Shelters Rock

As the proud guardian of a former Seattle Animal Shelter pup, I add my voice to the songs in praise of shelters during this National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week (Nov. 4-10). While I’m not a huge fan of setting aside official days for everything from child dental care to air conditioning appreciation (these are for real) , I welcome the opportunity to sing the praises of shelters (and rescue organizations and foster families) that help find loving homes for abandoned and neglected dogs, cats, bunnies, birds and more.

If you’re looking for ways to mark the occasion with good works, check out the Humane Society of the United States’ Ten Ways to Show Your Local Animal Shelter Some Love.  Donating beds, time, money and skills are just a few of the ways to support and appreciate these essential resources. Also, in the spirit of the week, take a coffee break with Mutts cartoonist Patrick McDonnell’s Shelter Stories.

Lisa Wogan