American Humane: Adopt-A-Dog Month
Today we’re kicking off the start of the American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month.
Throughout the month of October I’m going to feature articles regarding all things adoption; tips, advice, adoption stories, and ways to help even if you’re not looking to adopt.
Big dogs, small dogs, adult dogs, puppy dogs — you can find them all at your local shelter or breed rescue group. And each one is guaranteed to enhance your life, make you smile and rock your world.
Millions of dogs are surrendered to our nation’s animal welfare organizations every year, not because they are bad or unlovable, but because their owners just couldn’t take care of them anymore. Now these dogs are homeless, and they need a second chance.
American Humane works year-round to support these animal welfare organizations, promote adoptions and enhance the bond that people share with their companion animals. And each year, we celebrate American Humane’s Adopt-A-Dog Month and give shelters tools and resources to continue fostering connections between people and pets.
We encourage everyone to visit their local shelters, learn about the services they provide and — best of all — see all the wonderful dogs they have ready to be adopted.
Having a dog rocks. Experts say dogs promote exercise, help lower blood pressure, prevent heart disease, and fight depression and loneliness. Plus, dogs often can serve as “social aids,” helping people get to know others, sparking conversations, and encouraging increased social contact and greater bonds between people.
If you’re ready to have your world rocked, check out the resources at American Humane to learn about the adoption process, behavior and training, and pet care.
So, are you ready to rock your world?
Well, I hope it is okay that I jumped the gun by a couple of days and adopted Izben at the tail end of September! He was in a kill shelter in Mississippi and I was there for business. He came home with me on Sunday. Currently, he’s snoring on the couch next to me. I think he’s going to do just fine!
Congrats Izben on your wonderful new forever home.
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All of my ix dog over the past almost 20 year have been dpotees in one way or another,
The first was a snow white puppy that wa named Jake. He was followed a few month later y a 1 year old Huky/Collie mix named Isaac. This was just after Isaac Asimov passed away.
Then, just aabout 10 year ago I moved to Ecuador and a family wa moving to England and didn’t want to transport a 10 year old Golden female to a 6 month quarantine.
Jake died in 2002 of complicaiton involving epilepsy. Isaac paed away in 2007 after beignn crippled in 2002. He was carried outside everyday of hi life and many time per day.
Keley, the Golden paed away in 2003 at tthe ripe old age of 15 and a half.
Then in 2002 I adopeted Neil. Neil wa an 8 year old St. Bernard with a bad biting problem. He now sleeps on my bed almost every night.
All he needed was concentrated love. Neil i now 14 yeqrs old and in great shape although he is starting to show his age.
Then came the TazMonser so named becaue he was a blur of activity - mot of it destructive. Taz has contracted cancer of the tongue and only ha a few weeks left now.
then came Nana - Nana was adopted from teh streets of Quito by a lady who was forced by her landlord to give her up o I was elected. Nana has yellow eyes and love me deeply. She attack everyone and everything that enters our compound.
The most recent addition tot eh pack is Canelle. He’s a 3 year old Golden Female and he’s as active and destructive as Taz was at his worst.
They have all been amazing friends - Kelsey and Canelle are th e only o called “Purebreds” that I’ve ever had.
I wouldn;t have mied any of them for the world.
Alway consider an adult adoption rather than a puppy. Kid will take puppie - sometimes it work out, ometime it doen’t. Isaac and Canelle were purchaed for kid and it didn’t work for them for whatever reason.
I wa happy to receive them. I hoipe whenever you adopt you will have great reult too.
Our home near Quito is named “Rainbow Bridge.” That’s where we all go when we leave here.