I want to contribute. Can you tell me where to send the money?

I have a special place in my heart for island dogs. About 5 years ago I adopted a dog through a rescue agency called "puppy angels". My dog, Sophie, is from Anguilla in the British West Indies. Her mother was killed when she was 4 weeks old. She was 6 weeks old, tiny and under nourished. She became my dog when I was sitting amongst 20 adoptable puppies and she climbed on my lap and licked my nose. Sophie is the sweetest dog I could have ever dreamed of! She is now a very happy, overly nourished member of our family. Unfortunately, she was diagnosed in December with canine Addison's Disease but with proper treatment she will be able to live out the rest of her life happy and able to keep up with our 2 young boys. Thank you Ellen for having such a wonderful story and expressing the importance of spay/neutering and pet responsibility!

As many other people did, I cried when I saw those pictures. I work for a rescue oganization, and I do not understand why some people got so insulted that every volunteer organization was not mentioned. She has 10 mins. to do a segment, and the story was about how one person can really help and make a difference. That is the miracle!
I think posters should stick to the topic here. There are other places on the web site to comment about Ellen's lifestyle. It is her show, her life, and I am happy for her.

STEVE god bless you for saving those dogs, you didnt have to but your heart did it! i cried listening and seeing those picturs! your in our thoughs and prays!what you did was AMAZING! PLEASE keep up the EXCELENT WORK!

I am so thankful to see something being done to help these animals. I was in Mexico not too long ago. While on the way to the airport to fly home, I saw a injured dog limping on the side of the road. This sight has stuck with me. I have wanted to do something to help these animals, but living in the states, I didn't know where to start. I am donating and hope that others do too.

You are a special person. You will be blessed with good Karma.

Thanks,
Mandi in Utah

I was so happy to see this story on Ellen. This is a problem everywhere! I will be immediately make a donation to his cause. My dogs are all rescues from Florida with similar stories. A new problem that is arising, is with all of the housing foreclosures, families are moving out and leaving their pets in their yards or their house. My dog Jake was left for dead in a house in Miami After 6 months of rehab he is doing great! I would live under a bridge with my dogs before abandoning them. They are family.

I am very involved in animal rescue and rehab, for those of you who cannot keep your pet, contact rescue groups on the web - each breed has a rescue group. Or put an ad in a local paper and interview the potential family. Go to their home and see where your pet will live, you have to feel confident in who you let have your pet. It could be going to animal research or who knows where.

Thank you for bringing this situation to my attention. I just sent a donation to help Steve in this humane, wonderful cause. I also downloaded and printed out the letter to petition the governor of Puerto Rico to stop the cruelty of animals allowed on their Island.

God Bless you Steve!

I think that this is the greatest thing any human could do for these dogs! They really deserve a nice home. It made me cry to see how that German Shepard was transformed into a new dog. I don't know how I can say Tank you more. THANK YOU!!!!!!!! You and your wife are amazing! Thank you again!!!!

Did you know MANY racehorses that lose are taken straight from the track, behind the barn and euthanized? Owners "can't afford to feed and care for losers." Even track veterinarians are upset over being forced to kill otherwise healthy horses.
I am not at all surprised to learn how the unwanted dogs are treated. The world is becoming too callous in its humanity and and compassion.

I saw your show with mom today. Kudos to the rescuers in Puerto Rico. I opened a Pet Pantry here in my town in CT. I was ten, now at 18 I have been running it for 8 years. Yes, it was my idea and yes at 10 I really did organize, make phone calls, and run it. I still do! The pantry is located in the local food pantry. People come and pick up food for themselves and if needed they can get pet food. All free of charge. In over 8 years more than 30,000 pet food items have passed through the pantry doors. It is a huge success and easy to run. It has kept our local shelter numbers low and less strays left in the cold. The idea that educateing the children in schools in Puerto Rico is a great idea and I was lucky to have both parents who educated me on the importance of respecting animals and a elementary school teacher to teach humane studies to her class in science. Just thought I'd throw out the pantry idea and give a big thumbs up to the efforts that are being made in Puerto Rico and the success they have had. It isn't easy to see animals in distress and even harder to walk away, but like what was said on the show today if it is a common sight everyday some people become numb and the younger population begins to think it is acceptable to continue this kind of animal abuse. Making children aware that abandoning an animal is a form of abuse will help break the cycle. Ellen, your generous donation is just wonderful!