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"Choose Adoption, Save Lives: Why Adopting a Pet is the Way to Go.Adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue organization saves lives, reduces overpopulation, and offers a rewarding experience for both you and your new furry friend. Plus, it promotes responsible pet ownership and sends a powerful message of compassion. So, skip the pet store and choose adoption for a win-win outcome."

It’s National Adopt A Shelter Pet Day! Today is a day to celebrate the shelter pets you dedicate your lives to saving 🧡   Approximately 7 million homes in America plan to add a pet to their family this year. According to 2023 data collected by Best Friends, if just 6% more chose to adopt, we would close the lifesaving gap and save every at-risk pet in our nation's shelters.   But we have to welcome them in with open, inclusive adoption practices, or we risk them turning to other sources for their family pets. Learn more about removing common obstacles to adoption here: https://lnkd.in/ejWWz4zJ

Just 6% more. That’s both a huge goal and a small step at the same time. The same applies to so many causes that matter to each of us — we tend to look for the 100% solution to huge goals and gets paralyzed by that, that we forget we just need to take one small step to start. One action. One campaign. One conversation.

Are you looking to adopt a new king or queen to your castle? 🐈🐕👑 If you’re considering adopting, the Pet Adoption Gateway has a custom-curated checklist especially for those who are in search of the perfect pet – even if you haven’t adopted your furry friend yet. It's never too early to discover things like: 👑𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 👑𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 👑𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 👑...𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗼 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗽𝗲𝘁 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝘀 By signing up, you’re also helping us! With special offers from their trusted partners, you can buy products that not only will spoil your new pet but help us rescue more pets in need. Could our next rescue be the one you adopt? Sign up now: https://lnkd.in/enHkMxAW #PetAdoptionGateway #PetParentingParadise

If you're interested in volunteering with your pet - or - if you're just curious about what's involved, this is for you! Everyone is welcome to attend these two free online classes! The classes are led by experienced Pet Partners Instructors who also volunteer with their therapy animal. They have a curriculum to ensure you get the most out of each class, but they also welcome questions and discussion. Each class is approximately 1 hour to 1.5 hours. Pre-register for class at least 48 hours in advance (instructions below). 🐾 Volunteering with Your Pet (Online Intro), 6:30 pm Mountain Time, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 --- This 1-hour class is a great introduction to the Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program, requirements, accepted species and more. We also address ways that you can volunteer “unleashed” (without an animal). There is no obligation for attending. 🐾 Being the Best For Your Pet (Handling Class), 6:30 pm Mountain Time, Wednesday, November 8, 2023 --- This class is good for ALL pet parents. Learn how to improve communication and trust with your pet and how to be your pet's best advocate, and more! This is a great beginning for new volunteers or those considering volunteering, and it's an excellent refresher for current volunteers and good prep for a Team Evaluation. **^Please register for class at least 48 hours in advance *** at petpartners.org. You will need to sign up for a free volunteer page in the Volunteer Center (if you haven’t already done so) and login. Then make the following selections: ..Courses and Events .... Sign up ......Handler ........Workshops ..........By Location ...........Mountain Time ............Online Classes ...............Available Classes. Choose the class and date that works best for you. You will be emailed a Zoom link prior to class. #utahpetpartners #therapyanimalsofutah #petpartners #animalassistedtherapy #volunteer #therapydog

Today is World Day Against Pet Abandonment. Abandonment – the opposite of adoption – typically refers to surrender, desertion, or neglect. In 2014, a young puppy named Rapunzel was rescued from the wild. She got adopted quickly and grew up in a home with a new name - Typo. However, in October 2023, Typo suddenly needed to be rehomed. Reflecting on our response to this SOS, I see clear parallels with my latest work with HeroCODE Academy. Just as we adapted to Typo's needs and supported her resilience, the 4 Guiding Principles drive our adaptation and response to unexpected events. 1. Courage to Act: Despite challenges and uncertainties, we prioritized Typo's physical and psychosocial well-being by welcoming her into our home promptly. 2. Own the Challenge: Upon Typo's arrival, a thorough assessment identified areas where we could help, such as addressing her emotional baggage (see video) and treating her sensitive, pus-filled paws. Taking ownership of her care inspired swift recovery in health and confidence. 3. Demonstrate Passion: Managing Typo's sensitive paws, which risked bites during cleaning due to her pain, and addressing overgrown nails causing inflammation required patience and dedication. In spite of the challenges, our commitment to her recovery never wavered. 4. Engage Respectfully: Building trust with Typo involved understanding her past traumas and respecting her journey. This approach fostered a strong, trusting relationship that facilitated her healing process. Today, Typo has found happiness with another family as an 8-year-old black beauty. Witnessing her joyful transformation underscores the importance of respecting life. Ensuring animals are cared for parallels the pursuit of success at work, demanding a commitment to both physical and psychosocial safety. Remember, a dog is a lifelong commitment. Please adopt responsibly and seek support from your Animal Welfare Group if facing challenges. Let's ensure our pets never pay the price for our decisions. #RespectingLife #HeroCODE #adoptAccountability

