Care For Orphans

Wikipedia's definition of "orphan" An orphan (from the Greek ὀρφανός) is a child permanently bereaved of his or her parents.[1][2] In common usage, only a child (or the young of an animal) who has lost both parents is called an orphan.

In certain animal species where the father typically abandons the mother and young at or prior to birth, the young will be called orphans when the mother dies regardless of the condition of the father.

I looked up the definition of orphan today....I had memorized James 1:27, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world," back when we studied the book of James. It sticks with me often.

I took on a new foster puppy last night and wondered if by chance a homeless dog is concerned an orphan. According to Wikipedia they are, not sure if God's definition is the same as theirs, but sure, why not? I just thought that was interesting. I never thought of dog rescue as a "Christian" ministry but why can't it be?

My sweet Roscoe (as a puppy) I rescued last May. Abandoned at 3 weeks old.

Sarena (now Ryleigh), first foster pup, now happily living in Florida with the Greens. She was found almost dead at a very young age curled up in the media on 280.

Meet Tawny, my sweet new foster girlie! Approx. 8 months, 38 lbs, and sweet as can be! She has been roaming the streets of downtown Birmingham for several weeks and some guys found her and started to take care of her. I have her now, until she gets adopted! She follows me around everywhere but loves Roscoe and is gentle with Shrimp. She has heartworms but will start treatment next week!

Why anyone would be so irresponsible with puppies is beyond me! If you don't want your dog to have puppies get them fixed! Otherwise it is YOUR responsibility to take care of their puppies and find them homes!