Pet of the Week
These are two kitties that were saved, brought to a cat shelter, and adopted out to fine homes!
It's easy to get your pet into the Pet of the Week feature - here is what you need to do!
Happy Mother’s Day
You know, this just never gets old. We have had two births in our shelter in the last two months and expect, I believe, two more litters. But I will never tire of watching. This video, from a very special mama kitty, is presented in honor of Mother’s Day.
Adopting a Pet? Know Your Rights!!
Well, it isn’t so much knowing your rights as in a civil liberties case. But it is important to know your boundaries AND the shelter’s or agency’s boundaries when you decide to adopt a pet. Adoption of an animal is a big step and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
I found this great “Bill of Rights” online, explaining what an adopter has the right to feel and experience, as well as the obligations of the shelter offering the pets for adoption.
Being that adopting a pet can be an emotional experience, it wouldn’t hurt to print this out and take it with you. It is very easy to become quite distracted by all the fuzzy faces eagerly hoping that you will want them. It is also easy to get caught up in a “hard luck” case that may or may not be the right type of pet for you and your family.
I would recommend that you make a list of “absolutes” to take with you to the shelter. There should be two sections: One section of qualities you absolutely must have, and one section of traits you absoloutely will not tolerate. For instance, a heavy shedder might be an absolute no if you have a family member with allergies. Another example could be that the pet must be of a size to sit on your lap. Some people have definite feelings about male or female dogs and cats.
Whatever you want (and don’t want) is your right. Remember Fido or Tabby will live with you for a long time. And making yourself happy with your choice will also make the pet you adopt happier and healthier.
