When it comes to welcoming a new pet into your life, one of the first decisions you’ll face is whether to buy a purebred pet or adopt a shelter animal. Both options have their merits and challenges, and the right choice depends on your lifestyle, priorities, and values. I’ve had…
I have only had a couple of dogs in my life that were my own, but I had them for a lifetime! I grew up with a chihuahua named Little Sister. There were a few other dogs growing up but the first dog that was mine as an adult was…
August 17, Black Cat Appreciation Day, is just one of several days designated to bring awareness to the plight of black cats and I am grateful for all of them. Black cats are often overlooked in shelters and rescues and many more of them are euthenized than other colors. There are…
Save a Life – Adopt a Cat During Adopt A Cat Month The American Humane Association has declared the month of June to be Adopt a Cat Month in an effort to bring awareness to shelter cats all across the country. All year long, there are pets in thousands of rescues and shelters…
Have you heard about the Remember Me Thursday Pet Adoption Awareness Campaign? This is the first annual event created by Mike Arms, President and CEO of the Helen Woodward Animal Center. Click on the links to the Remember Me Thursday website below to learn more and see how you can…
Black Cat Appreciation Day is on Saturday, the 17th. Why do they need a day? What is it about black cats that cause them to be overlooked at shelters? Orange or blue-eyed kitties are often adopted on their first day while black cats may stay for months before being adopted….