I LOVE this day! It’s time for the Cutest Kitty! This picture is of maybe the most adorable Ragdoll cat I have ever seen. (I’ve always wanted Ragdoll cats but for some reason they don’t end up in shelters - which is where my animals come from.)
Anyhow, I bet this pretty little kitty is wondering if she can get these in her size…
Thanks to Dogster’s For the Love of Dog Blog for this information:
“KINSHIP CIRCLE ANIMAL DISASTER RELIEF - PERMISSION TO CROSS-POST
3/18/08: Animal Control (& Entire Town) Underwater! Piedmont, Missouri
Kinship Circle has just learned tonight (3/18) that the town of Piedmont, in rural Missouri, has evacuated due to severe flash flooding. We are posting as much information as we have at this time and will follow-up with more verified facts as they become available.
Coping with the grief after losing a pet can be a difficult thing to do. Those experiencing pet loss need to arm themselves with their toughest defenses because outliving a pet is a heartbreaking situation. The loss of any type of pet – guide animal, police animal, companion animal or other, is a devastating loss of a best friend.
The deep emotional bond one shares with an animal is hard to put in words. Whether you are grieving, or sympathizing with someone who is, take a soul-soothing journey through the pet loss poetry on this page. Pet loss poetry serves a dual purpose: it’s healing and supportive at the same time.
The contest that Saving Shelter Pets is taking part of ends soon. They need your help to get the most donations! SixDegrees (Kevin Bacon’s online charitable initiative) and Hanes, sponsor the contest, and the six charities who collect the highest NUMBER of donations will win a matching funds grant for up to $10,000. With just 9 days left in the contest (it ends 9/16), they are currently in 2nd, with a little over 300 donations) - but all the other charities in the contest are working VERY hard to collect donations for their causes. The competition is heating up!
Info from the Bexar Co. HUmane Society:
Camp Humane, June 18-22, 8-10 years old and July 16-20, 11-13 years old
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From 9am - 5pm
During a typical day, campers receive humane education, workshops from veterinarians or animal experts, and several animal classes designed to foster a special appreciation for animals. Campers are placed in teams of eight with counselors assigned to each team. Camp cost is $225 and includes 2 snacks and lunch. Space is still available for both camps. Stop by and pick up a registration form at the front desk here at the shelter from noon to 7pm, Tuesday thru Sunday. Contact Lois Tanigawa, 226- 7461 ext 119 or PRasst@humanesocietyspca.org for any questions.
With the pups gone it was quiet enough for me to sleep in this morning instead of getting up at dawn. I LOVE to sleep in and my bed is very comfy! I even have my own pillow.
I was still very tired today despite sleeping in until 8am. I had to get up and get ready to go to the hospital to do my pet therapy rounds. I could barely keep my….eyes ….open….zzzzzzzz.
Most dogs will display a tendency to jump on people at times. How often will vary with breed and by individual. One theory suggests that dogs are trying to get close to the person’s face - not to attack, but to interact. Other dogs, especially of the same breed, have faces close to their level and the dog will use its nose and eyes to explore.
So, one way to deal with jumping is to give them no need to reach. Kneel down and interact with the dog at its level. Let it explore your face in a safe way, while keeping an eye out for excessive assertiveness. Very rarely will a dog bite its owner this way, especially if the human has taken the trouble to become the ‘alpha’ (leader of the pack).
Got an email today about this adorable book, and the story behind it!
Studio 904 salon owner Kay Hirai came to a profound realization–her Jack Russell Terrier, Yumi, was the four legged embodiment of all she had incorporated into her successful business during the last 20 years. That realization led to Hirai to author Yumi’s Life Lessons, a book detailing the six principles Kay observed and learned from Yumi during her life.
Hirai also believes every person and animal fortunate enough to have a good life should become a part of her network in giving back. Hirai relates, “I used to always tell Yumi how lucky she was to be owned by me and would often wonder what Yumi could do to affect a change for the better for other animals who are not as fortunate.”
As some of you may remember, Aris was the German Shepherd that came to us from Lake Norman Animal Rescue and was placed in our Second Chance Program for shelter and rescue dogs. Aris had been emaciated and beaten for the first ten months of his life and was brought to us to be rehabilitated. We worked with him for about 4 months to turn around his lack of trust for humans.
He was later adopted by a couple in Charlotte, NC and has live with them since. Aris has been in his new home for almost a year now. Below is an email that we recently received from Aris’ new parents.
This week, May 4-10 is the American Humane Association’s Be Kind to Animals Week! The group created this celebratory week in 1915 to celebrate the unique bond between humans and animals.
Though we all love our fur-babies, there are some special things we can do this week to work towards a better future for all animals, everywhere.
So how can you be kind to animals this week? The AHA recommends the following:
Speak out for animals. Get active in local animal welfare policies and legislation.
