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I’ve been on the pet rescue circuit for many years, and have heard them all - even from my own sister. Excuses, for unloading a pet, once considered a family member. Homeless pets are the result of unfortunate circumstance through no fault of their own. They are guilty of only one thing: wanting a place to call home. Personally, every pet i’ve ever owned has been a rescue. My supermodel cat, Holly, actually was taken from an alcoholic. Nice enough guy, but wouldn’t spay his cats. So I did it - and grabbed all the kittens. Now my sister (different one), on the other hand, insists on buying her pets from pet stores. The last three have been bow-legged, retarded and deaf, in that order. It sounds funny, but it’s not - it’s true. Meanwhile, the compliments i get on my Siberian Husky, La Femme Nikita, are uncanny. I cannot leave the house without getting some comment on her looks, manners, personality, hair cut, collar, owner (ha-ha), whatever. “Really, SHE is a rescue? No!” Insinuating that rescued pets are damaged goods, which they are so not. We need to spread the word peeps: Sheltered pets are A-OK!
Join animal rights advocate, Bernadette Peters, next Monday, August 6th in Union Square Park (NYC). Bernadette is the most compassionate of all the signs, a Pisces, FYI! A 10am Press conference will unveil the new CACC ad campaign, to be followed with adoptions and giveaways until 2pm. This is a great chance to adopt a furry love muffin, or two, or three, if you haven’t all ready.
I completely agree, rescue pets are probably the most rewarding things you can have in your life. Your Husky is just beautiful, I can see why she gets so many compliments. She’s so cute!
Comment by jenjen — July 31, 2007 @ 1:05 pm
I agree, too. My 2 fat cats (adorably fat, that is) are rescues from when I lived in Spain. Yes, they are Spanish cats who have lived in 2 countries, 3 states and 7 apartments. No, 8 apartments. Proving, that where there is a will, there is a way to keep your pet! Its a lifetime commitment - their lifetime. No excuses.
I have blogged about Pet Happy Hours on both coasts. Animal rights mean a lot to me, too.
(btw - your dog is gorgeous.)
Comment by Natalie (aka: The Liquid Muse) — August 2, 2007 @ 4:48 am