The Pet Photo Fail Blog Hop! #PetPhotoFails

Cody and I are happy to be participating in the second Pet Photo Fail Blog Hop!! (COD knows we have a zillion photo fails to choose from!)

The hop is hosted by our dear friends at Cuddlywumps Cat Chronicles and we are happy to join in the fun! 

 But, this time around I goofed. I had intended to keep my deleted photos in my phone (which is what I usually use to take photos), but I didn't. I deleted them and haven't begun to take some new photos for some blog posts for next week.

But, THANK COD I have enough crappy photos that actually DID make it to the blog and I am going to post one from 2011.

Dear COD what was I thinking? I started this blog in October of 2009 and I think that was the first photo I had ever taken. There is ZERO focus, the exposure is unreal........it is horrific and I am embarrassed to say I think I used it more than once.

Speaking of photos, I read (and many of our friends did too), a fabulous photo tip post that our friend Summer posted a few days ago. In case you missed it, you should check it out, then photos like that one wouldn't happen! But wait, if you do check it out, then maybe there wouldn't be a Photo Fail Blog Hop? Of course there would because I will still have plenty to post! 


Thanks Cuddlywumps Cat Chronicles for this fun blog hop! 

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Now this makes me happy! I don't think the kitties at Lone Star Cats have EVER won one of our give-aways!! I entered the comments into random.org and the first one selected was "Number 1" and they were the FIRST comment!!!! If they see this, please email me at cgittleman at mi dot rr dot com with your complete mailing address. You are going to LOVE this book!!! 

Adopt A Cat! Michigan Humane Society makes pets free for veterans, active soldiers

How great THIS is with June being Adopt A Shelter Cat Month! Veterans and members of the armed forces can now adopt pets for free from the Michigan Humane Society. This “standing order” includes more than 150 animals at eight locations in three counties.

Former Army Staff Sgt. Juan Elizondo - Photo Courtesy of  M-1 Studios

The state’s largest pet rescue launched the MHS for Military program, presented by Sellers Subaru, on Flag Day, or June 14. That is when veterans filled its Hofley Pet Education Center in Detroit. It also comes six months after WalletHub ranked Detroit as the worst city for veterans to live.
“Soldiers deserve to return home to a grateful country and loving companions. We are happy to give back in this small way,” said Matthew Pepper, president and CEO of MHS. “It’s the least we can do given the freedom they provide us and the support we enjoy from our community.”

Former Army Staff Sgt. Juan Elizondo - Photo Courtesy of  M-1 Studios 

MHS believes its new program may be the first of its kind in the nation. This is because it has no exclusions according to Andrew Seltz, vice president of community engagement and field services.
“Those who qualify are not limited to cats, pets of a certain age, or those with disabilities,” explained Seltz, an Army veteran. “Thanks to the generous support of presenting sponsor Sellers Subaru, MHS for Military gives adopters the freedom to take any animal they want — for free.”
MHS also partners with Pets for Patriots. This charity helps veterans adopt discounted pets nationwide.

Former Army Staff Sgt. Juan Elizondo - Photo Courtesy of  M-1 Studios 

Proof of honorable military service is required for the MHS for Military program. More info is available at MichiganHumane.org/mhsformilitary. Callers can also inquire by dialing 866-MHUMANE.

About the Michigan Humane Society
The Michigan Humane Society, founded in 1877, is the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the state. Each year, MHS achieves 100 percent placement of more than 10,000 healthy and treatable animals through compassionate care, community engagement, and advocacy for humane treatment. The MHS operates three shelter and veterinary centers in Detroit, Rochester Hills, and Westland; five adoption partnerships with Premier Pet Supply, Petco, and PetSmart; and both a Cruelty Investigation Department and a Statewide Animal Response Team. Learn more at michiganhumane.org.