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[Laura14]

Top 10 for my current state but I'd expect that in the Bible Belt.  

[151949]

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@blackhole99 wrote:

Not surprised at PA. coming in so low, the state motto should be" If you can't afford it you don't deserve it".

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That wasn't my experience living in Pa. And they came in 22 & 28 which is pretty much right in the middle. 

Florida came in low but you have to understand a huge portion of the population here is in need of getting assistance - not able to give it.

[Hoovermom]

Oh gosh, we ended up in #30 slot.  I feel like we are a very charitable state.

[Mj12]

Thanks for posting this @sunshine45 - Go Maryland!

[PhilaLady1]

You can't give if you have nothing to give.  Some states have large populations living in poverty and can use all the help they can get.  I don't think they should be disparaged for not ranking high on the list.   I'm not directing this comment to any poster...just commenting on the topic.

[2blonde]

Ohio is at 13, which sounds about right to me.  People here really do give a lot, especially when there is a particular person, family, or group of people in need.

[Kalli]

For me, giving is a personal thing. I guess it doesn't really matter to me which state does what. I give to the organizations that matter to me.  

My donations almost exclusively go to animal rescues. I give to a local cat rescue, a PA horse rescue group and a Maryland horse rescue group.

It's very hard to place horses for obvious reasons. Many go to slaughter when owners give them up. It's normal to see mares with a foal by their side going to slaughter. I know horses are livestock. But it makes me sad to see a very young horse that will never be given a chance. 

[lOVETOSHOP]

@Kalli

I did not know this about horses...this just breaks my heart! 

I'm always giving to animal shelters (dogs and cats), never thought about what happens to the poor horses.  They are such beautiful animals...I never even thought that they would be put to slaughter since finding a place for them is so difficult.

[Kalli]

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@lOVETOSHOP wrote:

@Kalli

I did not know this about horses...this just breaks my heart! 

I'm always giving to animal shelters (dogs and cats), never thought about what happens to the poor horses.  They are such beautiful animals...I never even thought that they would be put to slaughter since finding a place for them is so difficult.

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@lOVETOSHOP, thanks for your kind comment. I can tell you're an animal lover. 😊  😊  😊

[CANDLEQUEEN]

Happy to see Wisconsin right up there as well!