QUIET ACTS OF KINDNESS
- Joyful Giver
- Oct 4, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Nov 30, 2024
A Heart for Strays: The Story Behind Save the Strays
Since I was a child, I’ve always had a deep love for animals—especially dogs and cats. They’ve been my silent companions, my comfort during tough times, and my source of joy on the happiest days. Their unconditional love and loyalty have taught me lessons about kindness, patience, and forgiveness that no words ever could.
But it hasn’t always been easy seeing the reality they face. On walks or drives, I’ve seen stray dogs searching for scraps of food, cats hiding under cars for shelter, and abandoned animals left to fend for themselves. My heart would ache for them. I often wondered, “Who will love them? Who will care for them when no one else does?”
In 2018, I decided to stop asking questions and start acting. That was the year Save the Strays quietly began. Without any fanfare or announcements, I started donating to animal shelters, providing funds and food to help these abandoned animals. For me, it wasn’t about recognition. I was inspired by the Bible’s wisdom:
“When you do good, don’t let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.”
Each donation came straight from my heart. I used my personal funds to make sure the shelters could keep going, that hungry dogs and cats had food, and that sick animals received care. There were no photos, no videos—just the quiet joy of knowing I was helping, even in the smallest ways.
But as the years passed, I realized something important: sharing this mission isn’t about seeking praise. It’s about inspiring others to act. By showing the real impact of helping these animals, I could build trust, encourage kindness, and invite more people to join this cause. Together, we could do so much more than I ever could alone.
Today, Save the Strays is more than just my personal mission—it’s a movement. With the help of The Joyful Giver® community, we’re reaching more shelters, helping more animals, and spreading love to those who need it most. Every donation, every bag of food, every kind word or action reminds me that we’re in this together.
To everyone who has supported this journey, thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your kindness keeps this mission alive. To those who are reading this, I invite you to join me. Whether it’s through donations, fostering, adopting, or simply spreading awareness, you can help make a difference.
Together, we can give these dogs and cats what they truly deserve—a life filled with love, care, and dignity. Let’s continue to show that no act of kindness is ever too small when it comes to saving lives.
With love and hope,
The Joyful Giver® ❤️
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