bloggers unite for dog rescue | ontario pet photographer
Today is Bloggers Unite for Dog Rescue, an online event to stress the importance of dog rescue. Millions of dogs are euthanized each year — MILLIONS. One of the main reasons is because not enough people are adopting dogs through local rescue groups and shelters. Also, many people underestimate the the time and dedication it takes to become a responsible pet owner, and surrender their dogs, or worse.
Local rescue organizations consist of volunteers who help by fostering dogs in their own homes while they search for permanent placement, taking dogs to adoption events, fundraising to cover medical and boarding costs, to name a few. Most rescue groups do not have the luxury of people dedicated to promoting their efforts on a large scale.
To help raise awareness, today’s post is a peak into what goes on behind the scenes at the shelter I volunteer at — the Burlington Humane Society.Although most of the pets that pass through here are cats, there are many dogs that have been cared for here and have gone on to find forever homes. There are so many tasks that must take place for BHS to run smoothly — things like laundry (those cat and dog beds need to be washed!), doing the dishes (those bowls need to be cleaned!), bathing the animals, administering medication, hand-feeding kittens if necessary, and lots and lots of paperwork.
Duncan is on his way to his new home! |
- Adopt a four-legged companion from a local shelter or rescue organization
- Donate to a local shelter
- Foster a dog or cat
- Volunteer at a local shelter or rescue organization
- Share this post and encourage others to participate!