Passing along the chance to help...

[lagilman]

from karenmiller's LJ:

"There are many appeals going right now, to help all the people affected by these fires. Over $12 million in public donations has been taken already. But the animals affected are in even worse straits than the people, so if you feel you can help, even if it's only a couple of dollars, please go here to make a donation to the Victorian RSPCA's bushfire appeal."

The Australian Red Cross is also accepting donations.

Times are tough here, and it's hard to think about sending money so far away when so many need help here, too. But watching footage of the fires on the news is purely heartbreaking, all the more so because they were, apparently, the result of arson. If we, by helping, can offset the inhumanity of the arsonists, then it's a few dollars well-spent...

Comments

[karenmiller.livejournal.com]

Thank you so much for that. It's all a bit overwhelming at the moment. Death toll up to 173, with the number expected to reach over 200. I can't bring myself to think about the loss of wildlife and stock, and all the pets who were left behind.

I know times are tough in the US right now. But any tiny amount will help. And on behalf of my fellow Aussies, I thank you with all my heart.

[severedscythe.livejournal.com]

I think everyone, animal and human alike, is in pretty big trouble there. <3

Ack! and to sound less like an asshole -thankyou- for putting the word out there as well.

Thanks

[eleni-konstantine.blogspot.com (from livejournal.com)]

It is really mind-boggling and horrible what's been happening in Victoria. The whole country is in shock (I'm in the state over).

Thank you for helping if you can.