That's because dogs and
other companion animals share not only living quarters with people, but also our microbiology and chronic diseases.
Not exact matches
While not all
animals get along that well with each
other (like these dogs who are afraid to pass their feline household
companions), special interspecies friendships show us the unconditional acceptance and love two species can
share with one another, often unexpectedly, making them all the more remarkable.
In October 2010, TPMP, along with Iowa Voters for
Companion Animals (IVCA), hosted a conference in Chicago and invited
other grassroots
animal welfare organizations with a
shared mission of ending puppy mills and the inhumane treatment of mill dogs.
After all, our cats, dogs and
other companion animals live in a
shared environment with us and are exposed to the same toxic substances in our homes and yards.
To take the next step — to get from hope to home for C.A.R.E. and so many needy pets — we are inviting
others who
share our commitment to be part of creating a new compassionate
animal shelter for the North Shore that rescues neglected
companion animals and adopts them into lifelong homes.
Fortunately, national
animal groups and research - focused organizations conduct studies and
share results on important topics like the public's knowledge of
companion animal issues, support for stricter laws and perceptions of spay / neuter and
other issues.
Here, we have a list of ideas to
share with someone who is currently thinking of getting their own
companion animal to love and might need some additional reasons that weren't addressed in
other forums.
Many factors should be taken into consideration before choosing an
animal to
share your home and life, including how much time you and your family have to spend with the
companion animal, how much money can be spent each month on food and
other expenses, and how much space is available for the
animal to live.
If one
companion animal gets better from this story, then we have done a good job and Judi has done a great thing by
sharing her story with
others.
Share a photo of your dog (or
other companion animal) who is trained using rewards on social media with the hashtag #Train4Rewards
And rightly so: unlike
animals used for entertainment, research and cosmetic testing, and
other forms human consumption, most of the American public has a
shared reverence and respect for
companion animals like cats and dogs.