I'm a huge advocate of 'adopt don't buy' when it comes to owning pets. When I had two friends both looking for dogs, I strongly encouraged them to go to the pound (our local pound is a high kill pound) or shelters first. One friend has four young boys and has found a puppy (best fit for their family but they were willing to get an adult dog) and my neighbor is adopting an older dog in need of a lot of TLC due to neglect. 
These friends don't know each other, but have ended up adopting from the same shelter and have met each other's dogs! I have been and met both of the dogs as the second opinion for both friends. I'm so happy! My friends have got new family members, and two dog's lives have been saved. And this is from the pound where I regularly donate toys and treats, so I'm super happy!!
These friends don't know each other, but have ended up adopting from the same shelter and have met each other's dogs! I have been and met both of the dogs as the second opinion for both friends. I'm so happy! My friends have got new family members, and two dog's lives have been saved. And this is from the pound where I regularly donate toys and treats, so I'm super happy!!
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- Posted by kiwicat
- Jan 14, 2016
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Readers Comments
horsegirl21 wrote: wonderful start to the new year for both dogs and families :))
kjoyw wrote: What happy endings!!
Rippleffect wrote: When my husband is ready for a new dog we will go straight to the pound thanks to your inspiration! XO
mindyjourney wrote: All that kindness, dear friend, circling back around to make even more kindness :))). Thank you!
splain wrote: A beautiful second chance for those two dogs. Wish all of the other dogs could find homes. it is so hard going to these places and I so admire what you do.
savraj wrote: Wonderful. So happy the dogs found homes. They will be loved and will give so much love in return!
mish wrote: Loving homes for pups :)))))
Marleen wrote: Mutts Comics draw attention to Shelter Pets too, starting the new year an extra campaign started..
melnotes wrote: What a wonderful post to read Kiwicat! Great kindness for all and wonderful friends too!
terre wrote: Excellent advocacy, kiwicat!
