Pets Are Family Too

Every week, dogs and cats arrive. Almost none of them came into the world unwanted. They were brought home in a good moment — a birthday, a holiday, a child who promised — by someone who had not counted the cost of fifteen years of food, vaccinations, training and time. When the moment passed, the animal stayed. And then it did not.

This is not one of our programs, and we are not going to pretend it is. We do not fundraise for it. The shelters do the hard part and they should get your money directly — there are links below.

What we do is say the thing out loud, because the problem starts long before an animal is ever surrendered.

Adopting an animal is a lifelong commitment, not a moment of excitement. Pets need stability, attention and medical care for their whole lives, and a forever home is the only kind worth offering. Responsible adoption is the only real answer to a full shelter. Everything else is cleanup.

Think first, if you are considering adopting. Be honest about your lifestyle, your time, and whether you can afford proper care, training and veterinary attention for the animal's whole life — not its first month. If you are not ready, foster instead. It helps just as much and it asks less of you.

Give to a shelter directly. They are the ones doing this work every day, and your money goes further with them than it would through us.

Drop off supplies with us. This is the one thing we do here. We collect pet food, treats, blankets, towels, beds, leashes and unopened toys, and we deliver them to shelters that are short. Contact us to arrange a drop-off.

Say it to someone. If you know a person who is about to bring an animal home on impulse, this page is for them.