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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
Sadly, there’s not enough people out there like you that will openly adopt sheltered pets. I have lived in NY for over 20 years and every animal I have ever had has been one that I found. My most recent kitty was found in the basement of a local laundromat.
I concur with you! I have personally found that rescue pets tend to have the best character out of all pets. My rescue kitty has an anxiety problem where he hates being cornered and held. But if you get a milk cap on the floor in front of him, he will entertain you for hours with flying antics.
It makes me happy to see that there are people out there who care. You have bolstered my, albeit small, faith in humanity.
Comment by Brendan — August 3, 2008 @ 5:47 am