You can say any foolish thing to a dog, and the dog will give you a look that says,
'My God, you're right! I never would've thought of that!'
~Dave Barry~




DOGS
A big buffoon, an aristocrat
so many in between
and love without conditions
was never better seen.
They gaze at you with open awe!
You leader of the pack.
Apart from loving friendship
they want nothing back.
A playful pat, a caring home
a decent daily feed
they don't deserve abandonement
are you what they need?

When you open your heart to a shelter dog or cat you both benefit.

Some of the known health benefits of having a pet are:

  • Lower blood pressure
  • Cholesterol levels
  • Triglyceride levels
  • Overcoming loneliness and isolation
  • Opportunities for exercise
  • Socialisation opportunities

To read in more detail about the health benefits of owning a pet click here

The Four Golden Rules to
Successful Pet Ownership

1. Follow a preventive health programme for your pet that includes:
- a good diet
- regular exercise
- worming
- vaccination
- annual veterinary check ups
2. Make sure that your pet has its own bed and that feeding bowls are kept clean and separate from your own.
3. Always wash your hands after handling your pets.
4. Dog owners should always use a poop scoop. Be sure to ‘bag it and bin it’!

Excerpts from Pet Health Council UK www.pethealthcouncil.co.uk

Who said this?
"Anyone who has accustomed himself to regard the life of any living creature as worthless is in danger of arriving also at the idea of worthless human lives."

 


 


Of all the precious resources suffering animals could wish for, the volunteers who give up their time and dedication to easing the plight of the abandoned, are the most precious of all.

Our friendly team love to meet the people who come in to browse, buy, donate, or to offer our homeseekers a loving new home.



Spay and Neuter

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(in case you missed the first one)


As humans, we take animals into our care by one means or another, and as guardians, we take on all that goes with having a pet.

This involves being a responsible pet owner as well as being a loving one.

The lesson we can learn from them can easily be seen in the love they give back to us.

It's unconditional.




Please don't give us as a Christmas gift to someone who may not want us.

We may be a very cute and convenient present, especially when we are babies, but if you ask first, if we are a wanted gift, we stand a much better chance of having a good and permanent home.






No costs attached,
just a second of your time.



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images not created especially
for these pages, were found here.