Category Archives: Blog the change
Passing the Spay/Neuter Kool-Aid: Because Pets Deserve Better
The pet blogosphere has lit up this week in support of World Spay Day. A most worthy initiative indeed. Reading all the varied opinions on spay and neuter surgeries has been enlightening. When I was a kid, it seemed like … Continue reading
Filed under Blog the change, Cats Are Awesome
Blog the Change for Animals: My First Fostering Experience
Sunday was a bittersweet day for us, or maybe just for me. It was the day our spunky little foster kitten went to the shelter to find his forever home. The house doesn’t feel quieter without him around, but it … Continue reading
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Blog the Change: Reasons Not to Adopt a Cat
Adopt a Shelter Cat Month may be long over but I am sure there are still plenty of people out there interested in adopting a rescued feline for their own. If you are one of these people you may want to … Continue reading
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Dog Rescue: The Power is Yours
As I thought on what I wanted to say today about dog rescue, I became a little discouraged. My experience is so limited. I’m no John Gagnon, driving from city to city, pulling dogs from high-kill pounds. I’ve only adopted a single dog … Continue reading
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Blog the Change: Don’t Miss the Chance to Stand for Dog Rescue
Coming up on July 23rd is an important event that is close to all our hearts. Chances are if you are reading this you have already adopted from, volunteered at, fostered for, or donated to a local animal shelter. Pet … Continue reading
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Blog the Change for Animals: Cats are Dogs Too
In human society animals have very little worth as sentient beings. Sure, we value them as a food source and we don’t hesitate to use them as tools when they can make themselves useful. However, on their own, as living creatures that … Continue reading
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Blog the Change for Animals: Shake-A-Paw is a Radical Act
For the past couple days, I’ve been going back and forth about participating in today’s Blog the Change event. Not because I don’t care, please don’t accuse me of that. But I am tired. And angry. And feeling at a loss. There are … Continue reading
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Social Media for Social Good
Is there anything sweeter than a man in love with his dog? There are several such people in my neighbourhood whom I have had the good fortune to observe. First, there is the recently retired gentleman with his little Westie. He … Continue reading
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Helping Pets for the Holidays
This time of year I always struggle to find my festive spirit. I know it must be down there somewhere. Everyone has a celebratory side, right? Mine must get lost amidst holiday card hand cramps and the stress of knowing I only have … Continue reading
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