It’s that time again… another installment of Blog the Change for Animals!
I’ve focused on a variety of issues in the past (for my earlier posts related to Be the Change for Animals, click here), but today I want to keep it short and sweet.
As you know, Bella’s a rescue pup. I found her using Petfinder… I’ll forever be indebted to that wonderful website for making these last 10 years of puppy love possible. With that in mind, I’d like to dedicate today’s post to Petfinder… it’s Petfinder’s 15th birthday this weekend, after all. Synergy!
Yesterday, I read an article about animal shelters and how both adoptions and donations have been declining due to the economy. That’s why all I want to say to you today is this: if you’re thinking about getting another pet, adopt. Consider donating your time, money, or resources to your local shelters and rescue groups. Petfinder has a wealth of info… read about how you can help and then find a local rescue group. I’ve donated food and other items in the past, but I’ve decided that I want to do more.
Today, I renew my own commitment to helping animals and will be contacting at least one local group to donate my time. I hope you’ll take a few moments today to think about what you could do to help animals in need. (If you’re already involved with a rescue group in any way shape or form, I want you to know that you are my hero and I want to be like you when I grow up.)
Like I said, short and sweet. (As short as I’m capable of anyway.)
To read more fantastic Blog the Change entries, check out the list after the jump. To participate in the blog hop, visit Be the Change for Animals for more information or add your link after the jump.
Wow – I had no idea that PetFinder had been around that long! Good for them – it's a fantastic organizaation.
Thanks for participating in Blog the Change!
-Amy from GoPetFriendly.com and BtC4Animals.com
Thank you for participating in Blog the Change Day and for recognizing Petfinder's 15th Birthday. There are so many ways people can help their local shelters and rescue groups – financially, with the donation of food and supplies, volunteering their time, helping to spread the word, etc. If everyone does a little something, it's adds up to a very BIG difference. Thanks again!
Vicki Cook
BtC4Animals.com and Bunny's Blog
Great post and Happy Birthday, Petfinder!
Amy – I know! I didn't realize either. Though I got Bella almost 10 years ago and I can't believe it was that long ago either!
Vicki – I totally agree! 🙂
FiveSibesMom – Thanks!
Great post! Two of my most favorite words are rescue and adopt!
Hey there, Triberr pal! Thanks so much for Blogging the Change – splendidly, as always.
This economy is truly hurting rescue animals. They need us now more than ever. I love that you've renewed your time commitment, and I wish Petfinder all the best as they work hard to adopt out 15,000 pets this weekend! It will be a challenge, to be sure, but if anybody can pull it off, they can. As far as I'm concerned any number of animals who find homes makes progress (she says as her 7 rescue animals snooze peacefully.)
See you soon!
Kim
BTC4animals.com
ThisOneWildLife.com
Great cause. I was thinking along a similar line to you over at Something Wagging.
Is Bella going to be mad that you gave hints about her age? She looks so youthful.
Great job!!! So happy to see Petfinder written about!! xoxoxo
You had great suggestions to as to how we can help
Yay Petfinder and yay Bella! Pet finder is such a great orgaization.
Brian – those are some pretty fantastic words!
Kim – I agree 100%.
Pamela – I hope Bella doesn't mind. From the way she acts, you'd never know either! 🙂
Caren – Thanks!
Kolchak Puggle – Agreed… yay!
Good luck with your volunteering 🙂 You're right, there are so many different ways that people can support rescue efforts, even if they are not in a position to adopt another animal right now.
Angela
UK
Yay for Petfinder! And for helping so many find their forever homes! Including Beautiful Bella 🙂
The Road Dogs
Poochie Freak – So true… thanks for stopping by!
Road Dogs – I second that yay! 🙂
Love this post … what a great birthday card and thank you card – because what better gift could you have ever received than your beautiful Bella?!
-Chandra at Daley's Dog Years
chandra – So very true. I am thankful for her furry face every day.
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