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OCTOBER 31, 2013 - NOVEMBER 06, 2013 | 3
Making a difference, one pet at a time... It takes someone who cares As part of our continuing desire to focus on those in our community who care for unwanted animals, we are highlighting here the work that animal rescue organizations and individuals do in helping homeless pets find homes.
It takes a rescuer Arroyo of Pasadena by Darlene Papa Lifelineforpets.org
Multiple Choice Question: Which pets are often passed over and either languish in nokill shelters or are euthanized for no good reason? a. adults & seniors; b. special needs; c. black & dark-colored; Answer: Yes, you knew it--ALL of them! Browse the websites of shelters and rescue organizations, or attend an adoption event, and you'll see. Take the example of adult and senior pets. Sure, people love the puppies and kittens, but they usually have no trouble finding homes. Look into the eyes of an older or senior dog or cat, sitting in their kennel or cage and watch those tails wag and those ears perk up when you sweet-talk them. All these seniors ask for is a caring home to live out their final years. Lovely Lena is one senior cat who would greatly benefit from a quiet home. She is a little shy, but with patience she will blossom. Or, there is Ziggy, a gorgeous longhair cat, very friendly and loving--just a bit bossy! Who will take the challenge? Who will adopt a senior? The pets with special needs are the most difficult to adopt. Yet, many of them need very little work. You may recall the article on the little dog, Carlin, who died needlessly from Parvo because he had been abandoned. Take the case of sweet Tucker, a young tuxedo cat with FIV. Because he can be contagious to other cats, he must stay indoors and be the only kitty. Other than that, he is a friendly and loving little guy, who still gets a little scared from his early life on the streets. Or, consider kitty Natalie, with one eye. She is healthy, copes very well, loves to cuddle, and needs no meds. Then, there is
Boy Boo, a black cat who has a mild case of cerebral hypoplasia, which just means his back end flops down at times, but no meds are needed. Thereʼs tiny chihuahua Paco, all of 5 pounds, 7 years old, rather shy, and chases the kitties. However, he is really a loving little soul. With the right conditions he can thrive! Who will take the challenge? Who will adopt a pet with special needs? Besides being a senior or having a special need, some pets have the additional setback of having been born a dark color. People just pass them up in favor of more “showy” colors. Ask any rescue or shelter person and they will agree. We are trying hard to get the word out there that the dark cats and dogs are just like any other pet, perhaps even more so, because the black coats can be beautifully silky, soft, and shiny! There is young Scout, all black and very skittish--a double whammy. What about two black cats named Elvis and Priscilla, who are both absolutely stunning! Who will take the challenge? Who will adopt a black or dark colored pet? Of course, it is our hope that no animal is left behind, waiting in shelters, or euthanized. They ALL deserve a happy, forever home. Maybe someday the question will be: Which pets are adopted FIRST? Answer: SENIORS, SPECIAL NEEDS, AND BLACK ones! Will YOU take the challenge? Note: All animals above may be found at www.lifelineforpets.org. However, there are many other shelters and rescues, along with the Humane Society and Animal Control sites, where similar cases await a loving home.
Veterans Day Observed in Sierra Madre - Nov. 10 Event held at Memorial Park Sierra Madre's Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3208 is holding a service to honor those men and women who've served in the armed forces. The event will be held at Memorial Park on Sunday November 10, 2013 at 1:00p.m. Members of Post 3208 will speak
about their experiences in the service. Following the service a reception will be held in the Hart House. All are welcome to attend. Come, share with the members their experience in the armed forces. For more information, please call (626)355-7016.