Shada Whalley has loved cats and dogs all her life but never had a pet of her own. That is, until PetSmart Charities of Canada’s November National Adoption Weekend.
Last year, Lisa Labon of Hamilton, Ontario, lost her furry, four-legged friend Duchess. Duchess was a Border Collie and Lisa’s close companion for 18 years.
For a long time, 10-year-old Sarah Bergeron had been pleading with her mom and dad to get her a dog. “No,” they insisted, “we already have cats, there’s no room for a dog.”
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Debi had decided she was ready to adopt a dog into her family, but then life happened, and she lost her father. Debi had declined into a dark place dealing with the loss.
New pet parent, Emily Gleim, says she wasn’t planning on adopting a pet until her boyfriend Justyn texted her a photo of a two-year-old dog named Butterfinger that had been cared for by a Florida rescue group called Haile’s Angels and was now up for ad
Bringing home a puppy or kitten can lead to a lot of excitement. However, discussing issues that may arise and preparing in advance for a new pet’s arrival can help make for a smooth transition.
