A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
Animal shelters take care of animals who are looking to find a new home and since this is a huge endeavor, they are always looking for donations from people. While they always appreciate items for the animals such as blankets, toys, and food) and monetary donations, one of the greatest things you can donate to a shelter is your time. […]
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When people are looking for a pet, many forget about the variety of wonderful animals available at their local rescue shelter or humane society. People tend to overlook them and often forget about adopting an animal at all! Wouldn’t it be great to be able to share some facts about rescue shelters with people to help them learn more about […]
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When people begin to look for a new pet, there are a variety of options that await them. One of the best choices is adopting from a local animal rescue shelter. However, many people have lingering fears or misconceptions about shelter animals and they allow these to steer them away from bringing home a great new friend into their lives! […]
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As we move closer to the summer, the month of April brings us daydreams of the exciting activities we just can’t wait to try. Cookouts, hiking, lazy days by the beachside; no matter what your preference there’s a summer activity for everyone out there. What better way to get ready for the summer than by bringing a new friend into […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Andrew Howland! Andrew lives in Vermont and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in communications with a concentration in professional writing. He is currently between pets, and can’t wait to rescue another new best friend. When we think of bringing an animal into our lives, we usually focus on the joy and satisfaction it will […]
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Just like our friends and family, animals have unique personalities that can affect our interactions with them. Often animals that are more reserved and quiet won’t get the same attention as those more energetic and social animals. It is easy to fall in love with the first animal that you play with at the shelter, but it is important that […]
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There are many animals waiting to be adopted into loving forever homes in animal shelters all across the country, but for some of them this is only a dream. For animals with black fur, the wait time for adoption is four times longer than their lighter-coated friends—if they are ever adopted at all. Often referred to as Big Black Dog […]
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Welcome to Featured Rescue Friday! This week we are featuring Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary, a Forever Foster Home based Sanctuary in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. Senior dogs face a higher risk of being euthanized in animal shelters. Many people worry about the costs of unexpected vet bills and their shorter life expectancies, so older animals often go unadopted. In a recent […]
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Getting a new pet is a big decision and it becomes that much more important when you add kids into the mix. There are lots of things you need to think about before bringing a new furry friend into your home. How can you be sure that you’re making the right decision for your family? Here are a few things […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Kristian Porter! Kristian is a Nothern Kentucky University student majoring in English with a double minor in Business and History. She lives in Cincinnati with her dog, Jordin, and her two cats, Percy and Oli. I have fallen in love three times in my life. My first pet was a long haired Dachshund named […]
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