It's that time of year again when animal shelters all over the country start receiving unexpected and unwanted puppies and kittens. 

Making things worse this year are the number of homeowners who have fallen behind in their mortgage payments who must move into a rental that won't accept pets! 

GUESS WHAT HAPPENS TO FIDO??? I've recently read a couple stories where the homeowners vacated a foreclosed home and just left the family pet behind with a bag of food and water!!  I certainly understand these are trying times, but please don't abandon your pets!!

Fortunately there are shelters that will take in as many and often times more animals then they can accommodate.  Through the love of foster families, cats and dogs are temporarily housed until a forever family can be found. 

If your family has considered adding a pet to the family, won't you check with you local shelters?  Ever adoption fee charged helps those animals still waiting for a loving home.  Check you local area shelters for how you can help, even if you don't want a pet.

Locally here in Woodinville is a wonderful shelter, Homeward Pet, that has several events during the month of March and beyond to help support their efforts.

St. Pooches Day - Off Site Adoption Event!
Sunday, March 16th from 11:00am-2:00pm at Riverdog in Issaquah.

2008 Easter b'Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 22nd from 11:00am-2:00pm. Homeward and Camp Charlie present the 2008 Easter b'Egg Hunt! Large Dogs from 11-12:30pm and Small Dogs from 12:30-2:00pm. $10 donation per dog helps our shelter dog program. Camp Charlie - 124th Street-Duvall, WA.

Homeward Pet "Become a Foster Parent" Open House
Saturday, March 29th from 12:00pm-3:00pm.

The 10th Annual Animal Benefit Auction and Dinner, Saturday - May 10, 2008
Champagne reception at 5:30 p.m. (Cocktail attire)

For more information on how you can volunteer, donate or adopt visit their website.

Sandy Noll
Realtor, eAgent
Keller Williams Realty
425-890-0878
sandranoll@kw.com
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