The Humane Society of the United States vividly brings to light the sheer number of animals waiting to be adopted. Consider the following statistic: “6–8 million pets end up in shelters each year; half of those will probably not be adopted.” What can an animal lover do to help these precious animals if you already have a house full of cats and dogs, or if you live in an apartment complex that won’t allow furry friends?
There are several ways to assist with this important cause. By doing one or more of the following things, you can help give a
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Cats Knocking at the Door
by Lori S. December 27th, 2011 | Cats, Pet Adoption
Yesterday I heard a story about pet rescue from an unlikely source, the Fed Ex delivery driver. She had stopped at my house late in the afternoon to deliver boxes for Christmas, and during the commotion my cat, Joe, ran out the door to greet her. Come to find out, the delivery driver is a cat lover, just like I am, so we had a brief conversation about our beloved felines.
She stated she has three cats, as she had just rescued another one from her friend’s house. She proceeded to explain how the kitten had shown up on her
She stated she has three cats, as she had just rescued another one from her friend’s house. She proceeded to explain how the kitten had shown up on her
An Almost CAT-astrophe
by Lori S. November 29th, 2011 | Pet Adoption
Recently I heard a compelling story from one of my students about a kitten she rescued. Apparently she drove her car across town to visit a friend, and once there, she heard a pitiful mewing. She got out of the vehicle, looked all around, but couldn’t pin-point the source of the sad sound. Her friend joined in the search; each scoured the area then they focused on the front of the car. Oddly, the muffled meowing seemed to be coming from the right front tire.
“Open the hood,” the friend said. My student did, and there, nestled in a crevice
“Open the hood,” the friend said. My student did, and there, nestled in a crevice
Not All Pet Adoptions Work
by Lori S. November 3rd, 2011 | Pet Adoption
Several years ago, I took in a Jack Russell Terrier. I felt excited to adopt this beautiful dog, but I had many questions running through my head. Would he fit into my lifestyle? Would he tolerate my cats? Would he be able to co-exist with three lively children?
Sam was a dog in limbo. His owner had lost her job, and she had moved into an apartment that did not allow dogs. I, on the other hand, have a fairly large piece of property, and I wanted a small dog for myself and for my children. It seemed like an
Sam was a dog in limbo. His owner had lost her job, and she had moved into an apartment that did not allow dogs. I, on the other hand, have a fairly large piece of property, and I wanted a small dog for myself and for my children. It seemed like an
My Favorite Pet Rescue
by Lori S. September 27th, 2011 | Cats, Pet Adoption
Over the years I’ve adopted many pets, from rabbits to parakeets; however, one of my favorite pet rescues was a skittish cat named Zena. I had Zena for four short (wonderful) years, and only now, 22 years later, am I finally able to talk about her.
While attending college, I found Zena at a rescue agency, and I decided to take her home. She was tiny, yet the woman at the shelter told me Zena was almost a year old. She had been abused, and she was frightened of all humans. In fact, no one wanted to adopt this standoff-ish
While attending college, I found Zena at a rescue agency, and I decided to take her home. She was tiny, yet the woman at the shelter told me Zena was almost a year old. She had been abused, and she was frightened of all humans. In fact, no one wanted to adopt this standoff-ish