🐾 Last Saturday marked International Dog Day, and though we're fashionably late (because Gamescom🙃), we want to send out a massive bark-out to all the good boys and girls out there! Meet RedOne, our virtual adoptee. We support him while he's in the loving care of Fundacja Krzykosiaki - a pet rescue for dogs that might not be the first choice for adoption. For our peers in the gaming industry and beyond, here's a thought: 📝 If animal welfare aligns with your values, embed it in your company's ethos. Make it visible, be it on your website or promotional materials. 💰 Provide financial backing to pet rescues. Beyond one-time gestures, 'virtual adoptions' provide steady backing. 🗓 Foster a culture of volunteering. At 8Bit, we offer up to 4 volunteer days yearly. 🦮 Advocate for mindful pet adoption. We share tales of successful adoptions, have dedicated channels for pet-centric discussions, and even grant an extra day off to employees for new pet onboarding. Pets make our world brighter, let's do our bit to make theirs the same. 📽️ Video by: Zbyszek Kowalewski, Fundacja Krzykosiaki #internationaldogday #gamingcommunity #animalwelfare #adoptdontshop

New episode today! Join us for an enlightening episode of Starlight Pet Talk as we shine a spotlight on the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter in Georgetown, Texas. In this episode, we sit down with Community Programs Coordinator April Pfeiffer, to discuss the challenges and triumphs encountered by this shelter. April discusses the pivotal role of fostering, volunteering, and donating in supporting the shelter's mission. By fostering animals, volunteering time, or contributing financially, individuals can directly impact the lives of animals in need and bolster the shelter's efforts. Key Takeaways - WCRAS faces challenges due to the high number of animals they care for, but they have various programs in place to find homes for these animals. - Fostering, volunteering, and donating are important ways to support the shelter's work and help animals in need. - The shelter emphasizes the importance of finding the right match for each animal and provides resources and support to adopters and fosters. Shoutouts in this episode: Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Rehome by Adoptapet.com

Happy Random Act of Kindness Day, fellow pet lovers! 🐾💖 Today is the perfect opportunity to extend our love and compassion beyond our furry family members and reach out to the broader community of animal enthusiasts. Here are a few paws-itively impactful ways you can make a difference: 1. Share Supplies: Got extra pet food, toys, or accessories? Consider donating them to local animal shelters or fellow pet parents in need. 2. Volunteer Time: Spend some time volunteering at a local animal shelter. Whether it's walking dogs, cuddling cats, or helping with events, your time is invaluable. 3. Foster a Pet: Open your home to foster pets. Providing a temporary home can significantly impact an animal's life and aid in their socialization and adoption process. 4. Support Pet Businesses: Buy from local pet shops or pet-friendly cafes. Supporting small businesses helps the pet-loving community thrive. 5. Educate and Advocate: Use your voice on social media to spread awareness about pet adoption, responsible pet ownership, and animal welfare issues. 6. Random Acts of Pet Kindness: Offer to pet sit for a friend who needs a break, or surprise a neighbour with a dog walk on a busy day. ❓What Was Your Random Act of Kindness ❓ My act of kindness is focused on one specific family and helping them overcome troubles with their furry friend. Every little act of kindness creates ripples of love and care that can transform lives. Let's make the world a better place for our animal friends, one kind gesture at a time. 🐕🐈💕 #RandomActsofKindnessDay #PetLoversUnite #AnimalWelfare #SpreadLove #KindnessMatters #AdoptDontShop February 17, 2024 at 09:05AM via Instagram https://lnkd.in/g_ZrgSaG

Pet parents are all heart! According to Best Friends Animal Society, 9 out of 10 pet parents consider pets a family member. And it’s no different when they’ve welcomed a rescue pet into their pack, whether permanently or as fosters. Research by Forbes shows that some of the top ways pet parents show their love toward their fur babies include: Taking family photos with their pet (58.7%), Including their pet in a holiday card (36.2%), Regularly preparing homemade food or treats (45%), Ordering their pet a special treat at a restaurant (43.2%), Taking their dog to dog-friendly activities (43.2%), Buying their pet a holiday gift (67.2%). If this sounds like you, you are a special breed, and our kind of pet parent! 🐾🎉 To celebrate National Pet Parents Day on April 28 — and help more pets find and stay in their forever homes — Pet Prana® is partnering with select pet rescue organizations to champion foster and adoption, and empower pet parents with free dog training resources. Check out their amazing foster and adoption programs, and support them in their mission to match more pets with amazing pet parents like you: RSQ209 Marley's Mutts Dog Rescue The Beagle Alliance BARC's Rescue Oregon Coast Humane Society _ 🐾 ___ #petprana #nahmuttstay #socializationmatters #rescueproud #petrescue #adoptdontshop #nationalpetparentsday #supportnonprofits #fosteringsaveslives #dogmom #dogdads #petsarefamily