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We’ve been asked if we think people who are homeless should be allowed to have pets Some people experiencing poverty and some with abundant financial means, we assure you, people who are unsheltered take as good care of their animal family members as anyone else. But we always observe that those who are homeless , we typically see an even stronger bond, as their animals are often their sole companion, motivation, hope, and protection. We see devotion, and the animal’s health and nutrition being put first. There are exceptions where animals are neglected or mistreated, and these cases occur at every socioeconomic status . Does every animal deserve to be spoiled? Yes. But remember, animals don’t care how expensive their beds or toys are, they care about how much love they get from you, and they care about being fed and safe. Regardless of how you feel about homelessness, don’t let your love of animals feed prejudice. The human animal bond cannot and should not only be for the wealthy. In this day and age, many of us are one crisis away from being homeless. Being sheltered and having family and friends to fall back on is a privilege. So instead of categorizing by quality of shelter, let’s support animals and their loving people in every setting. Everyone deserves access to care. Animals are family. #bekindtoeverykind #petsarefamilytoo

This issue of Louisa County's newsletter, The Informed Citizen, offers updates from departments including Parks, Recreation & Tourism, Community Development, General Services/the Animal Shelter, and Administration. It also features updates from the Louisa County Sheriff's Office, the Assessor's Office, and partners like the Louisa Arts Center, the Louisa County Historical Society, the Commission on Aging, JABA, the Louisa County Library, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, Firefly, and FFA. Each issue aims to communicate to citizens how their local government is working for them and provides useful partner resources. Featured in this issue: * Louisa County Photo Contest * Upcoming Events * Firefly Fiber Broadband's Progress in Numbers * Household Hazardous Waste Day * Community, Staff and Board Spotlights * What to Do If You Find a Lost Animal * Board of Supervisors Updates ... and more See past issues at https://lnkd.in/er3FMvju. Hard copies are available in the County Office Building (1 Woolfolk Ave, Louisa). See past issues at https://lnkd.in/er3FMvju. Sign up at https://lnkd.in/gjydJjZR to receive email or text notifications of new issues.

Very helpful fact sheet!

Many well-intentioned people see an unfamiliar cat outdoors and automatically assume the animal is homeless—and needs to come to your shelter pronto! But that’s not always in the cat’s (or your shelter’s) best interests. Help guide people through the steps they should take when they come across an unfamiliar cat: Download the fact sheet at https://bit.ly/3taVS8a. 🐱 ⁣ #LostCat #CommunityCats #FactSheet

Looking for more after you've finished reading through our 2023 Impact Report? We're always adding new resources for shelters and rescue organizations to use as they work to increase dog adoptions. Check them out here: https://lnkd.in/ejTkUX2m

NEW BLOG POST! 🔔 Homelessness is a serious issue that is faced not only by humans but by animals too. Are you a pet owner? Do you have a cat? A dog? Or perhaps both? If yes, then you might want to check in on one of our latest blogs about a study concerning homeless cats and dogs. This study aimed to encourage more people to help shelter animals. Read here: https://bit.ly/3dp4En6 #Petlanthropy #Dataset #Statistics #StatisticalDataAnalysis #AnalysisServices #MachineLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #MachineLearningTools #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #ArtificialIntelligenceMarketing #PhilosophyofMind #ConsultancyServices #ConsultantLife #BusinessWoman

Before it burns out of control, take control. Encourage your team to participate in wildfire prevention activities such as clearing dry vegetation, creating emergency plans, and volunteering for community firebreak projects. Proactive steps can protect lives and property. More guidance ➡️https://ow.ly/9aKn50Srb6E #WildfirePrevention

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽 - 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆, and we want to shout it from the rooftops, so please share this post with others!📣🐾 This day is all about raising awareness for the incredible animals waiting in shelters for their forever families. By adopting instead of shopping for a pet, you're not just giving a deserving furry friend a second chance - you're literally saving a life. The reality is that in 2023, according to Shelter Animals Count (https://bit.ly/3wdLrCe), approximately 6.5 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠, and only around half get adopted. The others? Well, we don't like to think about it. 💔 But YOU can change those heartbreaking odds! Adopting from your local shelter, humane society, or rescue group is one of the most impactful things you can do to combat pet overpopulation and homelessness. We've written & hosted some amazing articles & webinar about saving lives, overpopulation and kitten basics - check out the links below! 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 - https://bit.ly/4a01mBX 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - https://bit.ly/3WmvMLt 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟭 - https://bit.ly/3wiTsFZ Invite others to join us by celebrating Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. 🐶🐱 If you've recently adopted, share your pictures in the comments! #KittenSeason #FosterPets #SpreadLoveAndPawsitivity #kittenrescue #kittenlife #rescuekitten #kittenmom #kittenlove #kittensofinstagram #savekittens #fostering #fosterkittens #savemorekittens #nationalkittencoalition #adoptashelterpetday

In this special article by Chris R. Shepherd for The Fur-Bearers, find out what you don't know about the #wildlifetrade in Canada : https://buff.ly/3QXaiS1

👣🫀Beyond the pursuit of profits, It’s imperative to recognize the responsibility we bear in fostering positive change. We are actively engaging in supporting initiatives such as Cleaning Coasts from Plastic, Books for Education, Feeding Homeless Animals, Serving Those in Need, and Planting Trees for a Greener Tomorrow.🪴🌊🌾 We welcome you to delve deeper into our dedication to these initiatives in our latest blog post! 🌱🌎 https://lnkd.in/dk695_6n #SocialImpact #CorporateSocialResponsibility