A dog for the Obamas - but what kind?

[mojosmom]

Win or lose, the Obamas are getting a dog after the election. The AKC has come up with a list of purebreds, suggesting the Obamas buy one from a breeder or pet store. But some of us think that the Obamas should visit a shelter, and adopt a homeless dog. (Okay, some of us think it should be a cat, but oh well.) If you think so, too, please sign the petition sponsored by the Best Friends Network here.

While I'm not ordinarily a fan of Internet petitions, two shelter kitties are looking at me with big eyes and suggesting that if I ever want any more snuggles, I'd better not only sign the thing but pass it on. So I am. ;-)

Cat in a shelter cage:


Shelter cat with new home:


Any questions?

Comments

[fancyhorse.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm a fan of adopting shelter pets and/or homeless pets that havent' been in a shelter. All of our pets except the first one were from a shelter or found on the street. The first one was given to us by the owner of its mom.

[hotflash-bc.livejournal.com]

Done and passed on.
Bought cat tree for my son's partner's cat this past weekend and had the best time watching this little guy ( the cat :)) as he discovered his new "toy" . Fabulous cat. They got him from local shelter, and he has settled in to his new home very well.
REALLY want to bring another cat home. Will have to have a heart-to-heart with the resident dog, but I think it's doable.

Excellent Idea!

[whimzykat.livejournal.com]

Thanks for posting the petition. I had planned to but since you reach so many more people, now I don't have to.

It would be so great to have a first mutt!

Shelter dog!

[krazykatlaydee.livejournal.com]

Altho if they really want a purebred, a Great Dane from a reputable breeder.

Under no circumstances should they get anything from a pet shop!

Re: Shelter dog!

[mojosmom.livejournal.com]

Under no circumstances should they get anything from a pet shop!

I completely agree. If they decide on a purebred, a reputable breeder, or (even better) a breed rescue organization, is the way to go.