It is estimated that almost 3 million pets lose their lives every year in shelters waiting for homes. Each year, rescues work hard to do what they can to save these lives....and today the Helen Woodward Animal Center has set up a date to remind all of us that Rescue Pets deserve better.
We foster to save lives. Daiquiri wouldn't have survived in a typical shelter once her first test result can back positive for FeLV. But she was LUCKY enough to be part of a no-kill rescue that gave her a second (and third) chance at living the life she deserves.
But is can't be all about adoption - it has to be about education. Pet overpopulation is a HUGE problem in this country. Spay and neuter is the best way we can go about reducing numbers and saving lives.
So get involved:
We foster to save lives. Daiquiri wouldn't have survived in a typical shelter once her first test result can back positive for FeLV. But she was LUCKY enough to be part of a no-kill rescue that gave her a second (and third) chance at living the life she deserves.
But is can't be all about adoption - it has to be about education. Pet overpopulation is a HUGE problem in this country. Spay and neuter is the best way we can go about reducing numbers and saving lives.
So get involved:
- share on social media using #RememberMeThursday and #RememberTheRescue
- support a local rescue - or considering the disasters going on now, find a reputable local rescue in Houston TX, Florida or Puerto Rico and make a donation.
- can't give a donation - consider donating your time or supplies
- adopt - or if you can't adopt, sponsor a pet at a local shelter - or pick a pet at a shelter and promote them on your social media
Amen!
ReplyDeleteYou're right about education. That is important in rescuing and in keeping cats healthy even once they have homes.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good statement, that education is the answer. If only people would have their animals spayed and neutered. It is hard to do though. I have neighbors here that don't believe in spaying and neutering and think it is mean. Fortunately, all their cats have moved over here. Great post.
ReplyDeleteEducation is very important for sure. It's surprising and upsetting so many people won't spay/neuter their animals.
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing Miss Daiquiri is! I'm so glad you saw past her condition to her beautiful soul. I wish more people could.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, education is key!
ReplyDeletewhat I love the most is you "WALK THE WALK" you help soooooooooooooo many rescue pets, you TOTALLY ROCK!! catchatwithcarenandcody
ReplyDeleteDaiquiri is an awesome girl - I'm so glad there are rescues looking out for kitties like her. I just wish there was more help for kitties.
ReplyDeleteguyz; yur post two day rockz....N mom iz rite....education... ~~~~ ore we will foreverz bee stuck in de same spot ~~~~~~~ ♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteToday is such an important day. The world needs to understand that adoption is the only option.
ReplyDeleteWe are planning to move to the Houston area and I am hoping to volunteer at the Basset Rescue there. Thank you for joining #RememberMeThursday
ReplyDeleteYou're so right...we need to do more to educate.
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