Welcome to the Pet Spotlight

Written by Shae

I was talking to John last night when this idea came over me. Many of us at Girls of Geek are pet owners, and we have all ended up adopting. This past July things were a bit stressful, and super long story short, Mattie and I nearly ended up with another kitten via my parents. However, that fell through and we both seemed a bit down about it. I ended up dragging Mattie to the Dumb Friends League where we met the newest addition of our home, Agent Carter. Carter (who’s original name was something less cool) was the cat that tugged at our heart strings. She had been surrendered by her previous owners and was sick, and had a possible chronic disorder that would lead to a life of daily medication and worry.

I’d like to say it was us who picked her, but it was actually Carter who picked Mattie. This tiny, sneezy, kitten threw herself into Mattie’s arms and that was that. The great news is this supposed chronic problem our tiny kitten might have was actually a very severe cold. With two huge rounds of antibiotics she was up and playing with the boys in no time. Today Cater is a solid little trouble maker who doesn’t meow much (due to being sick for such a long time) but instead meeps and barks. Mostly, she chortles. It occurred to me then that there are so many pets out there needing homes. While we were there in July, Dumb Friends League was waving all adoption fees on cats older than a year in hopes of finding them homes. Had we been able to take more in, you can bet we would have.

Today I wanted to talk about the importance of pets, for those looking for a new addition to their family. Now, they are a living being and should not be taken lightly. With the Holidays coming up I know it’s tempting for many to get puppies and kittens for presents, but I’d like to urge us in a different direction. A different thought. When considering your newest family member you need to remember that it is all about personality. Sometimes you click with them, and other times they don’t click with you. What I like best about Dumb Friends League is how you can go and meet the animals you’re interested in and get to know them before making that decision.

With all that being said, welcome to Pet Spotlight. A segment where we pick an animal (or two) up for adoption! Today’s pick happens to be two dogs that I thought stood out the most! Also, one of them is 12 and the other 9, and my heart literally shattered into a billion pieces. Misty and Sam! Sam is 9 year old male Catahoula Leopard Hound and Misty is an 12 year old female Australian Cattle Dog mix! The two are a pair, as they should be, so if you or someone you know is looking for a couple to complete their family, these two might just be that. Both are house trained, good with kids, and rather young and playful despite their ‘age’. Remember, that’s just a number! For more information please visit the Dumb Friends League Website at www.ddfl.org and we look forward to bringing you a look at more wonderful pets that need a loving good home.

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