In Honor of Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month, I Am Sharing Several Adorable Senior Cats Looking For Forever Homes from The Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC

November is Adopt-A-Senior Pet Month. I am sharing several senior cats available now at the Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC.

I am asking that you share them to help them find loving homes to spend their remaining years.

As an animal lover, senior animals have always touched my heart.

Kittens are cute, and most people want to adopt them first, leaving the senior cats behind. But do you know the advantages of a senior cat?

Please read:
Ten Advantages to Adopting Senior Cats
Steps to Adopt
Adoption Tips

King
Animal ID: 24167554
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 10 years 15 days
Sex:  Male
Size: Medium
Color: Brown/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site:  WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location:  Cat Adoption Room

To learn more about King, click HERE.

Juicy Fruit
Animal ID: 24070663
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 6 years 26 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Brown/Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Cat Adoption Room

To learn more about Juicy Fruit, click HERE.

Tropicana
Animal ID: 24216683
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 10 years 9 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: White/Brown
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Kitty City

To learn more about Tropicana, click HERE.

Nunu
Animal ID: 24224898
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 8 years 8 days
Sex:  Female
Size: XL
Color: Brown/Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site:  WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location:  New Arrival Stray









To learn more about Nunu, click HERE.

Secret
Animal ID: 1267098
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 12 years 1 month 17 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: White/Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Cattery




To learn more about Secret, click HERE.

Seven
Animal ID: 23896881
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 12 years 1 month 17 days
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Color: Grey
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Cattery

To learn more about Seven, click HERE.

Dallas
Animal ID: 23918082
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 7 years 1 month 15 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Catter

To learn more about Dallas, click HERE.

Halo
Animal ID: 24130278
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age:11 years 1 month 22 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color: Orange/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Cattery

To learn more about Halo, click HERE.

Diego
Animal ID: 24142973
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix
Age: 6 years 4 months 29 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color: Orange
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Cattery

To learn more about Deigo, click HERE.

Sylvie
Animal ID: 24130270
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 6 years 2 months 4 days
Sex: Female
Size: XL
Color: White/Brown
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: 7315

To learn more about Sylvie, click HERE.

Zephyr
Animal ID: 24130238
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix
Age: 6 years 18 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color: Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS Georgia Ave
Location: Main Cattery

To learn more about Zephyr, click HERE.

Micio (In Foster Home)
Animal ID: 20743869
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age:16 years 2 months 23 days
Sex: Male
Size: Medium
Color: White/Grey
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Micio, click HERE.

Snapple (In Foster Home)
Animal ID: 20669616
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 9 years 3 months 1 day
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color: Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed :No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Snapple, click HERE.

Mao Mao
Animal ID: 21257361
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 10 years 25 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Black/Orange
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Mao Mao, click HERE.

Ariel (In Foster Home)
Animal ID: 22276972
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 9 years 7 months 19 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: White/Brown
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Ariel, click HERE.

Sam (In Foster Home)
Animal ID: 23425572
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 8 years 3 months 11 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color: Orange
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Sam, click HERE.

Liza
Animal ID: 23726700
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix
Age:11 years 2 months 7 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Grey/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home









To learn more about Liza, click HERE.

Fifi (In Foster Home)
Animal ID: 24127795
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 11 years 6 months 2 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Brown/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Fifi, click HERE.

Tia
Animal ID: 24127798
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 8 years 5 months 10 days
Sex: Female
Size: Medium
Color: Brown/Black
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Tia, click HERE.

Goldie (In Foster Home)   
Animal ID: 21355979
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Medium Hair/Mix
Age: 7 years 13 days
Sex: Male
Size: Large
Color: Orange/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Goldie, click HERE.

Pearl (In Foster Home) 
Animal ID: 23341840
Species: Cat
Breed: Domestic Shorthair/Mix
Age: 10 years 3 months 22 days
Sex: Female
Size: Large
Color: Grey/White
Spayed/Neutered
Declawed: No
Site: WHS / DC Animal Care and Control
Location: Foster Home

To learn more about Pearl, click HERE.

