Updates About Saving Shelter Pets, Inc.
Even though summer may be a time to kick back, it has been a busy time for Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., at least as observed by this volunteer. Puppy season seems to be at an all time high in Georgia. The shelters are packed. Because Georgia has many industrial jobs that have been cut, and a holiday is also upon us, people are making the decision to abandon pets, it seems, in higher numbers.
There is good news, of course.
Recently, there was a mini Twitter contest to guess how many pets were saved this year by SSP. The winner will be revealed after the newsletter comes out. If you are not on the list to receive it, click here. It is coming out soon, so register right away. It is well worth receiving for the latest news on where you can lend a hand, even in a small way. Of course, as always, you will see photos of adorable rescued animals, which is more than worth it right there. For pictures, in the meantime, of adorable puppies, check out the last transport. Funds were a little short, but over 60 puppies were rescued, given medical care, and placed in rescues.
The Pitchfork Festival is just around the corner. Saving Shelter Pets will have a table at the show between July 17th-19th, in Chicago. Stop by and say hello! You can grab information and chat up some volunteers. Also, I hear there is going to be an extra special surprise. You are going to have to drop by the table and see for yourself. In fact, you may be so intrigued by me playing coy cat about all of this that you may want to hop in a car or on a bus just to see what it could possibly be.
My lips are zipped. What are you talking about? There isn’t a surprise.
Also, be sure to check out Lindsey McCool’s paintings. She is donating part of the proceeds to Saving Shelter Pets, Inc., and is a supporter of the group. She creates unique portrait, which is watercolored, of your best friend(s). Be sure to contact her and express your interest. She charges only $100, and you will need to supply a photo of your pet for her to work off of. She is a Chicago based artist, but, of course, ships out of her area. Why not order one now for a Christmas present for a friend or relative? I would imagine they would make beautiful memorials as well. The recipient would probably be touched that a portrait of their pal was able to save some lives as well.
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July 14th, 2009 at 9:37 am
I wish people would take the time to spay and neuture their pets and if they want a pet to get them from the animal shelters - that could make all the difference.