Archive for the ‘adoption’ Category
Siamese…Dogs?
When I got the urge to add a second dog to my little family, I worried how my first dog, Happy would handle it. He’s a shy dog and not the biggest fan of other canines or new people. As you can see from the photo of my little Siamese twins above, Happy and Joey (my second dog) are getting along so great they often share the same bed. Aside from the adorableness, another bonus is that Happy has gotten much better with his shyness. Read the rest of this entry »
Jacksonville Humane Society
Charity Crush
When I first moved to Jacksonville nearly six years ago, I lived on the other side of town. On my commute to work every morning I would pass the Jacksonville Humane Society, which is located on Beach Blvd. near a busy intersection. I didn’t think much of it (other than, wow, I wish I had a pup of my very own) until April 7, 2007. That morning as I drove past the building, I smelled smoke. Firetrucks were stationed just inside the gate, blocking my view, so it wasn’t until I got to work that I knew what happened: during the night, a devastating fire had torn through the Jacksonville Humane Society’s facilities. Although firefighters responded quickly and valiantly, the fire claimed the lives of 19 dogs and 67 cats – about half of the animals who were housed there that night.
Later that week, when a fellow employee began a fund drive for the fire recovery, I made my first charitable donation as an adult. In the check’s memo section I wrote “More to come!”
Grateful Dogs Rescue
Charity Crush
I know a lot about my dog’s lineage and her breed-specific qualities. Sadly, most dogs aren’t as lucky to have well-documented history and health. So, I’d love for my next animal — dog or cat — to be a rescue.
With so many rescue organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area, I have my pick of the litter, as it were. But Grateful Dogs Rescue in San Francisco caught my eye. In addition to being super-local to me, I’m very interested in rescue efforts in an urban landscape.
Warning: Professional Photos of Adorably Accessorized Adoptables
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It’s been suggested by shelters across the country that when their adoptable pets are photographed in a flattering way, they have a higher chance of being adopted. Because of this, some photographers donate their services to take high quality photos of shelter animals. Richard Phibbs, an accomplished celebrity and fashion photography did just that for the Humane Society of New York and the results are heart melting adorable photos + me doing my best to resist the urge to add a third animal to my home. More to coo over after the jump. Read the rest of this entry »
