<span>Ian the Alligator stood at third base waiting for the opportunity to reach home base and tie the game. Dan the Beaver went for the bunt with two strikes and strike three, he was out. In the bottom of the ninth with one out remaining, the team just needed to find a way to get Ian home.
The home team cheered "bring Ian home, bring Ian home!" The chant was loud enough that the catcher missed his signs to the pitcher and a breaking ball - on the first pitch to Larry the Lion - went between the catcher's legs and bounced to the backstop.
Ian ran home, but the pitcher was fast too. He reached home with time to spare, got the ball from the catcher and blocked Ian. He had no choice but to return to third. With his long jaw he tagged up just in time.
Ian stood up and - thinking the ball was already back on the mound with the pitcher - inched towards home plate. Alas, the third baseman had the ball and tagged Ian out.
It was down to Larry.
With one out left and Larry - slow for a Lion - the pitcher was at ease. Even if Larry connected, he'd never reach hope plate.
Unless... crack! Larry hit the ball... back, back, back and it's gone.
The Alberta Animals tie the game and force extra innings.</span>
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I have often observed that people tend to ignore strays and occasionally, even wounded animals. This is either due to lack of knowledge or if sensitive, lack of direction. They just do not know what to do or where to take the animals.
At least one could make an attempt to do better in such circumstances starting with their own neighbourhood. To make people aware of such sensitivity towards animals and to make a difference in the quality of life for animals, a welfare committee needs to be formed with animal lovers. The next step would be pool some funds to start functioning. The government or welfare organisation could be approached for funds or guidance.
Initially the committee could meet informally and plan out their actions. In the beginning, stray or wounded animals could be taken care of and attended to, in the nearest animal care centre available. This may work only temporarily and may not be convenient. Eventually, the committee would need to set up a place for animals to be brought in and attended to. They would need to keep the place replenished with food and medical necessities too.
A veterinary physician needs to be appointed at the centre. They would also need more volunteers once they are set up, to make an impactful difference in animal care.
After all this is achieved they could start spreading awareness campaign through advertisement, posters, street shows, training etc.
