We all know that shelters nationwide are overflowing with animals who need homes. With that said, PetFinder.com created a week to recognize those animals who may get overlooked for a variety of reasons. Many shelter cats make wonderful companions – no matter the look or age of the cat – and yet, kittens remain the […]
by Angela Marcus, Co-founder of Get Your Pet It’s the season of LOVE! And, what better way to find your perfect match than adopting the love of your life! The love, affection, loyalty, and appreciation rescued cats show are unparalleled. To help you find your perfect match in an adopted cat, ask yourself these five questions. 1. What is your
Have you decided to buy a purebred cat? Be aware that selecting a reputable breeder is one of the most important decisions you will make in bringing a new kitten into your home. Spend some extra time researching to find the right breeder, and you could save yourself medical expenses and heartache down the road.
With shelters and rescues all over the country bursting at the seams with homeless pets, an alternative method of pet adoption has been born. Get Your Pet is an online community that connects people who need to find a new home for their pet with people who want to adopt a pet like theirs. Animal shelters and
Have you ever heard of Cerebellar Hypoplasia? Otherwise known as “wobbly cat syndrome,” it’s a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance problems in cats and dogs. While it may look frightening, it is actually not at all painful for the animals who have it. One man is on a mission to bring
Every year, millions of cats and dogs are euthanized in our nation’s animal shelters because there are more pets than there are responsible homes for them. Just how bad is the animal overpopulation problem? Some of these statistics, compiled by the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society will shock you. The Shocking Facts and Figures: • Number of
Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters is an animal rescue organization and group of no-kill shelters headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. They put together a low (or possibly NO) budget commercial promoting cat adoptions, and it’s just so cute and funny it’s managed to go viral – climbing all the way to the front page of Reddit. Check
You filled up on turkey and stuffing, you shopped. Maybe there was one more thing on your list of things to do this holiday weekend: head to the ASPCA. The organization held its sixth annual “Cat Friday” event on Friday in Manhattan. On this special day, the ASPCA Adoption Center waived all fees for cat adoptions! Every kitty adopted from the ASPCA comes spayed or
If you have children and are looking to add a family pet, the right cat can make a great first pet! They are relatively low maintenance, typically low energy, and can play indoors safely. Sharing your family home with a pet gives your children the opportunity to learn responsible pet ownership and to care for
By now, everyone has heard Adele’s new smash hit, Hello – and you’ve probably even heard a few of the parodies. But, this parody by East Bay SPCA just came out, and it’s probably the cutest thing ever! Last year, the East Bay SPCA created a video parody of Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk called OAKTOWN
