Roundup 103: Favorite Dog Articles & Videos of the Week
In case you haven’t heard next Saturday, April 29, 69 shelters across Michigan will be having free pet adoptions. The participating shelters will have their adoption fees paid for by the Bissell Pet Foundation during another Empty the Shelters Event.
The last one, which was held in October, found homes for 1900 animals. This time they’re aiming for 2000. To find out more, including a full list of participating shelters click here.
Again: Over 60 Michigan shelters will be having free pet adoptions on April 29. Adopters will only be responsible for licensing fees, which range from $7-12.
Oh, and for everyone whose been asking me where they can get a Laika of their very own now is your chance. Roswell is available at the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center, and I can tell just by looking at him he’s a very good boy.
His widow’s peak is even better than Laika’s.
Favorite Dog Articles of the Week
Old Dogs Find Loving Home Thanks to This Michigan Woman | Detroit Free Press
Touching story of Silver Muzzle Cottage, a rescue and hospice for homeless old dogs in northern Michigan.
The Problem With Viewing Behavior as a Problem | Mutt About Town
Thoughtful piece that helps us take a step back, change our perspective a bit, and start asking ourselves ‘what does my dogs need,’ rather than just ‘how can I make this stop?’
The Women Fighting For the Right to Get Your Pets Stoned | Broadly
Interesting look at the possible medical benefits of cannabis for pets, and how some are working to change the law that restricts medical-grade cannabis to humans only.
Volunteers Help Prison Pet Program Flourish | The News Tribune
A look at how the Prison Pet Parnership Program has a positive impact on the lives of the rescue dogs they train, the inmates in the program, and the organizations volunteers.
Guy Sends B-Day Cards to the Dog He Got With His Ex | Refinery 29
The love of a dog is a powerful thing indeed. This one gave me all the feels.
My ex and I split up two years ago and he still sends our dog, Apollo, a birthday card and gift card to petco on his birthday.???????? #NoBadBlood pic.twitter.com/awUplbnTzC
— RebeccaAlyse???? (@BeckzLove) April 18, 2017
Favorite Dog Videos of the Week
It’s been a ‘feeling all the feels’ for older dogs sort of week. And thank you to to all the wonderful, caring people who make their lives more comfortable.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp-zQ7gQYV0
I love that shelters work hard to find homes for all their pets. I just wish it was a full-time thing, not just a couple of times a year.
There is an organization called Just One Day, and it is in June. They have shelters and AC’s sign up and they give them all the tips and tools to help them empty their cages for that one day. Their goal is to make the country a no-kill nation all year long. I wish it would hurry up and get here.