Special: Gimme Shelter, Featuring "Shelter Dogs"
Each day, hundreds of thousands of stray and unwanted dogs are born around the world. How society should care for these homeless animals -- many of whom end up at animal shelters -- is a controversial topic with significant humanitarian and public health implications.
At one rural animal shelter in upstate New York, founder Sue Sternberg and her staff respond to this crisis -- one animal at a time. As a seemingly endless stream of homeless dogs arrives at their doorstep, Sternberg and her staff navigate a world in which there are no simple solutions, and where decisions are often of a life-and-death nature. The award-winning and moving documentary Shelter Dogs, airing as part of this Link special, reminds us that dogs do not control their own destinies, and that we humans, who do hold control, can either acknowledge or ignore the opportunity to do right by them.
See below to learn more about how you can help, and for an opportunity to get YOUR pet in the spotlight!
Got a great story about your shelter dog or cat? With the adorable pictures to prove it? We want you to email them to us! Paws what you're doing now and check out our slideshow with some of the cutest best friends in the Link community.
Mindy is a cute little dog who was rescued by a producer here at Link TV from Rocket Dog Rescue in San Francisco. Her friends believe in the power of Link TV, so they put up $500 to match every dollar you give right now. That means your contribution has twice the impact! Don’t miss this chance to double your donation, for a good cause -- and Mindy just might give you a kiss.
Maggie (short for Magnolia) is Link's own shelter dog, and though she is shy, she's a velvet-furred ball of adorable. Watch as she coyly traipses about Link's New York offices in this video, finally happily succumbing to pets from her adoring Link colleagues.
There are many organizations working for animal welfare, where you can learn more about how to responsibly adopt an animal. Here are some links to get you started!
Feral Cat Foundation
SPCA International
The Humane Society of the United States
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals
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