Well, actually you did, just by visiting this site! You see it is my goal to donate money to a local shelter every time somebody visits this site. Okay, not literally “every time” will I be running to the shelter and giving them money. I will let it build up. Then once a month I will dazzle them with dollars. The money will not be given in my name, it will be given in honor of the visitors to this site. It is my intention to post how much accumulated from the previous month and post in the comments so you can see what the donation was, and I will let you know what shelter the money went to.
More about that below, but first let me show you some drawings as a way to thank you for visiting, and to give you something worthwhile to share to others so they might come here and WE can donate even more to help the homeless pets.
In case you didn’t guess, this is a bunny. When most people think of getting a pet rabbit they do not think of checking their local animal shelter. However, animal shelters do get rabbits relinquished into their care. Some shelters adopt the rabbits out with the same cage they came in for no extra cost than the adoption fee.
Rabbits make good pets for somebody who does not have the time for a cat or dog. I actually find them more enjoyable than hamsters, they are less apt to bite, and sleep during the night.
Small breed pups, particularly of non-shedding breeds, like this Shih Tzu, are high in demand. One thing to note here is that you should never buy a pup from a pet store. Although they are cute, and might make excellent pets, the purchase of them condemns other dogs to live in squaller. Parent dogs are kept in small cages, breeding constantly to make more pups for the stores. Little regard is taken towards genetics or mental health, the goal is to produce as many pups as possible, for little expense. Most pet stores will deny using these sources, known as “Puppy Mills”, but who else would sell to a pet store? Certainly not a reputable breeder.
Occasionally shelters do get small breed pups, a person can leave their name on a waiting list or consider adopting an older small dog. Otherwise it is advisable to seek a reputable breeder if you are looking for a small breed puppy.
In most areas large breed adult dogs are the prevalent dog in the canine adoption facilities. Often people get them as cute pups but forget about socialization or training. The dog grows up, and is no longer cute, or manageable, and is then dumped at a shelter. This is not true of all shelter dogs. I worked in a shelter for several years, we did not put the unruly or unsafe ones up for adoption. Lots of really nice dogs were turned in simply because people were moving and could not take the dog with them. For people with children, a well socialized older dog is a smart choice.
CATS!!!! The number one thing in any animal shelter is bound to be cats. Many owners fail to spay or neuter their cats and allow them to roam uncontrolled. Owners often do not claim their lost feline, and sadly shelters are often overrun with strays. Old cats, young cats, big ones, small. Cats hold a soft spot in my heart. I currently own six. Two who were left behind by their previous owner, one whom we had from before we moved here (I had adopted her as an adult cat), and three rescues. The rescues were born wild and trapped and tamed them. Two are neutered and the third soon will be.
Cats have the misfortune of being cats. One of my kitties, who has since passed away, was adopted from a shelter, the reason she was at the shelter was because her owners had her declawed, and after she was declawed she started to become a nervous biter, a common side effect from declawing. So basically she was unwanted because she was a cat. How many others are dumped for being cats? Probably thousands. Before adopting any pet, know what you are getting into.
Yes, sometimes shelters get horses, goats, pigs, lizards, and birds. You just have to ask.
Now back to the money. This site gets a tiny amount of money from advertisers every time somebody visits. Not enough to retire on, by any means, less than a cent per hit, but it will add up. You can see the date the site was published, sometime in Sept 2008, right? Well that means the first donation will be middle of October, or middle of November more likely. So keep a look out.
YES!!! I do donate my own money as well, in fact when I was better off financially I donated art works to shelters to use as fund raisers. Now I live in the middle of nowhere (in Canada), which is why I have not said which shelter I will donate to, depends which city I need to go to first. But I will let you know, you have nothing to loose, you spent no money while visiting this site did you? I asked for no donations.
I do hope you can spread this link around by what ever means you have, e-mail, Digg, Del.ici.ous, StumbleUpon, Reddit, or whatever else.
I have not tried this before. I hope it works. Remember I get less than a penny per hit, so it is going to take a lot of hits, but I have faith in the Internet animal lovers of the world. One more thing, please take the time to donate to your own local shelter if you can.
UPDATE: As of Feb 2010 nearly $20.00 was raised by this site, not much, but its a start.
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B Nelson
On September 18, 2008 at 9:13 am
Hit the “Buzz up” button too if you have the time! It’s right there beside the “I Like It!” Button.
Mark Gordon Brown
On September 18, 2008 at 9:19 am
Spaying and Neutering is the Best thing a person can do if they have a cat or dog. Sharing this site is next after that. Thanks B Nelson, let’s hope it takes off.
Don & Jean
On September 18, 2008 at 11:09 am
We have had 8 Cats and still have five all came from a sanctuary
the last 2 were mother and daughter mother was 17 years and daughter was 16 years old, the person at the sanctuary told us that they would probably live out the rest of their lives there no one wants an old cat. But we said that is what we want and took them home.
