Friday, September 28, 2012

Save the Ecology Center, I Beg You!

I spent the best years of my life walking around the Holtsville Ecology Center with my grandmother who has now since passed... Kimo and Sasha the mountain lions were always my favorite! While they are no longer here either, it doesnt change the fact that this place is s
o very important to me. As you know, I have a child of my own, and when I found out I was pregnant, Michael and I were still living in California. I couldn't wait to move home to be with family and I'm not kidding when I say that the main thing I wanted to do once I had my son was take him to the Ecology Center. I was seriously only 14 weeks pregnant and wanted so badly to buy a stroller so I knew I would have it and be able to walk around there with him to see the animals. I envisioned it in my head many times. Sounds crazy, but cut me some slack.. I was pregnant and emotional on top of my already highly sentimental personality. He's been to see the animals a few times over this summer, but this should not be all that he has of this place... his childhood should be here... we can't let this place get closed. I want my son to be around these animals and learn compassion. I want to hear him giggle as the goats slobber all over his hands as he feeds them. Please don't let this place close. If you have a spare minute or two, PLEASE head over to the link below and sign the virtual petition to keep this place open! Or if you live on the Island, go there and sign the petition in person. I have done both. It is crucial.. they are slated to close this coming December!!!  If you can vote PLEASE vote for an amendment which will include them in the budget! Go there and throw some spare change in the donation box... ANYTHING! This isn't solely a selfish request, these animals have no where else to go.. they can't be released into the wild, and many are injured and can't just be given to a zoo. They need us!




They need over 2300 more signatures.. Please help!









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