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What You Need to Know About the Mosquito-Borne Disease Ravaging the Caribbean

If you’re traveling to the Caribbean anytime soon, bring the DEET. Chikungunya, a virulent mosquito-borne illness with no known cure is sweeping the islands. The disease is similar to dengue and causes extreme muscle pain that can last months or even years; it has been fatal in rare cases.

Historically, chikungunya (pronounced chik-en-GUN-ya), which was first discovered in Tanzania in 1952, has been more prevalent in Africa and Asia. Saint Martin was the first location in the Western Hemisphere to report cases of the disease in December 2013. In recent months it has spread across the region, with over 10,000 cases on islands like Guadeloupe and Martinique. Even Tony Saint Bart’s hasn’t been spared. There have also been isolated cases as far away as Florida and Venezuela.

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A Man Volunteered To Be 'Eaten Alive' By An Anaconda: Discovery, In Need Of A Rebound, Is Going to Air It

This year, Discovery will air a special that consists of a man being eaten alive by an anaconda and making it back out again, all without killing the snake or himself.

And it’s not even during fall sweeps. Discovery is airing the special, “Eaten Alive,” on Dec. 7.

Paul Rosolie, the guy getting eaten, is a naturalist and wildlife filmmaker who runs a company called Tamandua Expeditions that funds rainforest conservation through tourism. The stunt has already been filmed and edited. Spoiler alert: Rosolie lived to tell the tale. In fact, he’s tweeting about it. Rosolie accomplished the feat wearing a “custom-built snake-proof suit,” as Discovery put it, covering himself in pig’s blood to make himself appetizing.

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Seeing Eye Dog and Her Blind Friend Hope to Find a Home with Room

Buster may night be able to see, but his beloved companion, Molly, is there to help him navigate the world. Now this dynamic duo - who are currently at the Noah Center in Stanwood, Washington - are hoping to find a home with room for two.

KOMO 4 News reported today that Buster and Molly found themselves at an animal shelter after they had been dumped. Fortunately for this bonded pair of dogs, NOAH 's staff saw them and took them in.

When NOAH took in the two dogs, staff members could tell that the dogs were different, but they weren't sure why. Eight-year-old Molly the beagle and beagle mix Buster were very closely bonded - and soon staff saw why: Buster couldn't see - and Molly is his seeing eye dog.

"Molly is a seeing eye dog, so for her brother she helps to make sure he doesn't get into situations that could be dangerous for him," stated Lani Kurtz, NOAH's adoption director.

Molly uses her body to guide Buster around - and NOAH is determined that the two dogs find a home together. While their first adoption didn't work out, staff remain hopeful for this canine couple.

NOAH's website described this canine couple:

Molly and Buster came to us from Chehalis, Washington as a couple of goofy and energetic beagles that have so much love and appreciation for life; a pair of friends we could all learn a lesson from. We knew that the two had an immense love for one another, but what we grew to find out was that Buster needed Molly for more than just a companion. Buster is blind, you see, and Molly is his eyes.

The two are a remarkable pair, Buster following Molly's lead around the property here at NOAH. The two couldn't be more friendly towards each other or towards us humans. Because the need for Molly is so high for Buster, the two must go together, but who would want to split them up? They are no longer spring chickens, and don't have a fondness for children, so a home without kids would be best.

Stop by The NOAH Center today and meet these two dogs; they will teach you a little something about the companionship of dog, and the love for others.

Kurtz added: "They have to go together. Buster needs Molly. We will keep them until we find that perfect place for them."

Can you offer a home to Buster and Molly? Their adoption fee is $200 for both of them - and on Mondays, there's a $50 discount for senior dogs.

To learn more about the NOAH Center and the work that they do, visit their Facebook page HERE  and their website here http://www.thenoahcenter.org/ and their adopt a dog section HERE. FOLLOW US!

