For animal lovers, this can mean a double dose of giving: along with donating some canned goods or a sack of groceries at the grocery store, consider dropping off an unopened bag or cans of cat or dog food, or even a bag of litter to your local Humane Society or pet shelter as well.

Not only do the food and supplies benefit animals at the shelter, but many shelters nationwide also distribute items to people who are in need of them, and whose pets may not be able to eat without the help of the donations.

For more information on what is acceptable to donate, be sure to contact your state’s Humane Society, SPCA, or other local animal shelters. Many are also in great need of things like towels, washcloths, litter pans, etc, and monetary donations are also always welcome.

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Don’t Forget Shelter Pets at Thanksgiving

October is National Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month and anyone looking to adopt a furry family member is being encouraged by the ASPCA and PetFinder.com to head to your local shelter.

This year has had an extreme impact on shelters across the nation as pets have become victims of the housing market crash, the spiraling economy and Mother Nature. There are currently more than 140,000 dogs listed on PetFinder.com, and over 300,000 adoptable pets total.

My family had a great experience with PetFinder when we found and adopted our dog Honey four years ago. Be sure to check out their new dog breed directory, and don’t forget they’re mobile now too, accessible from any wireless device.

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It’s National Adopt-a-Shelter-Dog Month

I was so happy to see this on the news last night: Pets are getting the same treatment as their owners during this weekend’s evacuation of New Orleans in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav.

It’s been suggested that the reason so many people didn’t leave during Katrina was because their four-legged family members were not allowed on evacuation buses, so they chose to stay behind and care for their pets themselves.

This time around, carrier boxes and large animal crates were stacked up at bus and train terminals and animals and their people are getting identification bands in case they become separated and can later be reunited. Out-of-town shelters are also offering accommodations to those fleeing the city.

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Pets Evacuated for Hurricane Gustav