The Socks Defense Fund

[rolanni]

Many kind people have written to. . .ask that they be allowed to contribute to the Socks Defense Fund, even though the goal has changed (read about it here, and here).  Some other folks have taken matters into their own hands and have donated towards Socks’ vet bills via the Splinter Universe site.

You guys are determined to help, is what I’m saying here.

Far be it from Steve and me to stand in the way of determined people; in fact, we are grateful for help.  Thank you.

So!

Here's your link to the Socks Defense Fund.

Comments

[houseboatonstyx.livejournal.com]

It is not necessary to adopt an animal, to save it from euthanasia; it's only necessary to donate the ransom money to some other family (perhaps its original owner).

It is not a question of replacing one seriously ill animal with a more convenient one. It is a question of one vs many; how many others could be saved by paying their ransoms, or by paying for some less expensive medical need.

[catlinye-maker.livejournal.com]

I do not, in fact, believe that. Because paying adoption fees is a trivial part of the costs of keeping a cat. So donating so that someone can adopt does not guarantee that the cat will have a good life.

But do, please, point all of us misguided supporters at the fund or charity which does help pay adoption fees for deserving families. I'd be happy to put some money there too.