Congratulations on Your Newest Little One

Perhaps even more special than special adopters – those who go the distance for homeless pets – are adopters who are also parents. Parents who adopt rescued animals not only provide a new pet for their children, they teach them invaluable lessons in the process. These children will eventually grow up to become wonderful, knowledgeable adults who may, in turn, choose to be special adopters themselves.

When people make the choice to adopt a rescue animal, they don’t just walk into a store and purchase a cute puppy. Taking the time, effort, perhaps even driving a distance to visit a shelter or adoption event, these future pet parents very often choose carefully on the pet they will bring home.

They discuss the animals, and the particular traits and needs of these animals, with an adoption counselor. They fill out forms that help the counselors determine if they and a particular animal would be best fit for each other. And they don’t mind these few extra steps in the process of selecting and bringing home their new pet, because they understand and have a respect for the importance of it all.

These adopters bring their children with them for this important occasion, including them in the process of making a sound choice. By doing so, they demonstrate patience, tolerance and respect. Before the pet even goes home with them, these lucky children are already learning some of life’s biggest lessons.

Once home, the adoptive family spends time with the pet, each getting to know the other and learning to live together. Anyone who has ever spent any time with rescued pets knows, these animals have a special appreciation for people who care about them and provide for them. There is a palpable gratitude that eminates from a pet whose life was once insecure, and the usual unconditional love given by animals is only magnified. Imagine what experiencing this might mean for a child!

To do right by an animal, to do something good = wonderful love and appreciation from the animal in return. These are children who learn, through their parents’ actions, that if we behave in a positive way toward our earth, nature, our fellow creatures – positive things flow back to us. They witness firsthand how we can make the world a better place.

When parents choose to adopt a homeless animal, they not only save that pet and provide a future for them; they also provide a solid foundation for their children, and a blueprint for the future. What a beautiful gift for us all!

Oscar and Precious

Precious and Oscar were adopted by a terrific family. Mere kittens, yet already bonded with each other, this family accepted both into their home to keep them together. The kittens grew along with the children; both kittens and children have been playmates and comforting friends for each other.

Dad now volunteers his time with the rescue group the kittens were rescued by; his son has an avid interest in, and is looking forward to, working with animals some day himself. Oscar and Precious are two very lucky, happy kitties in a loving home – with a very happy ending to their stories!