompanying picture etc etc.

I'm a bit suspicious now because I can literally mark on a calendar within a fortnight when my sponsored dog will die.

Do you think these dogs are real and just unfortunate, or is this the charities idea of reminding me of good work? (pretty shoddy in my opinion, 4 dead dogs)

Anyone else sponsor animals and get letters like this telling you the animal is dead?

I would like one saying that Oscar is now a healthy weight or Jasper can now walk. That sort of thing.

It's only £5 per month so I will not cancel as I know they are a legitimate charity, just seems odd the clockwork deaths.

Dan
  • Profile picture of the author Kay King
    If you want to sponsor a dog - go to the shelter and adopt one. Give it a forever home with regular food, love and a place to play.
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    • Profile picture of the author Jacqueline Smith
      Kay's right.....the best thing anyone can do to help is adopt a pet.

      However, if your circumstances don't allow for that.....just donate to your local animal shelter......money, food, blankets, volunteering...they are always in need.
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    • Profile picture of the author Illion
      Lol, I sponsor a dog, a Yorkshire Terrier that I rescued when she was 15 months old. She has her own credit card and makes more money that I do!! Has more friends and a wardrobe that would make the hottest celeb jealous.
      All joking aside (I was serious by the way) any local animal shelter can always use donations, even if it is dogs toys or warm sweaters etc.
      If you own your own dog, creating a bank account just for the dog, in case of emergencies and for care should you predecease your pet dog, is prudent.
      Donating to an organization that like clock werk, annually sends notice that the dog you have been sponsoring dies and here is another dog with it's picture, here's how to send us some doe, is to me very suspicious. Not just say the organization being a possible fraud themselves but why are these dogs apparently always dying? That is what Ii would be questioning, first and foremost.
      How is it that you know that this is a legit charity?
      I have been in the dog world for years and actually have never heard of such.
      Interesting however.
      I would also be one that would love to hear that the dog being sponsored was infact now re-homed, happy and healthy.

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    Maybe you should sponsor only locally so you can visit the little guy and know what condition the little guy is in?
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    • Profile picture of the author jimbo13
      I guess you are right.

      Not sure why I have not thought of just giving things to a local rescue centre. Seems a bit obvious now so thanks everybody.

      I sponsored the Charity because they were in the supermarket asking for money so I said I would just set up a DD for them.

      Illion, I am in the UK so it is a legit charity but that is why you wouldn't have heard of it.

      What they do is provide veterinary support to animals that belong to poor people or old people who can't afford bills themselves for whatever reason. Being poor I guess.

      People's Dispensary for Sick Animals - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

      Dan

      PS: Yorkie? Yappy little thing eh?
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  • Profile picture of the author Claude Whitacre
    Originally Posted by jimbo13 View Post

    I do.

    It is charity in the UK called PDSA.

    Reason for my post is that every 6 months like clockwork I get a letter saying that the dog is dead and here is a new one with accompanying picture etc etc.

    I'm a bit suspicious now because I can literally mark on a calendar within a fortnight when my sponsored dog will die.

    Do you think these dogs are real and just unfortunate, or is this the charities idea of reminding me of good work? (pretty shoddy in my opinion, 4 dead dogs)

    Anyone else sponsor animals and get letters like this telling you the animal is dead?

    I would like one saying that Oscar is now a healthy weight or Jasper can now walk. That sort of thing.

    It's only £5 per month so I will not cancel as I know they are a legitimate charity, just seems odd the clockwork deaths.

    Dan
    Dan; I don't know about this charity. But many just pool the money, take out the fees and the rest goes to animal care. They may be sending you form letters that everyone gets a couple times a year. Their letter keeps you on the contributor list. You're paying more attention to it than most.

    It may be that you are not really sponsoring a specific dog. That's just a guess though.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dan Riffle
    Why not call them and question why you should continue sending them money if dogs in their program only live for six months? I'm sure the answer will be that it's just a marketing gimmick, but it might make them think about how the gimmick affects their reputation.
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    • Profile picture of the author Paul Myers
      If you're in the US and have an urge to support a solid shelter that rescues and finds homes for pets, or if you're looking for a dog in or around NJ, eastern PA or the NYC area, check out Aunt Mary's Doghouse. A friend is involved with the place. They do good things for their animals.

      I've rescued a few dogs in my time. One was so far gone I knew he'd be put down if I'd taken him pretty much anywhere. He was hand shy when I got him, a week or two from becoming a fear biter, and barked uncontrollably whenever anything got his attention. A 2-year old yellow lab/golden retriever male, weighing in at a whopping 45 pounds.

      Chaos in a fur coat. A hurricane in 4-heel drive. Last thing I wanted at the time. I had him for 12 years, and wouldn't trade a day of it.

      Some rescues are easy, and some aren't. They're all worth it.


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      • Profile picture of the author Horny Devil
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        Originally Posted by Paul Myers View Post


        . . . a week or two from becoming a fear biter, and barked uncontrollably whenever anything got his attention.

        Chaos in a fur coat. A hurricane in 4-heel drive.
        Wow. Sounds just like the Paul Myers I've come to know the past month or so. :rolleyes:
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