Akron, OH - Cat needs adopted/rescued URGENT!

This beautiful cat is located at the Summit County Animal Control Facility in Akron, Ohio. She's been there since Feb. 12, so her time is running out!!! She is a small adult female. She looks EXACTLY like my beloved cat, Hermie. I find it so odd that she is also very small for an adult cat, just like my kitty. I am begging for somebody to adopt her or for a rescue to pull her and give her a second chance!

Her adoption fee is only $60.00 and she will be up to date on shots and spayed!

Her animal ID # (that you will need to reference if interested in her) is C02-027.

If someone can help this girl, please contact the Summit County Animal Control at 330-643-2845 AND email cfatheree@summitoh.net.

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Durbin, WV - Sweet senior dog needs rescue/adopt URGENT!

This sweet dog is Elijah. He will die this week if not pulled by a rescue or adopted by a loving individual/family. He's been at the shelter a "long time" and his time is running out! Elijah is a very special senior boy, who is in desperate need of finding a loving forever home, rescue or even a sanctuary that will take him in and allow him to live out the rest of his life in great comfort. Elijah would love to have a nice warm bed to lay his weary bones down on and belly rubs would be a plus! Elijah is very friendly and wants nothing more than to be in a home with someone who will love him back. If you can be that person and open up your home to him, please contact the shelter immediately.

Visit Elijah's Petfinder page.

Elijah is located at the Pocahontas County Animal Control and Humane Office in Durbin, West Virginia.

If you are interested in rescuing or adopting Elijah, please contact the shelter immediately:

lastchance_rescue@yahoo.com

and

jaime0801@frontiernet.net

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Rome, GA - Cats, kittens, dogs, & puppies need adoption/rescue URGENT!

The above animals are located at the Floyd County Animal Control in Rome, GA. NOTE: They are listed on Petfinder under Rome-Floyd County Humane Society as A COURTESY ONLY. These animals ARE NOT SAFE! The animals pictured above will be euthanized after Tuesday if not adopted or rescued by then! They can also be sponsored monetarily, which can give them more time.

Because there are so many animals in need, I could not post links to each individual Petfinder page. To find more info on any of these animals, please visit the Petfinder page HERE. REMEMBER, do not use the contact info listed on the Petfinder page to inquiry about these animals. Use the information given below. ALL ANIMALS LISTED ON THE PETFINDER LIST WITH A "9" IN THEIR NAME ARE LOCATED AT THE ANIMAL CONTROL FACILITY. THE ABOVE ANIMALS CAN BE FOUND BY LOOKING AT ANIMALS WITH NAMES BEGINNING WITH '9.'

If you are interested in adopting or rescuing any of these animals, please contact:

Floyd County Animal Control 706-236-4545

431 Mathis Rd., Rome, GA 30161

Fax 706 233 0032

FCAC Website: http://www.floydcountyga.org/Animal%20Control/About.htm

Hours: M, T 10am - 6pm, Wednesdays NEVER OPEN, Th, Fri 10am - 6pm Sat + Sun 1pm - 5pm

If you are a rescue group that wants to pull any of these animals:

Please contact FCAC at the above # and visit the FCAC website above to review their rescue group paper policies. (They welcome rescue groups, but due to a recent "incident," they must ensure you are an actual rescue group.)

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Orlando, FL - Sweet dog needs adoption/rescue ASAP!

A fellow rescuer is asking that someone please find it in their heart to adopt this dog into your family and home or pull this dog if you are part of a no-kill rescue. She is listed as a 10-year-old Chow Chow mix, but this rescuer believes she is likely some sort of Shepherd mix. She is heartworm positive, but that can be treated. She's gentle and oh so loving. But don't worry, she still has some zest and play in her too! She loves to run around the yard when taken outside. She was so scared when she first arrived at the shelter on December 30th. She just seemed to sit in her little kennel and wish for a home, but nobody has offered. She's a gem and would make a perfect companion for sooooo many families. She's so gentle and would be great with kids. She loves to have her back massaged and to just sit by your side as a faithful companion.

This angel of a dog is located at Orange County Animal Services in Orlando, Florida.

Please help this sweet dog. She only has until today, Saturday, at 2pm to be adopted or rescued!

If you can help this dog, please contact the shelter at (call & email both addresses!):
(407) 254-9140
David.Morton@ocfl.net
Linda.Hepenstal@ocfl.net

This is the email of the woman trying to get this dog rescued. Email her along with the above addresses:
veronica@fldoglover.com

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Dealing with the loss of a companion animal

From ASPCA

Our companion animals are family members with whom we share a unique bond. It is difficult to imagine our lives without them. Sadly, companion animals do not live as long as people do. Sooner or later, everyone who cares for a pet must face the illness, old age or accidental death of their beloved animal friend. We may have to deal with the difficult decision of whether or when to euthanize a very sick animal to spare him or her further suffering and provide a dignified, peaceful death. Or, because of our financial circumstances, we may be torn about what medical procedures should be done for an animal who has given us loyalty and love. These decisions are some of the hardest we may ever have to make, and are often fraught with confusion and guilt. It is important to be well informed and aware of all humane options in order to make the best possible choice on behalf of a pet.

It is as natural and necessary to grieve for the loss of an animal friend as it is for any loved one who dies. And it is important to have compassion and support in one's time of grief. A pet's illness, accident, death or need for euthanasia can trigger powerful emotions. At such times, many individuals feel confused, frightened, angry, guilty and sad. These emotions are all normal. The ASPCA can help if the animal you love has died or if he or she is ill, injured or elderly.

Pet parents can receive help from the ASPCA Pet Loss Support program with the following issues:

- Assistance with the decision to euthanize.

- Comfort and support at the time of euthanasia.

- Help with grieving the loss.

- Advice on dealing with children, the elderly or disabled individuals who are facing a death of a companion animal.

- Helping the surviving animals in the household to cope.

- Assistance in establishing a relationship with a new pet.

For further information about the ASPCA Pet Loss Support program, call our Pet Loss Hotline at (877) 474-3310.

Also check out these resourced from the ASPCA:

Commonly asked questions when dealing with the death of a pet

Helping your child when the family pet dies

Ask Dr. LaFarge - Pet Loss Advice

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