January 24th is National Change a Pet's Life Day! - What Will You Do To Celebrate??
National Change a Pet's Life Day is a day dedicated to encouraging all of us to focus on helping pets in need. Here are my top three picks on ways you can celebrate the day!!
Pet Adoption: Each year, approximately 8 million stray and unwanted animals are taken in by shelters across the country. Of those taken in nearly half or about 3.7 million are euthanized because good homes are never found. Shelter euthanasia is the leading cause of death for both dogs and cats in the United States. Adopting a pet is just one way you can celebrate National Change a Pet's Life Day. If you or someone you know is interested in adopting a pet Petfinder, North Shore Animal League America, or Paws are here to assist you in finding the perfect match in your area.
Foster Parenting: Maybe you're passionate about helping save a pet, but being a permanent pet owner just doesn't fit your lifestyle. Foster parenting is a wonderful solution. Whelping mothers, young puppies, senior dogs and dogs with kennel stress are all vulnerable to the environment of a kennel and tend to do better in the quiet comfort of a loving home. Celebrate National Change a Pet's Life Day by contacting your local humane society or animal shelter and find out how you can become a foster parent to a pet in need. Keep in mind foster parenting is a temporary solution to finding a permanent home for a pet, it is easy to become attached, so be prepared to shed a few tears when your foster pet finds his or her forever home.
