There is nothing like loving a cat, there is nothing like being LOVED by a cat. The silky softness of it's fur between your fingers, the motorboat rumblings of a contented purr, the comedic cat calisthenics, the nuzzling nose bump "kisses", the feathery feel of it's boa-like tail swishing by your neck....there is nothing more soothing, more comforting or rewarding, especially if the cat you are loving is a rescue or shelter cat.
Cats seem to know when they have been rescued and they will live out every bit of their nine lives in gratitude, exalting your noble act and bestowing daily affection on you that cannot be compared.
American Humane and CATalyst Council Inc. have teamed up to sponsor "Adopt-A-Cat-Month. According to American Humane "approximately 4 million cats end up in shelters every year, including thousands born every spring and summer during "kitten season". "Your local shelter is brimming with cats of every breed, age and personality just waiting for a loving home. Whether you prefer young and frisky or mature and mellow, you're sure to find the perfect cat companion during Adopt-A-Cat Month!"
Jane Brunt, DVM and Executive Director of the CATalyst Council discusses why cats are America's #1 pet and how important it is to take care of them.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zzkx0ve-IT8
Please adopt a shelter cat, the love, enjoyment, fun, comfort and satisfaction will last you all of your nine lives!
About a week or so ago I blogged about a pet artist and since that time I have had a few people contact me about other pet artists as well as pet products, many who donate some of their earnings to various animal organizations. As these are brought to my attention I will blog about as many as possible (I will say I am partial to featuring those who do donate to various humane ventures). If you know of any organizations or individuals who have artwork, pet products, (prefer cat related creations only please) etc. that are unique please see my contact info at the end of my blog.
Today I am featuring another talented Pet Portrait Artist, Melissa Griffin Michels, ("M. PaigePortraits"). Melissa works primarily using a medium called "graphite" which is a soft, black form of carbon used in pencils. I am particularly drawn to this medium since I dabble occasionally myself in the world of pet portraits that is my preferred medium as well.
Melissa works from photographs and the results are amazing (see photos)....she is particularly adept in capturing an animals' eyes which they say are "the window to the soul". She also donates a portion of her commission to various pet organizations.
Do you know another artist or a unique cat product that you would like to see featured in my blog? You can comment directly through this blog, send me a message through Facebook (Caren Osrin Gittleman) or follow me on Twitter with a direct message at http://twitter.com/CatChatCaren
I just received an important email about a special cause going on right now, a cause so important I felt it worthwhile to divert from my normal blogging schedule to get the information to you right away.
Ellen DeGeneres (if you don't know who she is you must be living under a rock! lol) has teamed with "Halo Purely For Pets Inc." (which she co-owns along with the many other hats she wears) and The United States Postal Service to help Shelter Pets all over the country. Supporters of this cause are:"Halo Purely For Pets Inc. ", www.adoptapetgifts.com, www.petfinder.com, American Humane, and The Humane Society Of The United States. Please read about the cause below or you can go to http://www.stampstotherescue.com/ for more information. Below is the verbage from the website:
"Because Shelter Pets Deserve a First-Class Meal
In celebration of the new Animal Rescue: Adopt a Shelter Pet stamps, the Postal Service™, together with Ellen DeGeneres and Halo: Purely for Pets, is giving shelter pets around the country a First-Class Meal.
During the launch of the stamps, Halo will be donating a million meals to animal shelters around the country.
The Goal
We want more Americans to know about the millions of shelter pets that need good homes. Nearly half of the animals that enter animal shelters are euthanized. Many of these cats and dogs would have made a wonderful pet...if only given the chance.
You can make a difference. Adopt a pet, volunteer at a shelter, or just get the word out by buying these stamps."
This is an incredibly worthwhile cause, let's do all we can to support it, I know I will!!!!
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