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Life & Events > A Gift That Keeps on Giving.

A Gift That Keeps on Giving.

I have been ruthless about throwing mail away but one called
Heifer got my attention. It is all about giving animals to
people who can then start a small industry. The people
who received goats were able to drink the milk and make cheese and it seems that the goats reproduce three times a
year. I hadn't donated for Christmas this year and don't
usually donate to international causes but I couldn't help
but be fascinated with the idea. The upshot was that I
donated half a goat to the cause.

I have been disgusted with charities who pay their staff
large amounts of money with little donated money going to
the cause. I hope this one is not a scam.

posted on Dec 10, 2011 7:03 AM ()

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I add: half a goat, huh? what if they were selling donkeys? then you would be buying half an ... never mind.

comment by tealstar on Dec 19, 2011 12:44 PM ()

The Heifer Project is an old one--worthwhile, so I've heard. You "done good".

comment by solitaire on Dec 11, 2011 6:25 AM ()

Good. I hate to be scammed and I think charity begins at home but this concept really appealed to me.

reply by elderjane on Dec 11, 2011 7:42 AM ()

I am now throwing away all mail from the Humane Society, the Southern Poverty Law Center, The Sierra Club, the ASPCA, a food charity and some obscure charities that got my name when it was sold by one or more of these outfits -- I am also throwing away renewal mail since they send it 3 months after you have renewed. I won't be renewing any of it. They abuse their privilege and I've had enough.

comment by tealstar on Dec 11, 2011 5:39 AM ()

I hear you. I hate the fact that they sell your name.

reply by elderjane on Dec 11, 2011 7:44 AM ()

Hmmm Look into the Farm Sanctuary as well. https://farmsanctuary.org/rescue/rescues/2011.html
Clearly you decide where your money will go, but it's really a GREAT animal cause...

comment by kristilyn3 on Dec 10, 2011 2:20 PM ()

I will Kristy. I try to donate a certain amount of money monthly.

reply by elderjane on Dec 11, 2011 7:45 AM ()

I have heard of this one, my son's school did a fundraiser for it one year. It's really a great cause.

comment by elkhound on Dec 10, 2011 8:46 AM ()

Mary, it appealed to me as a way for people to gain some independence.

reply by elderjane on Dec 11, 2011 7:46 AM ()

get more information on Google.They may give you some insight on this.
Enjoy the weekend.Buffy starting to slow down.His joints are bothering him.
We will have to keep an eye on this.He had this before.But it seemed to picked up again.He is 12 going on 13 soon.Will see.

comment by fredo on Dec 10, 2011 7:21 AM ()

Buffy is such a good little dog. I wonder if cod liver oil would help him.
I got plenty of doses of that when I was a child.

reply by elderjane on Dec 11, 2011 7:48 AM ()

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