Tis’ The Season For Giving

By: Gayla Baer  

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save-a-pet

As part of a group writing project that’s being hosted by Kate at Babylune that focus on the spirit of giving and charities, I have chosen 1-800-Save-A-Pet. I absolutely love animals, dogs mostly and have three myself. Two of them were rescues. The other was bought from a breeder, but after seeing the living conditions of the dame and sire, I feel as though she were a rescue too.

Several years ago, I volunteered at an animal shelter – during my time there, I witnessed some horrific sites including the tragic loss of life for unwanted pets.

To the best of my knowledge, 1-800-Save-A-Pet is a no kill operation and in my heart, I believe those are the types of rescues that need the most support. Regardless of what happens, the animals come first – they will live, they will have human contact and in most cases, they will experience at least a little love.

My special pets:

Maggie (mama’s princess)

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Effie

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Rose

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If I could afford a bigger home and more land, I’d have hundreds of dogs if I could.

If you know someone who is going to give their child a pet this year, PLEASE urge them to check the rescues. Most times you can find a loving pet that’s already housebroken, trained and ready to love anyone who will love them back – many are aged beyond the chewing and rowdy puppy stages too. It’s a real win-win situation.

Puppies are cute, but giving a puppy at Christmas is the singlemost reason for such an increase in animal shelters after the first of the year.

 

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  1. Linette says:

    Your dogs are all too cute! We have two dogs, one from a rescue, one from a relative who didn’t want her any more. Great charity choice!

  2. Matt says:

    I think this is an amazing service and glad to see these animals taken care of. My girlfriends house has 9 animals living there so I don’t think we’re allowed to get anymore for now ;)

  3. brandy w says:

    i’d take one if i could but i live in a tiny apartment with young children. they are so cute.

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