As illustrated by the buckets of rain that have been falling lately, it’s hurricane and tropical storm season. Check out this handy infographic from Petfinder about keeping your dog safe during a storm. Make sure that when it comes to your pets, you control the story of the hurricane.
For more tips, including how to keep your cats safe during a storm and how to help pets lost during a disaster, click here.
Today, Petfinder is encouraging bloggers to talk about how awesome cats are. Now, don’t tell Bella and Tavish, but I happen to agree. My first pet was actually a pretty cool cat named Buttercup.
Fun fact: pom-poms can double as a cat bed
So, in honor of Buttercup and awesome cats (and cat lovers) everywhere, today’s links are feline-focused. Enjoy some kitty cuteness, and then get out there and adopt a cat! (Let me assure you – I would happily do so if Bella and Tavish were not champion cat chasers. Maybe they need to read this post.)
Seriously though, in spite of all of the silly reasons I listed above, there’s only one reason you really need to know. Cats are awesome.
Also, I give a huge thumbs up to any animal that gives me a reason to make a Lionel Richie reference.
Hello, is it an adorable kitty you’re looking for?
If so, head on over to Petfinder and search for an adoptable cat near you! Then take lots of photos and tell everyone else you know why adopting a cat is the best. The Internet is sorely lacking in cat pictures, after all.
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.
