Animal Adoptions
hemitheius , frankie : What a GREAT idea :angel4:.
Both of my feline companions are rescues from the local shelter
( L.E.A.F. / A.F.V. = Lake Elsinore Animal Friends / Animal Friends of the Valleys ) , and they've been a part of the family for more than 7 years ; both were tykes when I got them .
Adopting a senior companion is also an excellent gesture . Give that loving cat or dog a loving home during their older years :heart:.
I took in a neighbour's cat back in Octobre 2009 ; a senior kitty whom looked young enough to be a kitten !
"Girlie" was actually 14 years old !
She looked exactly like an African Wild Cat :shock: ( do an internet search to get an idea of how gorgeous that breed is ) .
She took ill after having her for 10 months , but what a fulfilling 10 months she gave my family ; such a loving heart :heart:
One of the nice things about adopting from your local shelter is that , at least in California , there's extensive paperwork to complete , and an interview ; adoption isn't just something arbitrary :thumblef: .
I hope to some day be able to perform a similar act of compassion , as funds become available .