Meet Lady, a Beautiful 8-Year-Old Senior Dog Looking for Her Forever Home: Can You Give Her a Home for the Holidays? – Washington Humane Society

Washington, DC - Meet Lady, a beautiful 8-year-old senior dog looking for her forever home for the Holidays.

Through no fault of her own, Lady has been in and out of our adoption centers since August. Can we get her a home for the holidays?

Your next question is going to be why? :

She is not a fan of other dogs, but that's not why she has been returned. She was returned because she looks like a pit bull and she was banned from her adopter's apartment complex. She is currently in foster care.

Does she get along with cats?:

Lady hasn't met a cat while she has been in our care, but we always suggest bringing your resident animal in for a meet-and-greet before adopting.

From Lady:

Hey there, I'm Lady. Just like my name suggests, I am an older gal who is over the puppy stage of life. I was brought to WHS when my family could no longer care for me and although I am really bummed about it, I am doing my best to stay strong and hold out for my new forever family. The people here tell me I am really smart and I am learning new tricks and commands every day! The one thing I really miss about having a home of my own is cuddling with my humans, I reaaaalllly love leaning into people - it just makes me feel so loved! In fact, I love people so much that I would prefer to be your one-and-only pet - more attention for meeee! So if you're looking for your new best friend and someone to cuddle up and watch TV with, come meet me at the New York Ave shelter.

Please share Lady to help her get a loving home for the Holidays.  If you can not adopt Lady, the Washington Humane Society has other dogs, cats and small animals available for adoption.

If you are interested in adopting Lady:

She is at our New York Avenue location at 1201 New York Avenue NE. To meet her, either drop by the adoption center or call 202-576-6664. Here is a link to her online profile: LADY

Take a look at her video and adorable pictures below:

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Woman Knits Colorful Sweaters For Rescue Chickens

In Cornwall, England, Nicola Congdon and her mother, Ann, are really getting into knitting. After all, it’s the season for it.

But instead of knitting human-size sweaters, their projects are a bit smaller…

That’s because their sweaters aren’t made for humans at all! They’re for about 30 of the 60 hens that live on Nicola and Ann’s property.

These 30 chickens are rescued battery hens, meaning they spent much of their lives in tiny cages producing eggs.

These hens, raised in captivity indoors, have trouble acclimating to living outside. Many of them also lack the feathers they need to keep warm, which puts them at risk during the cold months.

So to help them stay cozy in the winter, Nicola and Ann decided to help them out by knitting chicken-size sweaters in all different colors. And they really help, just like how on the other side of the world, one kindly man creates sweaters for penguins in need.

See how these two women are helping chickens, as well as humans, and let them inspire you to help someone in need today!

The chickens that have come out of captivity are ill-prepared for the cold, and many of them lack feathers entirely.

“We are doing it for the ex-battery hens for when they come out of their poor conditions for them to put on in the cold weather,” Nicola explains.

She and Ann, her mother, have been knitting chicken sweaters for the past six months.

“It’s important to make people aware of the poor conditions the hens live in and the fact that they have no feathers when they are retired,” Nicola says, but she’s also pleased with the practical aspects of the sweaters: “They keep them warm and makes the chickens easy to identify.”

As for the chickens, they seem to like the sweaters, too. Nicola says that they have no issues getting the sweaters onto the chickens, and that the chickens don’t try to remove them.

She and Ann have an extensive collection of the tiny, sleeveless sweaters. As the world has taken notice of their creations, chicken owners all over the world have sent in requests — and are willing to pay for them.

Why Don't Cats Go Gray?

Why don’t cats go gray like dogs do? Betsy Joliat

I’m jealous of my brown-and-black tabby, Fergie. When I adopted her as a 1-ish-year-old she sported a cute little white patch around her mouth and chin. I was in my mid-20s and my hair was blond. Eighteen years later, Fergie’s white patch is the same size and shape as the day we met — I have photos to prove it — but my blond hair now has gray highlights. She’s a super senior, but I’m only middle-aged and her lack of gray hair seems unfair.

One of my favorite dog friends is a black Labrador that started showing his age with lots of white hairs on his muzzle and around his eyes.

To read more on this story, click here: Why Don't Cats Go Gray?

This Picture Has Gained a Lot of Attention on Social Media this Week: Military K9 Wearing a Purple Heart Lying on His Side Recovering Under a Patriotic Blanket

Fort Hood, Texas - A picture shared on Facebook by the 89th Military Police Brigade, which is based out of Fort Hood, Texas, has gained a lot of attention on social media this week.

The image shows a military K9, wearing a Purple Heart, lying on his side recovering under a patriotic blanket. According to the post, military working dog “Rocky” and his handler were injured this week during operations in Afghanistan.

“Rocky and his handler are staying in the same room right now as they are receiving treatment for their injuries,” the Facebook post said. “Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they recover during the holiday season.

The image, posted on Wednesday, has been shared more than 55,000 times and has more than 45,000 likes.

Facebook user Breanna Katsonis commented on the photo stating Rocky’s handler is her brother-in-law.

“He and his wife have 2 young children and this is a difficult time for them all,” Katsonis said. “I know they are so grateful for all of the prayers so please keep them coming!”

Friday, the Facebook page Malinois Nation shared another photo of Rocky and his handler. It said they are headed back to the United States for the remainder of their treatment and rehab.

The 89th Military Police Brigade is a combat ready, deployable Military police force assigned to the United States Army Third Armored Corps “Phantom Warriors.”

Please join us in thanking Rocky and his handler for their service. Here's to wishing both a speedy recovery!