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8 Reasons to Adopt a Senior Dog

February 27, 2020 By Amanda 4 Comments

reasons to adopt a senior dogSenior dogs are often overlooked in shelter and rescue situations for one reason – they are old. With age can come issues with mobility, hearing, sight and other common concerns. But dogs in or approaching their golden years must not be dismissed. Turns out, there are several amazing reasons to adopt a senior dog. The benefits far outweigh any minor health issues they may have, and when you earn the love of a senior dog, you’ll understand how truly special they are.

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Filed Under: Animal Rescue, Dog Mom, Popular Posts Tagged With: Adopt, adopt a senior dog, Adopt don't shop, older dogs, rescue, senior dog

I’m Sorry – I Cannot Be Happy That Your New Dog is From a Breeder

May 27, 2019 By Amanda 2 Comments

I cannot be happy that your new dog is from a breederYou got a new dog from a breeder. You are posting photos all over Facebook. That’s nice – I’m not happy for you.

If you’re happy, cool. You are having a kid? I don’t like kids but I’ll be happy for you! Moving to New Jersey? That sounds terrible but I’ll be happy for you! But you bought a new dog from a breeder, and I just refuse to get behind it. I cannot possibly bring myself to be happy that you bought a dog from a breeder. I just can’t.

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Filed Under: Animal Rescue Tagged With: Adopt, Adopt don't shop, Animal Rescue, breeder

I Toured the AAWL & SPCA Shelter!

August 21, 2016 By Amanda Leave a Comment

AAWLArizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA (AAWL) is Arizona’s largest and oldest no-kill shelter. Located in Phoenix, the shelter’s mission is one that all of us can appreciate: to create a world where there are no homeless dogs and cats. Recently I had the opportunity to tour the facility, play with kittens and fall in love with a Husky. Did I mention I got to play with kittens?!

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Filed Under: Animal Rescue, Dog Mom Tagged With: AAWL, Adopt, animal education, Animal Rescue, animal shelter, Dog Mom Days, foster animals, Husky, kittens, shelter tour, SPCA

Every Adult and Disabled Cat Deserves a Chance! #AdoptDontShop

June 8, 2016 By Amanda 5 Comments

disabled cat

It was an ordinary Monday in 2012.  After a long, tiring day, I walked into my local PetSmart dressed in my banker garb. I needed to pick up a few things for my cats, so I wandered over to the food aisle. “Maybe I’ll just peek at the cats up for adoption,” I thought to myself as I mingled over to the glass windows where cats were waiting for their forever families. And then I saw him. Curled up against the glass, there he was. “Cheetoh – 2 year old neutered male. Has been in foster care for a year after a good Samaritan picked up up off the street when he was being chased by a large dog. Shy at first but once he warms up, he loves to get cuddles and he likes to show you exactly where he wants to be petted.” As I stared longingly at this gorgeous, orange tabby, I noticed something different. His paws. His paws were…deformed. He had the sweetest face but he had a disability. My heart broke. I immediately thought to myself, “No one wants him because he’s different. If he’s still here in a week, I’m going to adopt him.” Cheetoh, now Joey, turns six in June 🙂

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Filed Under: Cats, Dog Mom Tagged With: Adopt, adult cats, cat mom, cat sanctuary, cat with deformed legs, Cats, disabled cat, Dog Mom Days, Don't Shop, PetSmart, PetSmart Charities, radial hypoplasia, rescue cat, rescue mom, Saving One Life, special needs cat, tabby cat

My Day at the County Animal Shelter – MCACC

November 20, 2015 By Amanda 10 Comments

MCACC animal shelter

The “pound” is a depressing place.  I cry every time I go.  And that’s no joke.  Seeing terrified, sick animals behind chain link doors never gets easier to deal with. Especially seeing senior dogs look up at you as you walk by…ugh.  You can’t help but wonder if they are going to spend their last days on earth alone in a kennel.  But these are all of the reasons I go to Maricopa County Animal Care & Control.  If someone doesn’t help and speak for these animals, who will?

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Filed Under: Animal Health, Animal Rescue, Animal Rights, Dog Mom, Pet Parent Tagged With: Adopt, Animal Rescue, animal shelter, county, MCACC, pit bull, rescue

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My name is Amanda, and I'm a dog and cat mom who has been writing in the pet industry for 8 years. Let's work together! Email me at amanda@dogmomdays.com

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