This is just for fun and the only rule is: no researching. Looking for actual names here, not the type of animal like we usually do. Post your best guesses in the comments. Reading other people's answers before posting your own gets you coal in your stocking is optional. Answers will be posted later today.
Category: holidays
Happy New Year!
What is the best animal-related thing that happened in your life in 2013? For me, it was adding Wendy to the family. It was a bumpy start dealing with her myriad medical issues and her repeated escapes though. The vet knocked out all her medical problems one at a time and she's been in good … Continue reading Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas!
Celebrating the human-animal bond with photos and captions submitted by readers: Thank you to everyone who sent in photos for this post. It was a pleasure to put all these pictures together. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, I hope everyone is having a happy day celebrating the bond we share with our four-pawed family … Continue reading Merry Christmas!
Labor Day
A good time for everyone to take a rest. In your proper pack order, of course.
Merry Christmas
And thanks for all you guys do. All of you - your activism, your compassion and your love for animals - are my inspiration. Merry Christmas everyone.
Shelters Celebrate Lifesaving with Local Communities During the Holidays
Here are a few events being offered this month by no kill shelters in conjunction with the holiday season: UPAWS in Marquette, MI is inviting the public to come to an open house on December 15 for a shelter tour, refreshments, and discounted adoptions. *** The Allegany Co shelter in MD is holding its annual … Continue reading Shelters Celebrate Lifesaving with Local Communities During the Holidays
Thanksgiving Letter from a Reader
Hi Shirley I have a story for you! It would be called "A shelter who got it right!" The shelter is Randolph County Humane Society animal shelter and it is located in Elkins, WV. The manager of this shelter is Kelly Scheideggar and she has been here for 11 years. This shelter is a very … Continue reading Thanksgiving Letter from a Reader
The Real Danger to Black Cats at Halloween
The risk of possible animal abuse by a screened adoption applicant exists at all times, not just Halloween. There is no evidence showing the risk of possible animal abuse by a screened adoption applicant increases at Halloween. And yet some shelters and rescue groups "protect" black cats by refusing to place them with screened applicants … Continue reading The Real Danger to Black Cats at Halloween
Happy Father’s Day
Like many couples today, we don't have children but do consider our dogs to be part of the family. I think DogDads deserve to be included in today's tributes. At our house, we are very thankful for Billy who does everything from emergency gate building to contain bad Beagles to diaper duty on our elderly … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
Dr. King and Social Change
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, I wanted to share some of his words of wisdom regarding social change. There are many quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. which can be applied to the no kill movement. I will include just a few here. Please share additional quotes from Dr. King in the … Continue reading Dr. King and Social Change
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