As many of you know, I do volunteer work for Lost Our Home Pet Foundation. The mission of Lost Our Home Pet Foundation is to be a resource for real
estate professionals and other members of the community who discover an
abandoned pet, and to provide options for pet owners faced with
difficult economic circumstances, while promoting the spaying and
neutering of pets.
Up
until yesterday, all of my volunteer time was spent on my computer,
handling "Courtesy Posts" to rescue websites for pets that LOH is unable
to take in. Yesterday was my first visit to LOH's brand new facility
at the NW corner of Shea and 32nd Street. My first job was walking
dogs... and Caleb was the first dog that I walked. He's a Catahoula
Leopard Dog with big, sad eyes, and a sweet, loving personality. His
sister, Jessa, shares a kennel with him at LOH
and both are absolute heart-tuggers. They're hoping to find a new
forever home together. After walking Caleb, I walked two adorable
little guys, Peanut (a long haired
Chihuahua) and Sofie (a Yorkshire Terrier). Walking two at the same
time was definitely a lot of laughs... I think more time was spent
getting untangled than actually walking! I spent a little time helping
in the cat room and did some kennel cleaning before I left. While I'll
continue to handle Courtesy Posts, I also plan to go back to the shelter
regularly. There is lots to be done there and volunteers are
desperately needed... and I definitely need a furry fix now and then!The number of pets that are abandoned or given up due to hardships is huge. Because the new facility is small, most pets that are available for adoption are kept in foster homes. There is always a great need for fosters.
LOH also maintains a pet food bank to help those in financial need keep their pets fed. Donations of pet food and supplies are always needed.
In recognition of the Grand Opening of Lost Our Home Pet Foundation's new facility this Saturday, May 12th, from 10-2, I wanted to spread the word about LOH's mission and ask for your support. I hope you will consider attending RescuePalooza and will spread the word to others. It will be a fun event filled with shopping, playing, eating, live music, great people and pets... all while celebrating the grand opening of the newest shelter in town! For more information, please see the "flyer" below. Whether you are able to attend or not, please remember that you, too, can help!
Volunteer • Adopt • Foster • Donate
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