I would venture to guess that everyone reading this is kind to animals.
We all love pictures of cute animals, happy tail photos of adopted animals, and the warm fuzzies that come with happy endings.
As members of an animal rescue, we all see bad things happen to animals, but it is the happy side of rescue keeps us going. Let us spread the word far and wide about animal welfare!
I did some research and the American Humane Association created Be Kind to Animals Week in 1915 to encourage compassion toward animals. During this week they encourage everyone to be more than compassionate. Let us ask ourselves how we can influence more good outcomes? How can we spread more warm fuzzies and make more animals feel loved?
Here are a few tips from the American Humane Association:
• Report any suspected animal abuse or neglect to animal control in your county
• Commit to adopting your next pet from an animal shelter
• Donate to or volunteer at your local animal shelter or for a local rescue group
• Spay or neuter your pets and encourage friends and family to do the same
• Spend quality time with your pet
• Make sure your pet has an ID tag or microchip
• Drive cautiously through areas populated by wild animals such as deer
• Plant flowers in your yard that will attract butterflies or hummingbirds
• Speak out in your community about the importance of respecting animals
TBAR Volunteers invite you to choose one of the above activities or come up with one of your own to celebrate “Be Kind to Animals” week.
We also invite everyone to make a donation to True Blue Animal Rescue, and then post a special message on our Facebook page. You can use this message to honor the memory of a beloved pet. Tell us what special thing you will do this week to honor that pet’s memory in conjunction with Be Kind to Animals Week. Please keep all comments family appropriate.
Here, let me get us started:
In memory of Zach, the cocker spaniel who passed over the rainbow bridge way to early in his life. His short life touched many hearts. In his memory, I will donate $20 to TBAR.