A dog for the Obamas - but what kind?
Jul. 14th, 2008 09:46 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
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?
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?
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Date: 2008-07-15 03:01 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2008-07-15 04:57 am (UTC)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!
Date: 2008-07-15 10:08 am (UTC)It would be so great to have a first mutt!
Shelter dog!
Date: 2008-07-15 11:55 am (UTC)Under no circumstances should they get anything from a pet shop!
Re: Shelter dog!
Date: 2008-07-15 12:37 pm (UTC)I completely agree. If they decide on a purebred, a reputable breeder, or (even better) a breed rescue organization, is the way to go.