Tuesday, November 8, 2011

It's National Animal Shelter (and Rescue!) Appreciation Week!

 

 

 

 

This notice, and accompanying video, come from The Humane Society of the United States.

For many years, I have been an advocate and activist not only for human rights, but also for animal rights. I've been involved in animal rescue and rehabilitation (both wildlife and domestic animals). Helping animals is one of my passions!
 
One of the most heartbreaking things for me is to know that there are millions of animals who have been abandoned and/or mistreated, who end up homeless, languishing in shelters, and in many cases "euthanized" simply because there isn't enough room. This doesn't happen in "no-kill" shelters, but still, a cage in a shelter is no substitute for a real home.
 
Irresponsible and callous people fail to spay and neuter their animals and the puppies and kittens end up homeless, either dumped off at a shelter, or roaming the streets, with only a few of the more fortunate ones eventually being  adopted into a secure and loving home.
 
Please watch the video from HSUS and consider adopting an animal.
 
Barbara Hartwell Percival
November 8, 2011
 
PS: This is a happy video, not a tear-jerker!
 
The Humane Society of the United States
 

Show some love to a local animal shelter or rescue group Nov. 6–12, 2011

Shelters and rescue groups find homes for millions of pets looking for a loving family every year. Join The HSUS in celebrating these wonderful people and groups—and adopt your next pet!
 
Click here for video:
 
 
 
Barbara Hartwell Percival
Legal Defense & Research Trust
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