Tag Archives: Humane Society
Nala, a Pit Bull Hero
Those of you who are totally against Pit Bulls need to read this heartwarming story from the Humane Society shelter in Redmond, Oregon, where a 10-year old blind Cocker Spaniel named Chadwick was adopted in November.
$400,000 for the Humane Society in Canton!
How’s this for a feel-good story? Seems there was a woman in Canton (my hometown) who, although no one ever knew it, was quite wealthy when she died. She had lived frugally, primarily in residence hotels, for most of her adult life and had never owned a pet. However, when she died, she bequeathed half of her substantial investment holdings to the Stark County Humane Society! Her friends are shocked, and her family is contesting the will, but the agency’s board is dancing in the streets!
See the whole story here, and take a look at your own estate planning. Do you have anything you could donate to animal care charities when you go? Check out our dog den for an article on pet-related charities.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday Top Ten: Shelter Donation Needs
If you’ve been following along, you know I’ve begun posting an adoptable dog from a shelter each Sunday. It’s true that one of the biggest needs shelters have is for people to foster and adopt the dogs they have in their care. However, if you can’t adopt a dog, there are many other ways you can help your local shelter. Here’s our list of the top ten things they need. Continue reading Tuesday Top Ten: Shelter Donation Needs
Dog Activities in Savannah, GA
Maybe I don’t get involved enough, but I don’t think there are this many dog-centered activities here in Canton. I received this e-mail from friend-of-the-blog Cynthia, who is involved in an organization known as St. Almo’s. They have some great ideas here!
A sad tail…er…tale
Have you been following the news of pets that are being abandoned at record rates due to the economy? Seems that those who have lost their jobs can’t afford to keep their pets, which makes sense, but boy what a hard choice to make. I know, you have to feed your kids and pay your electric bill, but it sure would be hard to have to give up Fido just to make it through. Continue reading A sad tail…er…tale