November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month in MD, VA, DC and the World

November is upon us and this month is special because international organizations are celebrating Adopt a Senior Pet month. CNN posted a video with celebrity senior dog Marnie and her owner Shirley. It is a great story about what Shirley Braha went through with her experience, expectations and surprises regarding the adoption of Marnie.

Dogs can spend quite a bit of their life in shelters waiting to be adopted. Most people tend to adopt puppies or younger dogs, and the seniors can sometimes wait a long time to be adopted, or simply wait out their time until they are showing signs of old age and die at the shelter. That is a pretty sad story, so here is some information to help interested people in adopting an older dog.

Older dogs tend to not have the usual problems with chewing, potty training, and adolescent personality issues. An older dog will not grow any bigger that what they are when adopted. An older dog may be easier to train, with their attention span a little longer than puppies. They are more experienced and there is a good chance that someone has worked with the dog while in the shelter to make them adoptable. The ASPCA continues this discussion by including ideas that support the previous statements, such as, they are super cuddly, they mess less, they settle into their surroundings more quickly, they may be more of a couch potato, and the new owners get to be a real hero, saving a dog that may not normally be saved.

The Senior Dogs Project website has state by state listings for adoption areas in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, and even include a listing of organizations dedicated strictly to older senior dogs. In Maryland, House with a Heart - Pet Sanctuary is in Laytonsville, Maryland. Sher Polvinale created this sanctuary with her late husband, Joe, dedicated to give senior and special needs dogs a place to live out the rest of their lives comfortably. House with a Heart or HWAH has been featured on multiple television interview shows, which can be viewed here.

The Senior Dogs Project also includes a great list of agencies that can help find the perfect senior dog for adoption. This list includes WARL and the Washington Humane Society among others in Washington D.C. In Maryland, the Humane Society of Prince George’s County, and petharbor.com work hard to find homes for the seniors that end up in their shelters.

A Pet Lover’s Companion, shows a giant directory of everything that is pets in the Washington D.C. metro, Maryland and Virginia areas. There are plenty of ways in the D.C. Metro area to adopt a senior pet this month and help save a life.

In case there is not a lot of time in the schedule to go to shelters personally and look for the senior dog of choice, The Grey Muzzle Organization is dedicated to helping homeless senior dogs. If what folks are looking for is to help senior dogs without adopting one themselves, than the Grey Muzzle Organization also gives out grants once a year to non-profit organizations focused on helping senior dogs.

There is still a bark in an older dog, and why not let that older dog bark and lick and enjoy life with a new owner this month in the District instead of spending the time in a cage in a shelter waiting to die. This is not a time for violins, just a time for action, to save some senior dogs from loneliness, boredom and a lack of cuddles.
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God Made A Dog - One Of My Favorite Videos

This speech about our furry friends is perfect! Dogs hold such a special place in our lives. Everything said in this video is so true!

Listen to this special tribute to our favorite family members below!



Pictured below: Jonas, my 23-month-old Yorkie/Shih Tzu mixed. We rescued him from the Washington Humane Society, Washington, DC, on September 24, 2013, when he was 9-months-old.  He is adorable, and brings so much joy into my life!

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Endangered Asiatic Lion Rescued From Well

An endangered Asiatic lion was rescued by forest officials after it fell into a 60-foot deep well on a farm in Amrpur village in India, according to The Indian Express.

The 8-year-old male lion was roaming the property of Badhabhai Rabari at night when it slipped into the open well filled with water. The animal treaded water until forest officials could lower a rope bed into the water for it to stand on. Then, somehow officials managed to get two ropes around the animal and pull it out of the well and into a cage. Caters News Agency has video of the rescue:

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Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month Roots for the Underdogs

(CNN) -- It's been said time and again that you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but what about giving one a new lease on life?

Animal rights organizations like the ASPCA and shelters nationwide have taken to observing November as Adopt-A-Senior-Pet Month. To mark that occasion, some of the top senior pooches on social media are taking the cause into their own hands ... er, paws.
Marnie, a 12-year-old Shih Tzu, is one of them.

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