Today is Remember Me Thursday, and Binga wanted to stop by to help spread the important message behind this day. Well, actually she stopped by looking for treats, but she does know it’s an important day.
Remember Me Thursday is a worldwide movement to spread awareness about pets that are waiting in shelters for homes. The sad fact is that millions of pets die in shelters every year without ever finding a home.
Binga was one of the lucky ones — she did not have to wait very long before getting a home. But then, she was just a kitten when my human saw her at the shelter. Older cats and cats who are less than perfect often have a harder time. Many cats don’t thrive in a shelter situation, and it takes a perceptive human to see the real kitty behind the shyness or fear.
Remember Me Thursday is going into its fourth year. In past years, 164 countries have supported it, and more than 500 animal welfare organizations have held their own candle-lighting ceremonies and spread the word about pet adoption.
There are several things you can do on Remember Me Thursday:
- Light a virtual candle on the Remember Me Thursday website to remember a special pet, a shelter pet that never found a home, or homeless pets in general. You can light your candle here.
- Spread the word on social media with the hashtags #RememberTheRescue and #RememberMeThursday. Share photos of your own rescue pets, or those at a shelter where you volunteer.
- Enter this year’s contest! Share a photo of your rescue pet and get a chance to win food and a cash donation or toys for a rescue group you hold dear. Find out all the details here.
- Most importantly, when you go to adopt, spend extra time with those cats who have been waiting a long time for homes. Maybe one will grab your heart. Urge your friends to do the same.
There are orphan kitties out there right now, waiting for homes. If we all pitch in, spread the word, and take action, we can help them!
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