Animal Relief Efforts in Japan, Canadian Help Needed

[birdhouse]

I read Delma's post for votes to feed the parrots ( :cool: Delma!!!)

 

http://www.greyforums.net/forums/showthread.php?192388-Help-feed-parrots!!!!

 

So, of course, I went to vote. While I was there, I looked at the whole program.

 

I'd just finished reading a FOX news piece about the lost & homeless animals in the aftermath of the nightmare in Japan. I'd seen the picture of the 2 dogs that were referenced in it & had to wonder how much support they'd get in the face of everything.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/03/19/rescue-operations-japan-target-countrys-furry-friends/

 

So, when I saw the Pepsi grant contest, I thought I would see about submitting a request for a grant for Japan Earthquake Animal Rescue and Support (JEARS). Pepsi has already awarded a $25,000 grant to SAINTS which was the 2nd most voted in its cycle ( http://www.refresheverything.ca/saints ) The grant Delma posted on is currently the 5th most voted in its cycle. It seemed like JEARS might get some seriously needed consideration if it were to be submitted for the next & apparently last cycle.

 

http://www.refresheverything.ca/official-application-guidelines

 

Unfortunately, when I looked into the process, the requests can only be submitted by Canadian residents. Not willing to let a little thing like my inconvenient status as a US resident stand in the way of such a good cause, I thought I'd come back to the source of my inspiration. I'm hoping to see if any Canadian members would be willing to give this a go. I'd also be happy to volunteer to help with any part of the process if someone would be willing to be the Canadian submitting the request.

 

Can we maybe help the animals who have lived through an unimaginable series of natural & man-made disasters find their way home?

[kittykittykitty]

Another US citizen asking for our neighbors to the north to please help. Thank you.

Howardine