I spotlight an animal shelter/rescue/sanctuary here at sherrydunn.com once a month. All shelters I review are registered 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. This means all contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Giving Tuesday, The National Day of Giving, is … Continue reading →
by Linda Lach It’s exciting to walk into a rescue shelter in the hopes of adopting a dog. It’s even more exciting to walk out with two dogs. When my husband and I were ready to adopt a dog in … Continue reading →
When I was a child, I loved to get books for Christmas. My great-grandfather built a playhouse for me one summer. The playhouse had a front porch and two rooms. One room had the usual toy kitchen and table; the … Continue reading →
I love this sanctuary! My mom also loved this sanctuary. For those of you who are not familiar with Save the Chimps, you are in for a treat. Save the Chimps is one of the largest chimpanzee sanctuaries in the … Continue reading →
We are at the end of October, so I thought this would be a good time to start thinking about the upcoming holidays. Many people travel for the holidays and some people are not able take their pets. Pets are … Continue reading →
by Contributing Writer, Laura Tarquinio As always, I did not choose my shelter pets, they chose me. It had been a year since my big, funny, boy, George had passed, and I needed to be rescued. Caring Fields Felines has … Continue reading →
Today’s children’s picture book review is another true story about animal rescue as written by author Beth Stern. In previous blog posts, I have discussed the importance of considering the adoption of a shelter pet with special needs. Their road … Continue reading →
Once a month, I spotlight an animal shelter/rescue organization. My mission is to educate my readers about their local shelters and the impact these shelters make on the community. Each one of these facilities is incredible. Each provides and promotes … Continue reading →
So, you can’t make up your mind if you want to be a pet owner. Maybe you’re not ready for a long-term commitment. Or you already have a pet who might need a companion. Don’t worry. I have a great … Continue reading →
Based on studies, we know that pets can be the key to lower stress, increased happiness, and increased fitness in their owners. Decreased blood pressure, decreased feeling of loneliness are additional health benefits from owning a pet. Pets play a … Continue reading →
