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Here’s a short video that demonstrates how pup fostering works among Mexin gray wolves.

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! This month, consider opening your heart and home to a furry friend in need. Shelters are full of amazing dogs, cats, and other animals waiting for their forever families. Here's why adopting from a shelter is a great choice: - Save a life: You'll give a loving home to an animal who might otherwise be euthanized. - Unique personalities: Shelters have pets of all breeds, ages, and personalities! You're sure to find your perfect match. - Affordability: Adoption fees are typically much lower or waived than the cost of purchasing a pet. - Loyalty and love: Shelter pets shower their adopters with endless love and gratitude. Ready to find your perfect match? Use our adoption finder tool to search shelters near you! https://lnkd.in/gkTiuT-u #AdoptDontShop #NationalAdoptAShelterDogMonth 

Recently, we adopted a kitten for our daughter Anna 😸 on the second attempt. It's not so easy to adopt a kitten in Austin. There is quite a competition! We were searching for kittens on the Austin Animal Center website. For the first kitten we tried to adopt, there were three families-candidates. And the foster didn't choose us. After that, we applied for some other kittens and didn't even receive any responses because fosters already had several candidates. But for one kitten, my husband acted quickly. He was the first to apply and visited the kitten at the foster's the next day. We said yes without waiting. And we successfully adopted a kitten! We were the first and the fastest and we showed our motivation. I'm not sure I can draw any parallels with business here, but maybe I can 😄 If you want something (a new job, new clients or other opportunities), you need to monitor for new opportunities, try to be the first to apply and definitely be fast and motivated. Back to the kitten, we named her Pomni after the main character of a viral YouTube cartoon called The Amazing Digital Circus. She is very friendly, active and sweet. Sometimes she even joins my Zoom calls 😄, lies on my shoulder and watches what's happening on the screen. Disclaimer: it's not so difficult to find a kitten to adopt in Austin; we just had two criteria that complicated our search: a color (white or black and white) and a location (at foster's, not at the adoption center).

🐱💕 Kitten Season Challenges & The Power of TNR Every year, kitten season hits hard, bringing with it an overwhelming number of kittens. Shelters like Save Our Cats and Kittens (SOCKS) feel the strain with too many kittens and not enough resources or adoptive families. But there's a proven solution: Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR). TNR not only helps manage the community cat population but also reduces the burdens during kitten season by preventing overpopulation in the first place. By controlling the number of new kittens born each season, TNR makes a direct impact, helping local shelters focus their resources more effectively. 🌟 Proudly Supporting TNR Initiatives At Crystal Clear Copy, we're not just about words; we're about action. We’ve proudly crafted the TNR page for SOCKS's website pro bono, highlighting the compassionate approach to managing community cats. Check out the page to learn more about how TNR is making a difference in our community and how you can get involved. Visit https://lnkd.in/gp3zrUnX to see how TNR works and discover how you can support this vital program. Together, we can help every cat enjoy the quality of life they deserve! 🐾 #TNR #CommunityCats #KittenSeason #CrystalClearCopy #SupportLocalShelters

For many people, adopting a dog from a shelter is THE only adoption path they want to follow. But with six out of ten dogs adopted returned, shelter dogs have their own unique set of issues, that many potential "want to do the right thing" adopters don't fully grasp. In this 3-part series, I'll take you through the pre-planning you should be doing coupled with what types of dogs you'll find at the shelter; what to know and expect once you're at the shelter, and finally, how to prepare your home and set your expectations once your new best friend comes home.

That's right -- today is the BIG GAME!!!! Of course, if you know me you KNOW I'm talking about PUPPY BOWL XX I mean -- the Super Bowl has ONE TEAM that wins -- but for the PUPPY BOWL Puppy bowl exists to raise awareness of great humane animal shelters with adoptable pets, so the WINNERS of Puppy Bowl are all the puppies (and older dogs) that find new homes and all the families that bring a new furry friend home. Today I invite you to pop a photo of YOUR puppy in my comments (And remember -- even my 9 year old foster failure collie is still a puppy at heart. 👉🏻 If you enjoy my posts and want to catch all of them ... 𝗥𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗲 🔔 👉🏻 If you want to train the LinkedIn algamabob to put more of my content in your feed, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 👇🏻 👉🏻 If you are wanting to have regular prompts and ideas for posting, 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗺𝗲 and ask me about my group program. #LinkedInWhisperer #LinkedInExpert  #LinkedInStrategy #LinkedInTraining  

Here’s your chance to rescue someone who will love you unconditionally. Helping You (and someone else) Find Your Happy Place(s)™ is more than a mission. It’s my life’s ambition. #adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuecat #happyplacerealty #helpingyoufindyourhappyplace

✨Recognize the unique challenges faced by paralyzed dogs and empathize with their struggles.💫 🌟Wheelchairs provide a vital solution, offering increased mobility and independence for paralyzed dogs.✨ 💫Tailor-built wheelchairs accommodate individual needs, ensuring a comfortable and effective fit for each dog. X✨ ✨Wheelchairs contribute significantly to a dog's overall well-being, enabling them to engage in regular activities and interact with their environment.💫 ⭐The act of building wheelchairs strengthens the bond between humans and their furry companions, fostering a deeper connection.💫 💫Building wheelchairs for paralyzed dogs advocates for the welfare of animals, promoting a compassionate and caring approach.💫 ✨Showcasing these initiatives raises awareness about the challenges faced by paralyzed dogs and inspires others to contribute to similar causes.🌟 #labeldesign #linkdinpost #linkedinengagement #linkedinarticle #linkedinexpert #linkedinexperts #linkedinforbusiness #linkedincontent

K9 Willow and I are once again at an event, this time a swim meet. Although having a Service Dog is normal for me, there is still a significant amount of ignorance about service dogs, our rights as handlers, and the incredible benefits they provide. Service dogs like Willow are more than just companions; they are vital partners that empower individuals with disabilities to lead fuller, more independent lives. The presence of service dogs in major events, surrounded by thousands of people, helps to #BreachTheStigma and raises awareness of their invaluable contributions. It is essential to educate the public on the rights of service dog handlers and the profound impact these animals have on our lives. Service dogs offer unparalleled support, providing physical assistance, emotional stability, and a sense of security to those who need it most. Raising awareness is not just about understanding the roles of these amazing animals but also about promoting equity and inclusion. It ensures that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully in society with dignity and respect. Let’s celebrate the life-changing impact of service dogs and advocate for greater awareness and understanding. Together, we can create a more inclusive and equitable world. #ServiceDogs #Inclusion #Equity #BreachTheStigma #DisabilityAwareness #LifeChangingSupport #K9Willow #DrivingForeward#servicedoglife #ptsdservicedog #veteranservicedog #MentalHealthMatters

Have questions about cats? We have answers! Our FAQ walks through the most common questions about community cats, #TNR, the movement to save cats and kittens, and more. alleycat.org/FAQ