Women’s History Month was created to recognize those invisible heroines around the world. This week, we celebrate women pioneers who help animals. Maybe they didn’t set out to change the world, but these women saved the lives of many animals, big and small.
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Rescuing Thoroughbred Racehorses in New Jersey 🐎
March 1 was National Horse Rescue Day. It’s a day to bring awareness to the plight of horses in America and beyond and help the thousands of unwanted horses in this country to find forever homes.
Here’s a story about a person dedicated to helping thoroughbred horses. When these horse retire from racing, their lives can quickly end. But one horse lover helps to retrain, rescue, and adopt these lovely animals to give them a better quality of life.
Continue reading “Rescuing Thoroughbred Racehorses in New Jersey 🐎”February Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
February is a month right in the heart of winter. This month we’re celebrating how to train your dog, dental health for pets, and responsible pet ownership.
The biggest highlight of the month is usually the Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show. But in 2022, the 146th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is now scheduled for June 18-22, 2022, at the Lyndhurst Estate in Tarrytown, New York.
Another cool thing about the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is that each breed has an associated rescue group. Be there in person if you can, but the event will also be televised.
Continue reading “February Pet Awareness Days 🗓️”Update from Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) 🐱 🐶
In 2020, I interviewed several people who dedicate their lives to helping animals. These wonderful people included the founders from Project K-9 Hero Foundation, Midwest Animal Rescue & Services, Pup N Iron Canine Fitness and Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League.
Continue reading “Update from Midwest Animal Rescue & Services (MARS) 🐱 🐶”Pets For Life in Pet Service Deserts 🐱 🐶 🐇 🦜
Have you ever heard of a pet service desert? It’s a community where services for pets are not available or affordable. Families in pet service deserts live in low-income areas. But the Humane Society of the US (HSUS) Pets For Life (PFL) program is working to close the gap in pet wellness services.
Continue reading “Pets For Life in Pet Service Deserts 🐱 🐶 🐇 🦜”Interview: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Founder, Doreen Jakubcak 🐶
In celebration of Adopt A Senior Pet Month in November, I’m re-posting my interview about Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary. Enjoy!
The month of November feels like the true holiday season has arrived! This month, we celebrate National Senior Pet Month and the ASPCA’s Adopt a Senior Pet Month. Senior pets are as gentle, loving, and loyal as any younger pet.
In celebration of all senior pets, I’m happy to share my interview with Founder and Director, Doreen Jakubcak. Out of love for Marty, a rescue dog who forever changed her life, Doreen created a wonderful and loving home for senior pets called Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary.
Continue reading “Interview: Marty’s Place Senior Dog Sanctuary Founder, Doreen Jakubcak 🐶”Celebrating Adopt A Senior Pet Month in November 🥳
The holiday season is a time of celebration. I’m happy to celebrate Adopt A Senior Pet Month in November to help senior pets find their new families.
“To create a pet parent community to encourage adoption of rescue and shelter animals. We want to help pets find their forever homes.”
My mission statement keeps me focused on helping animals. Many shelter and rescue animals are senior pets all looking for a furrever home.
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In a few weeks, it will be time to change the clocks again. Changing the time reminds me that the holiday season is right around the corner! It’s only October. But if you love shopping, you can find Black Friday and shop-early-for-Christmas sales in the stores this month.
I’m also thinking of other ways to make the holidays meaningful for my animal friends and pet parent community.
Continue reading “Volunteering For Pets 🐱 🦜 🐶”Interview: Pet Photographer Lori Fusaro 📷
Happy first week of the Fall! Sharing a re-post one of my favorite interviews with animal lover and photographer, Lori Fusaro. Lori’s photos of older dogs and cats helps them find their furrever homes. She is a Dr. Pet Mom Star! Thanks, Lori 🙂
Professional photographer and owner of Fusaro Photography, Lori Fusaro, is a longtime advocate for homeless animals. Her motto: “No dog should die alone.” Lori also volunteers her time at overcrowded animal shelters in the Los Angeles area. Her photographs of older cats and dogs improve their chances of adoption. Older pets give us their unconditional love and the lasting gift of joyful memories.
Her clients include many animal rescue organizations such as BAD RAP, Guide Dogs for the Blind, K9 Connection, and Angel City Pit Bulls. Lori lives in California with her husband, Darrell, their two rescue dogs, Gabby and Mr. French, and their two cats, Francis and Enzo.
Continue reading “Interview: Pet Photographer Lori Fusaro 📷”September Pet Awareness Days 🗓️
September is a good month for cooler weather and promoting animal awareness events. September awareness events encourage pet adoptions for less-popular animals.
Pet lovers can use creative social media to help special needs pets gain attention. The month ends with a day to remember homeless animals around the world.
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