Several years ago, a friend of mine wanted to adopt a specific breed. She reached out to a number of breed-specific rescues who all told her the same thing: Sorry, you don't have a fenced-in yard.So, what did she do? She contacted a reputable breeder in her state and … [Read more...]
Pets for Christmas: Should you gift a dog or a cat?
I've been researching a post about adoption barriers, and I have a whole huge situation--with footnotes!--coming on that in the new year. For now, though, one thing I've encountered over and over again in my research: Limiting adoptions for the holidays throws up yet another … [Read more...]
Choosing a Pet: Is adoption right for my family?
Is your family thinking about growing with a furry, feathery, or scaly member?Families find pets in a bunch of different ways: online like NextDoor or craigslist, family members, breeders, animal shelters, or even on the side of the road.We believe that all animals deserve … [Read more...]
How to Love a Cat
A cat is easy to love.They're cute. They're so cute with soft, fluffy fur and big, beautiful eyes.They're funny. They're fun to watch because of how funny they can be: leaping, twisting, turning, crouching, wiggling, pouncing... all at invisible prey.They're champion … [Read more...]
One life matters #AdoptaShelterPet
"It's just a dog.""There are so many starving kids. You should take care of humans before animals.""Why bother neutering them? Or feeding them? Feral cats should fend for themselves.""Shelter dogs have problems. That's why they're in the shelter in the first … [Read more...]