America is on Fire

[Marie2020]

Please no political discussions and stick to the BYC code of respecting each other through such devastating times.

 

[tripletfeb]

It's true. America is on fire. Literally. I pray the west coast stops burning soon! Wish they could get some rain that hurricane sally will be hitting the south with!

 

[Marie2020]

Would it be a idea, if we could start something going here to help people out that has lost so much. For a example finding a way to donate various items not being used from those who have not been so badly effected. Just trying to think how to help and hopefully some of you can come up with other ideas that could be of benefit.

 

[tripletfeb]

I would be willing to donate but I don't know how that could be started

 

[Marie2020]

@black-cat came up with a great one by suggesting people take dog and cat crates to places where people are gathering for support.

 

[Marie2020]

I would be willing to donate but I don't know how that could be started

It's not right to ask for monetary donations in here, people may think it's a scam . Items help would be the best that I can think of right now.

 

[black_cat]

Thanks for the tag! Yeah, I think that items like dog or cat crates for small animals like rabbits, cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, quail, pigeons (idk how big peacocks, guineas, and turkeys are, but for young ones maybe) would be a great help for people trying to transport and contain their animals. Also pop up tents, puppy playpens, these things

Could be really helpful, as well as old leads and halters for horses, fencing material, etc. I don't know how we would go about setting something up for donations, though...either sending items or money to buy those items. There'd have to be some sort of hub thing that's licensed to distribute the items.

 

[Marie2020]

Thanks for the tag! Yeah, I think that items like dog or cat crates for small animals like rabbits, cats, dogs, chickens, ducks, quail, pigeons (idk how big peacocks, guineas, and turkeys are, but for young ones maybe) would be a great help for people trying to transport and contain their animals. Also pop up tents, puppy playpens, these things
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Could be really helpful, as well as old leads and halters for horses, fencing material, etc. I don't know how we would go about setting something up for donations, though...either sending items or money to buy those items. There'd have to be some sort of hub thing that's licensed to distribute the items.

Money is awkward we could do with the rich to make offers. Everything you've mentioned would be just amazing. Hopefully by talking we'll find a way.

What's happening where you are? Are you in a safe area.

 

[black_cat]

Money is awkward we could do with the rich to make offers. Everything you've mentioned would be just amazing. Hopefully by talking we'll find a way.

What's happening where you are? Are you in a safe area.

I'm on the east coast. Completely safe. Today the sky was much hazier than usual from the smoke blowing all the way across the country, but the air quality is ok.

 

[Marie2020]

I would be willing to donate but I don't know how that could be started

I'm surprised the rich and famous hasn't already started raising money. Has anyone heard anything mentioned yet?