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Welcome to October – the Pet Adoption Month! If you have considered adding a four legged friend, this might be the perfect time to visit a shelter as we enter the season of giving and adopt a dog. And even if you are not on the market for another four-legged friend, you can help – any time you buy Pedigree dog products at Sam’s Club during October, the brand will donate a bowl of dog food to a shelter in need.
About 10 years ago, this time of year, we adopted our Charlie. One day friends called and urged us to run to the pet store by their house, because they were hosting a shelter event. According to the couple, they found a perfect dog for us (the dog we didn’t know we were looking for) and they were holding him in their arms waiting for us to come. That is how Charlie, a rescue from the puppy mill, has entered our lives and won us over with his intelligence, trust, and a desire to give it a better life. Very quickly, he learned his new name, the house rules and our new life began.
How many pets, just like Charlie, are waiting for their chance to be loved? Imagine yourself walking into the animal shelter: how many pairs of eyes would be following you at all times asking, begging, screaming..?
I have to admit that a trip to the animal shelter is quite an emotional event – I only wish I could adopt every single one of them (and my pregnancy hormones made this trip even more difficult – I wanted to adopt them all!).
I have also discovered that small shelters often have a limited Internet presence. Ever heard of a PetFinder.com? While it is a great place to find a pet in the area, your local shelter has many more animals looking for homes.
Kay’s animal shelter is that kind of place! I drive by this place every day, not thinking about all the cats and dogs waiting for somebody to pull into the parking lot. If you have considered getting a pet, don’t rely on modern technology – take a drive to the animal shelter, spend some time with animals and fall in love with a dog or cat – not just a picture.
While my sister and I visited the Kay’s animal shelter, I kept texting my husband pictures of dogs and asking if I could have them. We are still discussing this topic. To help the shelter in the meanwhile, we have left them with a little present – a case of Pedigree food.
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We’ve always chosen to adopt and wouldn’t do it any other way!
I didn’t know October was earmarked for adoption. What a great cause. We recently added a new furry member to the family. We are so thrilled to have him!
It makes me so sad to think of all the pets waiting for forever homes. We have three kitties & two came from the shelter. It’s a great place to get a new pet.
I wish I could find homes for all the homeless animals. I can barely keep from crying seeing those sad faces behind the fences at the shelter. Our cats were once homeless.
I want to snatch everyone of those up and bring them home!
Did I mention that she follows one of us into every room, even the bathroom.
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We adopted one year ago. We like to donate to our local animal shelters too. My daughter’s friend even collected food for her birthday party instead of gifts.
I can’t bring a dog home right now, my husband might disown me, but I’ve adopted shelter dogs before. It’s so important to remember to give back and support shelters year round!
Awww, that trip to the shelter must have been melting your heart! I’m thrilled to read about your donation to your local shelter. I know it will be a big help.
my family adopted a dog one year after the long-time family dog passed away. The puppy was the cutest, friendliest little guy. Unfortunately he had so many health problems he didn’t live long but of all our family pets he ranks at the top of all of our lists.
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