Brian
On September 18, 2008 at 11:24 am
We live in Germany and have adopted 5 dogs from the shelter here. We are very active here and support 2 shelters, but it doesn’t matter where you live and what shelter you support, just do it!
Brian
On September 18, 2008 at 11:26 am
BTW, all of the “inhuman” practices described here are illegal in Germany. I hope the rest of the world starts thinking and stops treating other living, thinking and feeling creatures as a commodity to be bought or sold.
PR Mace
On September 18, 2008 at 12:44 pm
My Katie was an shelter dog. She is the best. What a great cause. Thank you.
neelam pandey
On September 18, 2008 at 2:43 pm
the illegal practices should be really condemned which even take the lives of such beautiful innocent animals.
Ruby Hawk
On September 18, 2008 at 5:23 pm
What a great idea!I can’t understand why anyone would abuse an animal. Good luck, Ruby
nobert soloria bermosa
On September 18, 2008 at 5:39 pm
interesting article,thanks
Christy Tuller
On September 18, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Great article! I have worked at an animal shelter before and it is sad to see the number of unwanted animals. I am posting your article to my blog Dogs Are Family Too! http://dogs-are-family.blogspot.com. I really hope it helps! Good luck in your efforts!
Hein Marais
On September 19, 2008 at 1:35 am
Wonderful article.
eddiego65
On September 19, 2008 at 3:12 am
Great article. It raise the awareness of some abusive practices of the animal trade.
Anne Lyken-Garner
On September 19, 2008 at 5:31 am
This is so sweet. I hope it does remarkably well!
Carol Ann
On September 19, 2008 at 9:24 am
I hit thumbs up on Stumble Upon – Hope more will too!
B Nelson
On September 19, 2008 at 9:56 am
just want to let people know. So far we made 7 cents! Not much yet, but as we can spread this around it will add up!
RevAradiaLeCrone
On September 21, 2008 at 12:30 pm
What a lovely site and you so good for helping out our 4-foot (or feather or fin) friends. How sad these poor animals that understand NOTHING about why they don’t have the warmth of a home. How sad I that I can’t give them one.
MRA
On September 21, 2008 at 5:48 pm
The solution to puppy mills should be obvious. If pet stores would only make ethical deals with shelters the mills would be out of business. Is it the cost, shots, spaying and neutering? Is it the fact so many people buy dogs from pet stores out of pure emotion? And what would be so bad about shelters taking over some of these pet stores and selling pets there instead of from shelters? The pets would still get the same treatment I assume. The would be spayed and neutered and have all of their shots and licensed would they not?
Why would anyone want a dog from a puppy mill? Ignorance, but the dogs still there also need homes regardless if you are “condoning” the practice. Should those dogs be taken out and shot? I think not. So what do you suggest people do with pet shop animals? Leave them there? I have no other answers, but the obvious seems to be above. Will it happen? I doubt it, but it would be a nice start.
B Nelson
On September 21, 2008 at 11:12 pm
2 point to make.. we are up to 70 cents!!!
and about pet stores, I respond mainly to MRA,
Its tough but if people would refuse to buy the stores would sell the pups cheap- so cheap that they would not make any money and therefore be forced to stop doing it.
yes its tough but “leave them there” is what we must do in order to end the suffering of millions in cages kept only for breeding purposes over and over and over.
Thanks to everyone who is sharing this link.. every hit helps!
Zelda
On September 22, 2008 at 7:03 am
I’m a pet (dog) rescuer. Soon I will be getting my 3rd. I would NEVER buy from a pet store and I wish they could be outlawed, them and back yard breeders. My first dog was a purebred and I loved him it broke my heart when he died suddenly of CHF at the age of 12. A few years later I rescued an American Eskimo who was with me over 11 years and his life was ended horribly by 3 pit bulls. I have been fostering a little old lady for the past 18 mths. The joy I experienced in seeing them develop into happy playful loveable dogs is not easily explained.
I will definitely rescue my next dog!!!!!!
B Nelson
On September 24, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Thanks everyone for clicking this link and especially those who are sharing it. We are just past a dollar, that is not bad for the first week, hopefully it will keep growing. I will post when the donation will be made and whom to.
YES you can click this link several times a day, or week!
B Nelson
On October 2, 2008 at 8:44 pm
Well as of Sept 30 it is $1.87, hardly enough to donate.. so I will allow it to accumulate for another month. Keep spreading it if you want to help.
B Nelson
On October 28, 2008 at 8:53 pm
October 28 – we are at $4.22
B Nelson
On December 24, 2008 at 5:57 pm
In January 2000 I shall make a donation to the Edmonton SPCA in the amount of $20.00. Thanks. Hopefully we can raise more in the new year!
Gini Diane Collinson
On January 14, 2009 at 3:19 pm
B ~~This is a great idea. You’re so creative to come up with this concept. I love it when you can do two things @ once. Here you are ~~ raising money and raising consciousness!
You might reference this site on Twitter, mentioning that you’re updating it or some such comment. Lots of animal lovers on Twitter….
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