OK that’s the tag line of the commercial for adoption from our local shelter. As they say “if the shoe fits”. What better way to get love the whole year through. Bringing home a new best friend will reward you with love, hugs, kisses, comedy, and snuggles all year round.

Are you a dog person or cat person? Both require care although cats are less hands on and more independent. Keep the crunchy’ s dish full. The litter box clean and let you vet get them out in their office. They are extremely independent. They give love and affection on their terms and in their own time. We have two cats that we have adopted. One was abandoned in our apartment complex. The other we adopted from a Pet Smart adoption center coordinated with Jr Humane Society. We have nothing but great luck with our two black babies. Hubby teaches them to talk… You should see him have a conversation with our kitties.

Charlie is about 5 now he is not one who takes things lying down unless, it’s on the window seat soaking up sunshine. Every night he demands that you follow him to the cabinet in the dinning room and give him a treat from the bag we keep hidden there. Lady coo’s when the food bowl is empty.

We have cats because they don’t need the level of care as a dog. Anyone who says dogs are more affectionate than cats has not met our Charlie.

Charlie and hubby

Every night following dinner he appears. He waits till he gets the signal to jump up. Within 5 minutes he assumes this position.

Lady takes her spot as close to me as she can get. Either on me or beside, she settles in for her evening nap.

Dogs are also wonderful. We’ve had a dog or dogs always while growing up. My mom’s last baby crossed the rainbow bridge last year after 17 years.

17 years old

I’m taking a friends advice and recommending the next family dog should be a husky. After seeing their talkative side on YouTube. I think my mom would love a dog who speaks to her. We hope keeping him inside air conditioned house will help temper our Florida weather.

Whether dog, cat, or other a pet will shower you with unconditional love. Our cat meets us at the door when we come home and even carries toys through the house. Lots of bundles of love are awaiting adoption so find a new friend in need of a forever home.

Make sure you do a little research before deciding if this is a good choice for you. Be prepared for time to train, veterinary needs, special diet needs or restrictions, and type of home recommended for the pet in question. I like to choose from Jr Humane Society or Humane Society because they foster pets and give a pretty good idea if they do well with small children, other pets, highly social with people, or the product of past neglect or less than ideal treatment. With an unlimited budget I would have a hard time not adopting “The Crazy Cat Lady” reputation.

I’ve listed some resources below to help you find and care for your new friend.

Pet Smart Adoption Days

Days

My veterinarians office may have one or more residents in need of permanent homes. They also keep a bulletin board patrons can post fliers, services, or lost pets. So in honor of both Friendship Day and Valentines give yourself love from a new addition to your family.

Mr Fuzzy. My best friend of 18 years. He has moved on now but, I still miss him. He left us two years ago.