My mom has been a member of Daily Kos for a long time. She has never stopped bragging about what an amazing group of people the Kossack's are. I have heard many stories about how this community makes a difference in people's lives. My family even became one of those stories. When we were in dire straight's this community came to our assistance. I don't know what would have happened to us if this community had not been here for us. We are eternally grateful for everything you have done for us. It is because of the love and kindness of this community that I am completely dumbfounded by the response of a certain group on Facebook.
My friend Nicole and I belong to a certain dog lovers group on Facebook. I will not name the group out of respect for the many wonderful people that do belong to it. It is just the behavior of 2 of the admins involved.
Nicole suffers from many disabilities. She has been diabetic since the age of four. The diabetes has affected her vision to the point of no longer being able to drive. She was in a near fatal car accident several years ago which caused extensive damage physically. The worst thing by far was the traumatic brain injury. She was in a coma for just over one month. The brain injury has in some ways affected her judgement. She is far too trusting for one thing.
About a year ago, Nicole's aunt convinced her to move from Tennessee to South Dakota so that she and her daughter could help her. It turns out the only thing they wanted to help with was spending her SSI check. That has left her with no money and just a few short days before the Sheriff puts her belongings on the street. She has a five year old service dog and a fifteen year old dog that she has had since eight weeks of age. She has somewhere to go in Tennessee if we can get her there and I have someone that will transport her from Huron, SD to Lebanon, TN if we can raise the funds for a Uhaul and a bus ticket to get the transporter back home.
Now for the part about Facebook. Since Nicole and I are both members of this particular animal lovers group I felt that would be one of the most logical places to ask for help. Apparently not! Ever time I made a plea asking for help, one of two admins removed the post within seconds. We were asking for information leading to an organization/organizations that might be able to help OR financial assistance. There are over 30,000 members in this group. I am just amazed at the contrast between the two communities. My friend is going to be out on the street with her two dogs by the end of Tuesday and they are refusing to let the post stay up one time.
We are down to the wire. Now we are desperate for financial assistsance. I have been working with the landlords and they have given her time above and beyond what the court ruled. If anyone can even spare $1, it will get us closer to getting her home.
Thank you for any assistance.
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