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Celebrating a Second Anniversary as a Pets Blogger

Two years ago today I officially started on with Families.com as one of their newest Pets Bloggers. Ironically enough, two years later on my anniversary date, here I’ve turned in my two weeks notice. (I just realized as I started writing this that I did that on my start date anniversary.) It’s been a good ride, a very fun ride, and an amazingly informative one. I’ll still be around for the next couple of weeks, but I wanted to take a moment and reflect on some of my favorite blogs from the past couple of years. A Few of My … Continue reading →

More Thoughts on Invisible Illnesses

Living with an invisible illness can be a struggle. But you don’t have to suffer in silence! Here are some things experts suggest to help make life with an invisible illness a little easier. Find a support group for people with your condition — either online or in your area. Spending time with people who understand your condition can really make a difference. This is a good place to share coping techniques and life experiences. Be educated. Learn about your condition and keep up to date on studies and research. Encourage friends and loved ones to learn about the disease, … Continue reading →

Helping Animal Shelters During a Recession

Some say the worsening economy is not quite a recession yet, others are convinced we’re already there. Whether we are or not, one thing is clear: with gas and food going up like they are, people have less to spend. Not only less discretionary income, but also less charitable giving monies to distribute. Some charities are going to feel the pinch more than others. Especially because historically this time of year (from now until fall) is when people tend not to give. (Come the holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year, people tend to be more generous.) That’s why I say … Continue reading →

Crazy Fundraisers…

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There is no doubt that many schools and school organizations are short when it comes to funding. Special clubs, sports groups, and other school affiliated groups often do not receive money from the school. Therefore, these groups are often left to resort to funding raising. Some groups carry out typical fund raising activities such as selling candy bars, doughnuts, or trinkets from a magazine. However some groups come up with much more unique ideas. It seems that every year I hear crazier and crazier fund raising ideas. I am not sure where some of the ideas come from. However, I … Continue reading →

Starting A Shelter: Getting the Community Involved

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Unless you have limitless financial resources and can do all the work yourself (trust me, you can’t!) your shelter is going to need community support. So how do you do it? Publicity is key. If no one knows about your shelter, no one can help you. Start a mailing list. Include your animal-loving friends and family. Ask your volunteers, workers, and board of directors for names and addresses, too! Keep a sign-up sheet available at your shelter and at all events to keep that mailing list growing. Keep your website current. A website that is never updated isn’t going to … Continue reading →

Wild Horse Protection Efforts

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In 1971, the United States Congress passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act. In the legislation, they wrote that “these [wild free-roaming] horses and burros are fast disappearing from the American scene” and set goals of an ecological balance between wild and domestic livestock. There were approximately sixty thousand wild horses and burros counted in a 1974 census. Today, there are even fewer wild horses and burros on public lands. Despite the dwindling numbers, wild horses and burros are in good health. They do not suffer from starvation or drought — without human intervention. Some Herd Management Areas do … Continue reading →

Be Kind to Animals Week 2007: How to Participate

This week (May 6-12) is Be Kind to Animals Week. The American Humane Association started this national awareness week 92 years ago, in 1915. Their mission was the same then as it is today: to raise awareness about the importance of being kind to animals, and to educate people about the importance and impact animals have on our lives. Be a Part of It! Aimee and I are both big time animal lovers. (Naturally. You’d hope to have such people assigned to the Pets Blog, wouldn’t you? The managers at Families.com excel at placing bloggers in appropriate subjects, but I … Continue reading →

Eleven Ways To Help Stop Horse Slaughtering

The Humane Society of the United States would like to see an end to horse slaughter for human consumption. Congress seems to be in favor of this effort, but progress is slow in coming. In the meantime, there are some things you can do to help. Write to your local and state government officials and ask them to support state and national efforts to ban horse slaughter. Write to your local and state government officials and ask them for stronger protections for slaughter-bound horses until horse slaughter is banned entirely. If you are a horse owner, don’t send your ill … Continue reading →

School Fundraisers

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My school just recently completed a magazine fundraiser sale. I see the need for schools to have fundraisers. The money allotted by state and local governments is not enough to purchase computers and instructional materials for schools. However, I always dread the fundraising part of the year. Some parents choose not to let their children participate because they cannot afford to buy items or do not have relatives that can buy items. Other parents are simply against fundraising in general. A few parents just do not wish to take the time to be involved in their child’s education and never … Continue reading →

Humane Education

What is humane education? Humane education refers to any curriculum that teaches students to care for the animals in their homes and in their communities. Humane education seeks to create a culture of empathy and caring and stimulate students’ responsibility and moral development. Need some ideas to help teach students about their responsibilities to companion animals? Need help fostering kindness, respect, and empathy for people and animals? Try some of these ideas: Compare pictures of happy family pets and homeless animals. Ask students to write a story about the life of a captive animal — like a zoo animal, circus … Continue reading →