A Little Beagle Named Watkins

A lot of emotions today while at the shelter. I can't help but be surprised (again) at the amount of lovely animals sitting there; some surrendered by their families, others found as strays and never claimed. For each of the dogs there, it is more than a kennel number or id code, more than a newly assigned name or description, and it is the empty space that comes after their new name or number that hits the hardest.

Adopt, Rescue, Volunteer, Lend a Hand: Animal Welfare Graphics (free to use)

Images for those in animal welfare, volunteers, people thinking about getting involved and making a difference. There is no greater need for helpers than right now, this year, everywhere; shelters are full to capacity, animals are sitting and waiting for homes that never come; and the list of intakes just never ends. If you can't adopt right now, maybe you can foster; if you can't come out and walk dogs at your local animal shelter, perhaps you can socialize cats, take a dog out for a day trip, spend time with them, help out in other ways, donate, educate, invite, and enlighten others about the overwhelming need for good people.

"I just came to say hello"

I know this....you know this; we all KNOW being kind to others is a good thing ...and yet, we forget, don't we? I do, that's why I'm going to share this little story with you. 😊

When You Adopt A Pet.....Here's What You Just Did

Your decision to save a life...did more than just "rescue" or add to your family; you are sending a message and demonstrating kindness; speaking up for what's right instead of just going with what society tells us "should be done", i.e., buying everything we see. Rather than opting to purchase a dog or puppy, actions which contribute to one of the most despicable industries out there, lacking regulation or standards, fostering situations of horrible cruelty to animals, you are opening your heart to the less fortunate creatures. That's big; huge, actually; that a human would choose to take the high road and reach out to help an animal which may not otherwise have a chance at a new, wonderful, life.

Why Are We Not More Kind To One Another?

I lost a little faith in humanity over the last few months....

People have always told me that we all go through similar things in life, face many of the same struggles and challenges, encounter the same burdens, and that no one is exempt from these situations, as this is just one of the many ways in whicb we are both alike and yet similar, as human beings.