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Prizes, games, entertainment, fun, child-friendly, pet-friendly — what more can get from a summer time event? Pet parades are taking place all over the country this summer, and if you have never attended one, now is the time. Your pet might even be lucky enough to bring ribbons or prizes home.

According to the LaGrange Pet Parade website (www.lgpetparade.org/), they were the first to start pet parades in the United States. Their track record is quite impressive, as they have put on 62 parades. Not only is a pet parade an exciting event for the community, but it also brings local animal shelters and rescue groups together. In addition, these parades praise pets and show off their wonderful qualities. If you are interested in attending a pet parade, consider going to one of these upcoming events:

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As we discussed in my last post, “So You Want to be a Foster Home,” the hardest part of fostering is letting go. For every foster pet, there comes a time when she has gained all she can from foster care, and needs to find a permanent, adoptive home. It’s bittersweet, knowing that you’ve done a great thing by giving an animal a second chance, but having to allow a pet you’ve come to love to move on. It’s important to allow yourself time to grieve, and to celebrate your foster pet’s new home.

Understand the Adoption Process

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Fostering a homeless pet is one of the best things you can do for animals in need in your own home town. Watching an abused, neglected, or abandoned pet blossom and flourish in your home, then go on to become someone’s beloved family member, is among the most rewarding things I’ve ever experienced. However, letting go can be difficult. Fostering is not for everyone. To foster successfully, you need dedication, time, patience, intuition, and the ability to grieve healthily while simultaneously celebrating your former foster’s new home and family.

Getting Started

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You’ve made the decision to adopt your next pet, and you’ve located a nearby shelter. Now what?

You’ll need to choose a companion for up to the next 15 to twenty years from up to several hundred pets, all vying for the chance to come home with you. If the shelter you’ve chosen is of the busy, open admission variety, you’ll also be likely to end up making this choice while surrounded by dozens of other chattering families hoping to adopt, and in an environment where it’s difficult to evaluate an animal’s true personality due to stress and noise.

So, what’s a family to do, faced with making a lifetime committment to a new pet in this situation? One way to maximize the chance of bringing home just the right fit is to find a friendly shelter employee and ask a few questions about each pet on your “short list” of potential new family members.

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If you’ve decided to add a small mammal like a rabbit, rat, or hamster to your family, the next step is to choose between adopting a rescued or rehomed pet, or purchasing from a reputable, responsible breeder.

You’ll notice that I haven’t listed purchasing from a pet store as an option. That’s entirely intentional, for a number of reasons, including, but not limited to the following three: More →

Many people seeking a new pet bypass the adoption option for one reason or another. While there are certainly some situations in which purchasing from a reputable, responsible breeder is ideal, consider this list of five myths about pet adoption before bypassing rescue to look for a breeder.

1. Shelter dogs are all mutts.

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Laddie, 121141

Laddie is a wonderful ~2.5 year-old Border Collie/Saluki cross whose owner determined three dogs were too much for them. Laddie is great choice if you have other pets at home- he even likes cats! Laddie’s been terrific with kids and deserves a super home- best with a securely fenced yard.

Winnie, 150391

Winnie was brought to a local vet clinic as a stray cat. This handsome ~2.5 year-old male needs a permanent address- the “Inn” is full! Winnie’s adoption fee includes his neuter, vet exam, microchip, pet insurance and even an FIV/FeLV test!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558

The Winnipeg Humane Society
45 Hurst Way
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R3T 0R3
Tel: 204.982.3558
Fax: 204.982.3550
Email: chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca
www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Saving just one dog won’t change the world… but it surely will change the world for that one dog

Pet Pics with Santa! www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca for details!

Press Release

Coastal Pet Rescue Presents 2nd Annual Spare the Pets Bowl-a-Thon

Spend an afternoon with friends and family and help save the lives of homeless animals in Savannah.

Savannah, GA (PRWEB) April 19, 2006 — Spend an afternoon with friends and family and help save the lives of homeless animals in Savannah.

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Grimsley, 116802

Grimsley is a very handsome, regal cat who was found in St. B with a rhinestone-studded collar. He is very affectionate. Grimsley is Domestic Short Hair about 1 year old. He was vaccinated & dewormed upon his arrival & would love to be adopted to a great home! His adoption fee of $48.06 includes his neuter, vaccine, free pet insurance & much more!

Princess, 115281

This is one great family pick! Left at the back entrance of the shelter with a box of her puppies, this pretty DobieX has been with us since November 17, 2005. She was found with a note from her owners that read they could not afford to care for her any longer, and that they hoped we’d find a good home for her & her pups. Princess did extremely well in foster care, is housebroken & good with the kids she’s met. She likes other dogs & needs a family to love, and to love her. $88.06 to adopt, half off as a longterm dog.

Fees include vet exam, vaccine, pet insurance, microchip & much more!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young,
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558
chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca

The Winnipeg Humane Society
5 Kent Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2L 1X3
Phone: (204) 982-2021
Fax: (204) 982-2047

www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Where every adoptable dog finds a home and cats get a second chance at life!

Did Valentine’s Day leave you feeling a little lonely?

Prancer, 115901

We need to find Prancer a home! Found stray in Moose Lake, Prancer has a congenital neurological condition that causes her to high-step (hence the name!) & some weakness. Prancer is a very loving, and very loveable pup who needs a home with someone who understands that although she has special needs, she also needs someone special! We’d love to find a home with another well mannered dog for Prancer to live with. This nearly-housebroken pup is ~7 months old and $139.00 adoption fee applies.

Casanova, 116144

Casanova was found on St. Anne’s Road in early January after living in the area since the summer. Casanova is truly a charmer; starts off a little shy and once he knows you, watch out ’cause he’s a loverboy! If you’re suffering the post Valentine’s Day-blues, you’ll be lonely no more with Casanova in your life! Only $48.06 to adopt, his love is priceless!

Fees include vet exam, vaccine, pet insurance, microchip & much more!

If you would like to adopt one of these pets, please contact:

Chantal Young,
Adoption Coordinator
204.982.3558
chantaly@humanesociety.mb.ca

The Winnipeg Humane Society
5 Kent Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
R2L 1X3
Phone: (204) 982-2021
Fax: (204) 982-2047

www.winnipeghumanesociety.ca

Where every adoptable dog finds a home and cats get a second chance at life!