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The Humane Society of Dallas County's shelter has stopped accepting surrendered animals for the first time in its 30-year history because of financial problems.
The no-kill shelter, Dog and Kitty City, is facing a double whammy: Donations have fallen roughly 75 percent since last year and adoptions have dropped 25 percent as fewer people are willing to take on the extra cost of caring for a new pet.
The shelter, near Love Field, is about $2,000 short of meeting its monthly budget of $12,000 for November, leaving it financially unable to spay and neuter cats, said Sandra Mustafa, the shelter's director. The shelter currently has about 300 cats and 20 dogs.
"We live on donations, but right now, they aren't coming in," Ms. Mustafa said.
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This is exhibit A in the case for donating to local animal shelters, even in a recession! You can spare a few dollars each month for a good cause.
And yes, if you prefer donating to human charities instead of animal charities, I approve of that, too.
Just remember that someone is always worse off than you are. Go ahead and give a little of your time, money, and resources. You make the world a better place when you do.
(I feel cheesy for saying that, but hey, I honestly believe it. 
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