Here is Joppa’s link:
http://www.wetv.com/pictureperfectpet/profile.php/2834/

Cyndi Wiley lives in the cornfields of Iowa, owns a graphic design studio, and is a volunteer extraordinaire and social media junkie. You can find her main site, Studio3b on the web here.

They are like our children. If you don’t have kids they are you and if you have kids their the adopted child. I am pretty sure that all of the lezs that I know have dogs.

If you are thinking about getting gift and can’t seem to think of the perfect one, what about a dog (or cat). The shelters are overwhelmed with animals right now. Families are losing their homes left and right and are moving to places that don’t accept pets. People still don’t spay or neuter their animals and then we have puppies, while cute, most of them are going to the shelters or pounds.

We have been thinking about getting a new dog lately and have been checking out the shelters. We have one dog who is 3 years old and is a nervous dog and we didn’t know if it would be better for her to have a friend. She is a great dog and wouldn’t trade her for anything. She is trained but could use a refresh course. The picture above is her. Our son loves her very much and she definitely loves her family.

Here is what I like about the shelters:

1. You Save Money (See below).
2. The pets are already spayed or neutered.
3. They are up-to-date on their shots.
4. You are helping an animal that needs a good home.
5. They have websites that yu can check out and see their adoptable pets.
6. Some pets are already microchipped!
7. You get a good animal.

A search of human society or dog rescue shelters works great.

*Arizona Residents: http://www.azhumane.org

Please, If you are thinking of getting a new animal this holiday season, check out your local shelter and get an animal that wants a good loving home.

Jess is from Arizona, is happily married, and is a proud mom of an adorable son. For more about her check out www.2moms2kids.com.