Adopt a Shelter Dog, Enlarge Your Life

We chose a geriatric Pit Bull with many, many health issues. He enriched our lives in ways too numerous to list.
adopting senior dogs
April 30 is National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, a day devoted to raising awareness of the millions of animals waiting for homes in shelters across the country. Adding a companion animal in need of safe harbor to our lives has many benefits, as this essay illuminates.

Imagine, if you will, Shrek, the green swamp-monster cartoon character, only tan—the color of a corn chip. Then imagine Shrek as a dog, a 70-pound Pit Bull to be exact, warty, wide and smelling like a can of farts. (I guess in that way Shrek stays the same: super-stinky.) Doing this simple exercise will give you a mental picture of Frito, our late dog whom I often referred to as mi rey. My king. Frito was stubborn and, in many ways, gross, but to me he was regal, and I loved him.

Tags: 
essays
Senior dogs
humane


from The Bark https://ift.tt/3aO15Gi

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

The 13 Best Automatic Cat Toys For Interactive Feline Fun!

Image
iHeartDogs is reader-supported. When you buy via links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. The best automatic cat toys provide interactive fun that brings you and your kitty closer together. And while tightening the bond between you, interactive cat toys offer endless joy, physical exercise, and mental stimulation—three ingredients to a happy and healthy cat! So, check out our list of the best interactive cat toys and treat your feline to a new prize or two. Plus, find out what makes an interactive toy a win with our buyer’s guide and FAQS about automatic cat toys. The 13 Best Automatic Cat Toys 1 – Petstages Nina Ottosson Buggin’ Out Puzzle & Play – Interactive Cat Treat Puzzle 16 hidden treat compartments 100% free from BPA, PVC, & phthalate Difficulty level can be increased Also provides a great solution to fast eating Chewy Amazon Also available at Petco.com Food and fun are two of a cat’s favorite things, and ...
Read more

Brave Chicken Takes Three Orphaned Kittens Under Her Wing

Image
Cats love chicken in their food bowls, but do they love actual living chickens? Three orphaned kittens sure do after a hen took them under her wing. Luckily for us, the farmer who found them together had his camera ready and caught video of the adorable discovery. The unbelievable moment sits at almost 350k views on TikTok . When Kurdish farmer Goran A. Surchi heard meowing coming from his chicken coop, he sensed trouble at hand, perhaps a feline trying to make a meal of a chicken. But when he arrived at the coop, he found no cats, yet still, there were little mews in the air. @goran.surchi/ TikTok Hen Lee sat unbothered, gently clucking, seemingly unbothered by whatever cats were haunting the coop. Approaching the chicken, Goran realized the cat noises were coming from beneath her. Before he investigated any further, he brought out his camera, because he knew this would be a sight to behold. Goran told Bored Panda, “When I realized that the meows were coming from under the c...
Read more

Nervous Alley Cat Lets In The Only ‘Person’ She Can Trust

Image
Years ago, in the bustling city of Montreal, Brigette discovered a pregnant feral cat named Poupée living in an alley with other cats. With winter fast approaching and snow beginning to fall, the woman knew she had to help this soon-to-be mother. Brigette couldn’t imagine how difficult it would be for Poupée if she had to give birth in the alleyway. Poupée, whose name means “doll” in French, was taken in by the kind-hearted woman, and within three days after labor, they were able to find loving families for all of Poupée’s kittens. YouTube However, it was clear that Poupée was not meant to return to life as a feral cat; she was destined to become the queen of her new home. Poupée is an incredibly delicate and affectionate cat. When asking for pets or treats, she gently strokes her mom’s arm with her paw, which looks like a tiny hand. This loving feline has an irresistible charm that makes it impossible not to adore her. A unique aspect of Poupée’s personality is her love for Barb...
Read more