Things that Go Thump in the Night...

Hooray for Fuzzy Friends!
This lil' lagomorph was fairly adorable in its photo shoot. Always remember that wee baby bun buns are loooooong term companions and should be adopted by folks that are ready for a companion that lives longer than you might think and needs lots o' lovin time. Remember that short term Easter Buns should only be made out of chocolate and marshmallow.
Adopt this wee one at Central Animal Services. [link]

Also make sure to check out our local House Rabbit Society! They have tons o' great info for the potential bunny family friends. [link] They also have lots o' cutey bun bun videos for a bunny viddy break. [link]

I met one other wee one at Central Animal Services that y'all should meet.

This ratoncito has unbelievably sweet niblet ears that you can whisper all your secrets into whilst perched on your shoulder. Adopt this wee one at Central Animal Services. [link]

And for more volunteer info...

San Diego Spay Neuter Action Project
An absolutely awesome group that definitely knows how to get the job done. They hold low cost mobile spay & neuter clinics all over town and have made a real difference in San Diego's pet overpopulation. So many future lives have been saved by this group already - they are a great team to add your volunteer time towards. They accept volunteers as young as 12 which is a great opportunity for altruistic youngsters and families that like to spend time together. Check out these links if you are interested in checking out what kind of assistance they can use...

SNAP's Volunteer Page [link]
SNAP's Volunteer Match Page [link]
SNAP's Volunteer Application [link]

alsoooooo...

Friends of Cats
This Shelter has been around for longer than many of us have been alive. The fantastic meowers that hang out here are great and their care takers are super too! As stated on their website - "Volunteers are the backbone of the Shelter and we are always seeking people to help with fundraising, publicity, painting and carpentry, grooming cats, and many other areas". They are located on Olde Hwy 80 in East El Cajon.

If you would like to help them out...
Call the shelter @ 619-561-0361 x102
or
Check out their volunteer [link]

you will be helping out kitties like...

Cleo - This miss american shorthair is supah pretty. She may need to have a quiet home to hang out in and no youngsters to pull at her tail n' stuff.
Adopt her at Friends of Cats. [link]

Times-R-Tuff

I know that times are tuff right now. Lots of folks are dealing with lots o' stuff. One of the things that people are dealing with is losing not only their homes but their pets as well. This is not an easy situation for anyone and can be beyond depressing.


I have noticed that one way to help beat the blues is to feel like you are an integral part of something positive. There are so many pets out there that can be helped by your inner volunteer. There are so many different ways to help.


During the next series of blog posts I am going to be listing local Pet Rescue and Shelter's volunteer needs and orientation days.

Just figuring that this is a big county and I know that it can be easier to dedicate time when you don't have to travel as far. There are opportunities all over town and maybe I can help point y'all to some of them.


But before we get to the volunteer selections of the day...

Let's pause to appreciate the smoochy twosome that is known as...

Big Guy & Big Girl - These two lovely kittys are obviously bonded buddies. Big Girl is missing a leg but gets around quite well. They are a wee bit shy at first but get to snuggling pretty quickly.
Adopt them at San Diego Humane Society. [link]

and now onto the volunteering opportunities...

If you have experience with HTML / Website creation & updating then the House Rabbit Society could use a hand with their new website. If you would like to lend a hand or find out more about what they need - contact Judith [email link]

North County Humane Society will be having a volunteer orientation on Sat. March 8th from 11am - 1pm. To register call the volunteer coordinator @ 760-757-4357 x1244 or go to [link]

Volunteering can be a very empowering experience and one that could help during a time when things might be falling apart.

In the words of Dodie Smith (the gal that wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians)...

Noble deeds and hot baths are the best cures for depression.

How Beautiful a Day Can Be...

Ophelia - A really social & sweet young puppy gal. I have met her a couple of times and she is a real pleasure to be around. Adopt her at Pit Bull Rescue San Diego.

The folks from Pit Bull Rescue will be holding a number of Volunteer Orientations this month. If you are ready to take the Volunteering plunge check out their volunteering info and drop them a line. [link]

There are a bunch of groups that will be having volunteer orientations coming up. I will be highlighting more as I gather more info.

So take the leap and find out...

How beautiful a day can be
When kindness touches it!