| As you have probably seen in the news with all the | | | | Many people criticize the mere existence of this type |
| recent foreclosures home owners are not just | | | | of shelters, they question the funding that goes into |
| leaving their homes, they are also leaving their pets | | | | them considering how many children around the world |
| because chances are at their new place they are not | | | | are in need of food or a home. Well, as supreme |
| allowed. | | | | beings of the creation it is our responsibility to look |
| Well there is no need to do that, Animal Shelter.org is | | | | after the less powerful beings and that includes |
| an organization supported by the Humane Society | | | | animals. There are enough people in the world to |
| that is even available on Twitter and will take pets | | | | take care of both children and animals. |
| from owners who can no longer have them for | | | | Adopting a pet is an act of love and implies saving a |
| whatever reason. There is a list of shelters on the | | | | life. The best example I can give is the case of |
| animalshelter.org webpage by State where you can | | | | Navidad (Christmas in Spanish), a boxer that was |
| go and get information by zip code. If you are not up | | | | rescued around last Christmas Eve with extreme |
| for taking a chance on a street dog, then this would | | | | malnutrition. Blood work later on revealed that she |
| be the best way to go. They do not just have | | | | had terminal cancer and despite that, she still found a |
| mutts, there are pure bloods or even with pedigree | | | | home to spend whatever time she has left, with a |
| that get abandoned. | | | | good quality of life. There have been many people |
| If you want to minimize the possibilities of animals | | | | helping out with the meds and special food she |
| being sick, then you need to take a good look at the | | | | requires, and a vet who has volunteered her services |
| shelter. Cleanliness, the way the staff treats the | | | | for free. |
| animals, the behavior the animals exhibit. If you have | | | | Do not be afraid of helping out a little creature in |
| been a previous pet owner you have a good idea of | | | | need. There are more people than you know that |
| what is normal and what is not; if you have never | | | | are ready to help, there are tons of information on |
| owned a pet, then do some research before going | | | | line and you can be sure it will warm up your home |
| to look at potential pets. You can also help monitor | | | | and your heart. |
| the shelters this way. | | | | |