I don't think there's a better present (for Valentine's Day or any day) than a loving animal who needs a loving home. Gracie, the cutie up above, was my birthday present in 2002. Mystic, the cutie down below, was an every day sort of present - we found her and fell in love. Search Petfinder to find the newest member of your family or to locate a shelter in your area.
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Tony Lee
February 11th, 2009 at 2:30 pm
Hello Stefanie,
Great post on pet adoption.
We are in the Sacramento area of California. Due to all the home foreclosures in our area, it has left animal shelters full of pets abandoned by their owners. Luckily some of the local television stations in our area do a short 5 minute ad, and feature the animals with pictures and names available for adoption.
Many do not realize that pets are a victim of our poor economy as well.
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Condo Blues
February 11th, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Such cute cats!
During February a lot of animal shelters fill up with people who bought puppies and kittens as Christmas gifts and then find out that puppies and kittens need training to be well-behaved pets.
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Marlborogirl
February 12th, 2009 at 8:17 am
is it so hard to train a kit? or a dog?
The only thing animal needs is - Love
In return they create perfect lovely atmosphere at home.
That is worth to have animals.
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wilson
February 12th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
I love all those fluffy cats, Stefanie. I'm glad that you concern about unfortunately cats...
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Grog
February 12th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Stefanie..those faces are precious
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Jenn Giraldi
February 13th, 2009 at 10:31 am
Thanks for the post Stefanie. I adopted my cat from the humane society over 10 years ago and have loved every day since. Animals bring true happiness in life!
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pays to live green
February 13th, 2009 at 11:27 am
Adoption is a wonderful way to get a pet, especially a cat. There are so many cats that are in shelters and don't get homes. I just don't get why people don't choose to adopt more because there are just so many animals in shelters that need homes.
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goldensands
February 18th, 2009 at 2:16 am
I simply say This is really good one quality make your more strong and love nature. I also have 5 horse 3 Dogs and I know they have feelings they try to understand you but not express themselves. Nice to share your adoption with us.
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Stefanie
March 11th, 2009 at 7:53 pm
My kitties appreciate the compliments!
Marlborogirl, it's really not that difficult, but some people just don't care to take the time to do the right thing. We had a bit of a difficult time with Gracie, she's a stubborn little trouble-maker, and Mystic was the definition of scaredy-cat, but we would never have given up on either of them!