THE LONG BEACH RECREATION DOG PARK ASSN.
KABUL ZOO

This is Marjan, the Kabul Zoo�s only lion, who was was blinded and disfigured when someone threw a grenade into his cage, zookeepers say.

Taliban fighters reportedly tortured and killed many zoo animals. For the full story on the sad state of the animals at the zoo, click here.

To help: Write a check RECREATION DOG PARK ASSN. with KABUL ZOO on the memo line. Mail it to our postal address: PO Box 8337, Long Beach CA 90808.

The association will then write one check (and kick in a few dollars of our own) to make a contribution to the North Carolina Zoo Society, which is overseeing the assistance program for animals at the zoo and throughout war-torn Afghanistan.

You don't have to be an association member to help. All checks - which are tax-deductible - will be accepted through Jan. 31. Thank you!