tales from straydom . . . . . . tips, stories and resources for pets
Just a quick post to give you some links to websites for updates on animal rescue efforts in Haiti following the recent earthquakes. If you know others I have missed, please let me know so we can add them.
Posted on January 22nd, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance | No Comments »
Looking through some messages on Facebook this morning, I found a post that includes three photos: homeless women and their dogs — photographer(s) unknown. I was immediately drawn to the photos. In the hard times, the scenario could easily be any one of us. It could easily be me and my “kids,” knock on wood.
Posted on January 5th, 2010 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Cats, Dogs, Observations, Pet Assistance, Pet Food, Pets and Foreclosure | 2 Comments »
Iowa: Pet Food Banks, Pet Food Pantries, Pet Care
Posted on December 29th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Food Pantries | No Comments »
Pet Food Pantries and Spay/Neuter Assistance for the US
Posted on December 10th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Charity, Dogs, General, Pet Assistance, Pet Food, Pet Food Pantries, Pets and Foreclosure | 1 Comment »
Rep. Thaddeus McCotter (R-Mich.) has introduced H.R. 3501 — the Humanity and Pets Partnered Through the Years (HAPPY) Act — which would amend the federal tax code to allow a person to deduct up to $3,500 per year for pet care, including veterinary expenses.
Posted on December 2nd, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Pet Assistance, Pet Tips, Politics | 1 Comment »
Guardian Angels for Soldier’s Pet, an ALL volunteer 501c3 nonprofit public charity formed in January 2005 after learning that military service members across the country had pets that needed a caring, loving, and safe home to care for them during the pet owner’s deployment to fight the global war on terrorism (combat or peace keeping missions), but had been unable to find someone to care for them.
Posted on November 30th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Shelters | No Comments »
The Grey Muzzle Organization has partnered with author Harold Creel to help address a casualty of the economic downturn: old dogs that are being separated from their owners who can no longer afford their food and medical care. Through the sale of Creel’s book, Do Old Dogs Dream?, Grey Muzzle is looking to make additional grants for community programs that provide food and medical assistance to help keep old dogs with their owners and out of animal shelters.
Posted on August 3rd, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pets and Foreclosure | No Comments »
EVERY RESCUED DOG HAS A TALE is the story of homeless dogs fated to die on death row in animal shelters around the country that were saved by being transported by volunteers to other states. Each chapter is the story of one dog from his hapless beginning to his happy ending, complete with photos. Some stories are heart wrenching while others are full of humor. They all teach a lesson of how one person can make a difference in the lives of homeless animals. All it takes is a weekend drive and some free time.
Posted on July 25th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Animal Stories, Cats, Dogs, On the Lighter Side, Pet Assistance, Pet Transport | No Comments »
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation provides foster homes and adoption services for abandoned pets and donates pet food to those who can’t afford to buy their own. In some cases, Lost Our Home pays for pets’ medical needs.
Posted on July 16th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pets and Foreclosure | 5 Comments »
Can’t afford the cat anymore? Neither can the shelter. More animals. Smaller donations. Wrenching stories of homes and jobs gone. The economy’s toll mounts for those who care for abandoned felines.
Posted on June 13th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Activism, Cats, Pet Assistance, Pet Shelters | 2 Comments »
