We Are An Amazing Community!!!

As always, most things I see and experience are either directly related to my love of donkeys or bring to mind something related to donkeys. Bear with me - this posting is all about donkeys, honestly!

 

On Sunday we went to the Corner Gas Movie - a short run movie that wraps up the TV series of the same name.  The show and the movie centered on a fictitious town in rural Saskatchewan named Dog River.  Its residents were a quirky lot and for me they brought good, clean, silly giggles into my home each week.  The show was not for everyone but for me it represented the "culture" of Canada - kindness, sharing, good humor and caring for each other, albeit in some very  strange ways.

In the movie, the town needed an influx of cash to remain viable.  Each of the business owners, and others who wanted the town to continue, came up with innovative ways to raise money to "save" the town.  Of course it was silly and in the end all was well.

So how, you may ask, does this remind me of the Donkey Refuge?

As an animal welfare charity we are always looking for ways to attract and keep supporters so that we can continue to rescue and care for donkeys in distress.  This is not news to anyone who already supports the Refuge.  As in the movie, there are people who immediately step up, others that first need to be convinced that the "cause" is worthy of their support, and still others who say "No, thanks." and mean it.

We are grateful for each and every one of them - those who provide financial support, whose who  do not support us financially but give generously of their time and talents, and even those that choose not to participate financially or on a volunteer basis but may help indirectly by telling others about us. 

We are a strong community.  A community that has come together to recognize and support the care and future of our gentle beasts of burden.  To speak up for these often misunderstood creatures who have endured so much but still want to give and receive love.  I am honored to be part of this community.

Donkey Hugs and Good Wishes for a Wonderful Christmas Season and a Joyful New Year!