I’ve had one of those weeks where instead of sneaking an hour out of my 9 to 5 to do this here blog (sometimes days ahead of schedule), instead I have get to do posts at 9pm the night before frantically figuring out what to entice you lovely readers with. Luckily my blogging inspiration for today’s reading pleasure is coming from a very good place: Seattle Animal Shelter!
Photo courtesy of Seattle Animal Shelter
Last night I went to my first volunteer lesson at SAS and let me tell you, they have some amazing folks working for these animals. With only 4 full-time workers, these dogs, cats, bunnies, mice and even a snake really depend on us volunteers to give them some love and attention. There are thousands of animals that come in and out of there so they can sure use the help.
But I didn’t come from a 2-hour volunteer lesson to get you to walk dogs or to help organize the Furry 5k (okay, I did a little – it’s a good thing to do and if you’re past your selfish 20s then do something for someone or something else already – the world doesn’t revolve around you anymore – you have the time – oh, you don’t? wait, what, Glee/a Ryan Gosling movie/Okcupid is more important? tell that to a whimpering little pup or an elderly lady who lost her cat – did i make you feel bad yet? – i didn’t know which tactic to take so I just went with it – and now my 30something rant is over). What I came here to say is if you foster a cat, dog or critter you actually get all your vet bills and medicine for said cat, dog or critter for FREE!
How great is that? It’s effin’ great, I tell ya! Because now you can foster the *most badass cat ever, get some much needed companionship when your boyfriend breaks up with you (for not getting a dog) and not have to worry about all those vet bills cats always seem to rack up.
You can find out more about being a foster parent for a cat next Saturday, November 5th or for a dog the following Saturday, November 12th. Go if you ever wanted one or if you ever wanted to help one. Either way, you’ll be making a difference to these animals lives and making Yay-Today very happy.
*I can’t guarantee you’ll foster this specific badass cat. One can only hope.
Hi,
Are you going to foster a dog or a cat?