Animal abuse is a big community problem

November 11, 2009

Anonymous The Goshen News Wed Nov 11, 2009, 10:40 AM EST

As citizens of our community, we have the knowledge that animals are abused, neglected and need help on a daily basis. Across the country many non-profit organizations are doing their best to aid in this cause, to help those animals have a full and successful recovery.

Unfortunately, many people are unaware of this problem and should learn this information.

As a paper, The Goshen News has the power to inform, and by it informing the area about animal necessities, many lives will be saved. Every year at least 2,000 animal cases are published in the media, but many more exist outside of the media.

As a county, if all participate in helping certain refuge causes, a large amount of animals will survive and can lead a normal life.

Heartland Domestic Animal Rescue is a non-profit organization located in Elkhart and it needs assistance. They would more than appreciate an extra hand, maybe more than just one hand. Also, the Humane Society of Elkhart County also is in great demand for extra volunteers, and it offers a volunteer program for anyone.

People at these shelters work hard to sustain the animals in rehabilitation, but help continues to be needed. If large groups begin visiting these centers, lending whatever help they can offer, our area could benefit greatly.

Elkhart is a city with a heart, and that statement would be supported by how much heart our community can put into its local organizations such as Heartland Domestic Animal Rescue (534-9686) and the Humane Society (848-4225).

— Miranda Good, Keila Morales, Danielle Wills and Dustin Moran

Elkhart

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