Gimme Shelter

We recently received pictures from Lola's foster mom of a new set of puppies and their recently rescued momma. The Momma was a surrender, and she was ready to POP. Thankfully, Bullmastiff Rescue of Michigan was ready to step in and it looks like the mom and pups will be OK.

I have made no bones (sorry for the pun, couldn't resist) about how I feel about Breed Rescue and the good people who make it all work. These folks are wonderful and make little lives like Lola's possible. I would be remiss if I didn't mention another group that does some of the same stuff, but in a more public way...your local animal shelter.

Most of us have read the horror-stories about botched euthenisations and starving animals, but I really believe that most County shelters and the staff that runs them have the best interest of the animals at heart. To that end, I ask that you consider lending a helping hand if you can. These are times that produce more strays, not less. More need for volunteers and donations. More basically, of everything.

A quick scan of the phone book should give you a contact number. Ask what they may need and what you can do to help. Do the dogs need walks? Baths? Play-time? Could they use dry food? Mats or blankets? Toys? Collars or leashes?

I know that some of the money for your pets' license goes toward funding the shelter, and maybe a bit of your property taxes as well, but every little bit helps. It could give a dog or cat the little extra time it needs for someone to come in and give it a forever home...

Thanks again for following along...

A safe and happy 4th to you and your pets.

Gregg