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HOP INTO SPRING WITH AN ADOPTED BUNNY! |
Every year at Easter, pet shops fill up with adorable bunnies for sale. Most of them come from breeders who are concerned with profit, not the health of the pet--in other words, rabbit mills. Studies say that 95% of all rabbits adopted at Easter are dumped. While the typical life expectancy is five years, rabbits can live 15 years when properly cared for and are not a seasonal gift. Bunnies are a pet for life, not just an Easter basket treat. Did you know that female rabbits can produce 12 bunnies each 28 days, starting at the age of 3 months old? Only spayed or neutered rabbits are adopted out. Rabbits should be indoor pets and can be easily litter box trained. They need love, attention, exercise and companionship just as much as a pet dog or cat. In return, bunnies make excellent pets and are affectionate, clean and docile. This year, adopt a bunny that needs a home and save a life! The bunnies featured on our cam were from the PetSave Foundation and their Rabbitat located in San Pedro, CA. Please visit www.petsave.org to fill out an application for adoption. If you do not live near San Pedro, please visit your local shelter or rabbit rescue--you can be the Forever Home for a very special rabbit. You can also find out some great information about how to care for your rabbit here. We also suggest visiting www.rabbit.org for additional rabbit care information. If you can't adopt a rabbit, we invite you to visit www.makeminechocolate.org for an opportunity to learn how to help homeless "Easter" bunnies.              |
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Pomelo, Marmalade, Tangelo, Citron, Kumquat and Ms. Mama Tangerine! |
If you were following the five citrus kittens and their mother, Ms. Mama Tangerine, they have all gone to their new homes!
Over 92 people responded to the call to adopt--thank you all so much for recognizing the importance of adopting your new pet! Check back soon as we hope to update you regularly with photos and stories about their new lives.
These kittens are just five examples of the animals waiting for you in shelters around the country. Please open your heart to a shelter animal—we encourage you to adopt your next pet rather than purchase it from a shop or newspaper. You can make a difference in the homeless pet population by choosing to get your pet from a shelter or rescue group. There are shelters all over the country that are virtually bursting at the seams with animals who need homes. Make the choice to make a difference in their lives. |
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A Sweet Ending for Valentine Cam Pups! |
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On February 14, 2009 Kisses, Cupid and Chocolate found loving homes at the My Furry Valentine: Adopt a Shelter Sweetheart event at the South East Area Animal Control (SEAACA) in Downey, CA. Their gorgeous mother Valentina was later adopted.
New puppies are an exciting addition to any family, and these are no exception. Found Animals encourages all new puppy parents to crate train their pets to accelerate the house training process and enroll in obedience school or other socialization class so they can be well adjusted and happy. There’s no question, these puppies made their valentines’ day sweet!
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The Original “7 Dwarfs” Get their Fairytale Ending! |
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Deciding to adopt, rather than purchase from a pet store or breeder, eager adopters showed up bright and early at the West Los Angeles Animal Care Center to claim their new family members. Congratulations Adopters! Found Animals commends your decision to save the life of a homeless pet!
Bashful, Dopey, Sneezy, Happy, Grumpy, Sleepy and Doc are just seven examples of the wonderful shelter pets you can find at your local shelter. Remember, when you are looking for your next pet, please Adopt, Don’t Shop! Visit Pet Finder and Pet Harbor to find a furry friend in your area. |
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Save a Stray for the Holidays! |
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Found Animals launched their first LIVE Cam in December 2008, promoting the message “Adopt, Don’t Shop” with the Save a Stray for the Holidays event.
Adorable puppies from local animal shelters spent ten days Healthy Spot’s storefront, where potential adopters could admire them from afar on live web cam. Adopters competed for a chance to win one of the puppies by submitting essays on why they would make the best parents.
Celebrities Max Silva and Jason Lugavere, of Current TV hosted the adoption ceremony, uniting the new parents with the holiday pups!
Visit our photo gallery to see more pictures from this event! |
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