Comments on: Loving Homes for Abandoned Dogs and Cats Needed Today http://centralfloridagreenguide.com/2008/02/20/loving-homes-for-abandoned-dogs-and-cats-needed-today/ Resources for Eco-Conscious, Natural-Minded Families in the Orlando Area (green living, organic foods, holistic health, instinctive parenting, and more) Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:53:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=MU By: petwebpro http://centralfloridagreenguide.com/2008/02/20/loving-homes-for-abandoned-dogs-and-cats-needed-today/#comment-925 petwebpro Mon, 25 Feb 2008 14:55:03 +0000 http://crunchymom76.wordpress.com/?p=269#comment-925 Thank you so much for sharing your photo, and the importance of adopting pets from shelters. There are far too many pets surrendereds to shelters not just in Florida, but all across the country. Recently, there was a scare at a shelter in Lee county, Fla, where many dogs contracted a mysterious upper respiratory infection and dozens had to be put to sleep. It was very unfortunate and sad, because these were very good, adoptable dogs. But because of some unfortunate circumstance they ended up in the shelter at the wrong time. I understand the shelter has since eliminated the virus from the shelter and they are adopting dogs again. I hope you post updated pictures of your Lucky! She's a beautiful dog. Congratulations! Thank you so much for sharing your photo, and the importance of adopting pets from shelters. There are far too many pets surrendereds to shelters not just in Florida, but all across the country.

Recently, there was a scare at a shelter in Lee county, Fla, where many dogs contracted a mysterious upper respiratory infection and dozens had to be put to sleep. It was very unfortunate and sad, because these were very good, adoptable dogs. But because of some unfortunate circumstance they ended up in the shelter at the wrong time. I understand the shelter has since eliminated the virus from the shelter and they are adopting dogs again.

I hope you post updated pictures of your Lucky! She’s a beautiful dog. Congratulations!

]]> By: kim http://centralfloridagreenguide.com/2008/02/20/loving-homes-for-abandoned-dogs-and-cats-needed-today/#comment-916 kim Wed, 20 Feb 2008 17:53:59 +0000 http://crunchymom76.wordpress.com/?p=269#comment-916 Thank you so much for the story. According to the Humane Society of the United States the number of animals euthanized in public shelters every year is 3-4 million animals. Some of the best dogs in the world end up in shelters through no fault of their own. I highly recommend people take the time to search through the shelters for their new best friend before buying one from a pet shop or breeder. I have rescued three dogs from various situations (including from a public shelter) and they have all been extraordinary companions. And for those who just have to a purebreed- 25% of the dogs at public shelters are purebreds... Thank you so much for the story. According to the Humane Society of the United States the number of animals euthanized in public shelters every year is 3-4 million animals.
Some of the best dogs in the world end up in shelters through no fault of their own. I highly recommend people take the time to search through the shelters for their new best friend before buying one from a pet shop or breeder. I have rescued three dogs from various situations (including from a public shelter) and they have all been extraordinary companions.
And for those who just have to a purebreed- 25% of the dogs at public shelters are purebreds…

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