The Editor,
At this special time of year, when we are all caught up in the spirit of giving, many worthwhile charities are holding pledge drives and the media attention they receive is overwhelming.
Unfortunately, the same is not true for charities that help animals — the attention they receive is underwhelming.
This fall, we learned that there have been a very high number of orphaned bear cubs turned in to rehab facilities, and Langley’s Critter Care Wildlife Rescue, which has taken care of a number of cubs from the Tri-Cities, is at capacity with 26 orphaned black bear cubs.
While it is heartening to know that we have wonderful places that can offer rehabilitation to our wildlife, the truth is they can’t help the animals without help from us.
In my grown family, we no longer buy presents for one another. Instead, we are free to give a little help here and there, as we choose. And while we each have certain charities that tug at our own heart strings, I ask you to also consider the animals this Christmas and give something to those that are helping them too.
Jacqueline Hohmann, Surrey
