Adopt a Pet

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Thanks

Riaan

A man in Grand Rapids , Michigan incredibly took out a $7000 full
Page ad in the paper to present the following essay to the people of
His community.

HOW COULD YOU? - By Jim Willis, 2001

When I was a puppy, I entertained you with my antics and made you
Laugh. You called me your child, and despite a number of chewed shoes
And a couple of murdered throw pillows, I became your best friend.
Whenever I was "bad," you'd shake your finger at me and ask "How
Could you?" -- but then you'd relent and roll me over for a belly
Rub.

Yes, of course we need donations urgently and would be very grateful for your assistance. For reasons unknown to us, most of our regular food sources of donated food from firms who have been helping Adopt-a-Pet since 2002, have been drying up since the beginning of 2008. As a result our shelves are now empty, apart from the few bags which we had to buy a few days ago, at expensive prices from supermarkets, which we are currently mixing with donated cat food which we still have in our possession. We have about 50 dogs, including about 19 puppies and 14 cats (of which 9 are kittens) in our care.

We appeal to potential new owners please to think through an adoption very carefully before you commit. What are your future plans? Are you in a position to make a life-time commitment to a dog or cat? To those pet owners who are emigrating from South Africa, please do everything possible to take your animals with you - they are part of your family and their unconditional love, longing and heartbreak are very real to them. If you are unsure, rather wait before adopting a pet. In the meantime, if you are missing having a dog, but are not in a position to adopt one, you are welcome to come to our shelter and interact with and walk our rescued dogs who will benefit greatly as a result.