Let us keep in mind

why we are doing what we are doing.

Let us keep the welfare and happiness of our animals in heart. And remember that we had taken that very first step towards giving them a better chance at life, at living.

Let us not open that crooked door to personal agendas or public fame, nor sidetracked our passion into a fiery tongue of untruths and idle talk.

Be of one heart and one mind in this path we have taken - with the declaration of making this world a better place for our animal friends. A better place. That should be a place of more smiles and joy and contentment. Not contention or contempt.

Nor is this a game to play. This is not a game. Those who see it as a game should exit.

This is a path. A path of truly wanting to make positive changes. No personal agendas in sight.

So, to all of you who have chosen to walk this path - please keep in mind why you have taken that first step at all. What was in your heart when you tread out with your vow to be a friend of the animals. Let not your heart be clouded with unwarranted contention or contempt.

We will all be better off if we stand together in unity.