A Sitting For a Cause Blog Featuring All Things Pet-Related
One of the greatest things to come out of any animal adoption is the wonderful story of good animals finding a new home. It’s always a celebration whenever an animal gets a new lease on life, and it is important to take the time to celebrate it when it occurs. Whether big or small, all adoptions are a thing to […]
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According to the ASPCA, 6.5 million pets enter U.S. animal shelters each year. This is a major problem that is unlikely to go away any time soon, but fortunately we can all contribute to help out. There are plenty of ways we can reduce these numbers, from raising awareness, to donating our time and money, and more! Here are four […]
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Editor’s Note: Please welcome our newest intern, Devon Hodge! Devon lives in Washington State, where she attends Western Washington University. She is a senior majoring in English with an emphasis in creative writing. Her dog, Diego, is a rescue and has been living with her family for almost 2 years. All my life, I’ve had dogs. Growing up, my family owned two purbred whippets […]
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We look to celebrities for their fashion, their acting, and their fascinating lives. But did you know that we can also look to them to do the right thing? There are a variety of celebrity figures that support adopting a rescued animal and are even willing to go farther than that! It inspires us to do the same in our […]
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Many pet owners want their new pet to be able to fit into their family. For athletic owners who prefer to go on runs, long walks, and hikes, this means they want a dog who can keep up! However, not all dogs are meant to go on long active adventures with their owners and sometimes get tired out very easily. […]
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When adopting your first puppy, there are many things you’ll need. Some people don’t realize how much money and work a puppy can be. Don’t let your new puppy’s cuteness distract you from being properly prepared once he or she gets home. Here are 10 supplies you’ll need for your first puppy: 1. Food There are many brands of dog […]
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When trying to spread awareness about the need for good homes for animals in need of adoption, catching people’s attention with a funny or well placed advertisement can go a long way. They can both awareness for the plight of shelter animals and bring a little humor or empathy to someone’s day. There are many memorable advertisement campaigns out there, […]
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When people think of animals shelters, they don’t often think about the variety of animals they will find when they visit. The truth is, there is a surprising number of different types of animals available, from smaller animals, to the more common ones we expect to find, to even livestock! It pays to keep in mind all of the different […]
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Animal shelters have many challenges facing them in their quest to unite abandoned animals with good homes. Battling people’s preconceived notions about rescue pets, public ignorance over curbing animal overpopulation, lack of centralized funding for these non-profit shelters, and the staggering number of animals all contribute to a veritable host of problems to surmount. One of the best ways to […]
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Hamsters are not only adorable, but they’re also a good starter pet or alternative to the more common options of cats and dogs, especially if anyone in your family has animal allergies. If you’re considering adding a hamster to your family, there are a few pieces of information that are important for any future hamster owner to know. Here are […]
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