Get A Pet!

Pets are so much fun, affectionate and appreciative that the soft, furry creatures more than make up for the work of keeping them.  They really don't require all that much--just shelter, food, fresh water, play time and visits to the vet now and then to keep them healthy. 

Best place to get a pet is from an animal shelter.  There are so many nice cats and dogs who need homes.  We got our Moe from the Parma Animal Shelter and never once regretted it.  He was a wonderful cat!

At least, help provide free food for animals in shelters just by clicking at:  http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

Some good books about pets are:

Marley & Me by John Grogan

Lessons From Rocky by Bradford Miller

Paws of Wisdom, Valuable Lessons We Can Learn From Our Pets by Sofia Steryo-Bartmus

Rescuing Sprite by Mark Levin

Shiloh, Shiloh Season and Saving Shiloh by Phylllis Reynolds Naylor 

The Dogs of Bedlam Farm by Jon Katz

My Funny Dad, Harry by Karen Arlettaz Zemek (includes stories about his stray cats)

 --Karen Arlettaz Zemek, author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"