I can't help but agree. I used to somewhat immune to that kind of pandering until I got a dog myself and now I simply cannot watch some of the ads/news/videos t

I can't help but agree. I used to somewhat immune to that kind of pandering until I got a dog myself and now I simply cannot watch some of the ads/news/videos that deal with various animal rescues. I absolutely get how some people's first reaction is to take the easy way and reach for a wallet. After all, the need is there and there seem to be people who seem to be helping. It does help that I don't have that much money to spare so when I donate, it is usually time and not money. Frankly, I was trying to convince wife to create a dog sanctuary for a while. Still, while there is special place in hell for some of animal abusers, the middlemen and scammers have their own little ring in there too.