Not every homeless dog or cat ends up in a shelter or rescue that will keep them until a home can be found, no matter how long it takes. The most unlucky pets end up in animal shelters where the clock never stops ticking. They are running out of time.
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I adopted Phoebe from the county animal shelter I was volunteering at. She had arrived with a male companion, dirty, matted and frightened to death. Not long after she and the little boy dog arrived at the adoption center, he began having problems with his neuter surgery. They had to send him back to the clinic which was miles away. Now Phoebe was all alone in her kennel.
It took some time for her to respond to me when I walked by her cage. There was something special about her, I can't explain it. She looked so sad and defeated. She wouldn't get out of her bed or even lift up her head.
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| Phoebe when I first brought her home |
Each time I passed by her kennel I would speak softly to her and pet her gently on the head. After several hours and rounds up and down the aisle she finally began to respond to me. Eventually she got out of her bed, wagged her tail and approached the kennel door to greet me. I was so relieved she was finally responding to something, to someone.
I wasn't looking to add another dog to our family, but I just couldn't leave Phoebe there. She was so frightened and fragile. I knew she needed to get out of the shelter right away, so I brought her home and, well the rest is history! Read more of Phoebe's story here.
On REMEMBER ME THURSDAY we shine a light on pet adoption.
People often ask Why can't we save them all? It's a question with no clear answer. My question isn't just Why can't we save them all, but Why do so many pets end up without homes in the first place? What is the root cause of this problem? and far more importantly, What can we do about it? Those are the questions that plague my mind and rack my brain. There is no one clear answer to any of them.
I wasn't looking to add another dog to our family, but I just couldn't leave Phoebe there. She was so frightened and fragile. I knew she needed to get out of the shelter right away, so I brought her home and, well the rest is history! Read more of Phoebe's story here.
On REMEMBER ME THURSDAY we shine a light on pet adoption.
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| Phoebe became an important member of our family! |
People often ask Why can't we save them all? It's a question with no clear answer. My question isn't just Why can't we save them all, but Why do so many pets end up without homes in the first place? What is the root cause of this problem? and far more importantly, What can we do about it? Those are the questions that plague my mind and rack my brain. There is no one clear answer to any of them.
Being adopted is the greatest gift any homeless pet can receive. All pets deserve a loving home where they can be cared for, loved, and spoiled, like Phoebe! Please help shine a light on pet adoption for #RememberMeThursday by sharing this message of hope and love.
