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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:
Marissa

Shelter cat with new home:
Sun worshipper

Any questions?

Date: 2008-07-15 03:01 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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.

Date: 2008-07-15 04:57 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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!

Date: 2008-07-15 10:08 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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!

Date: 2008-07-15 11:55 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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!

Date: 2008-07-15 12:37 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] 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.

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