Animals Are NOT Disposable

Some people ignorantly think a animal, cat, dog, snake, bird, etc. can be disposed of for any reason and that this is OK. But it isn't. One of the most frustrating and painful things for animal lovers and rescuers is witnessing people take animals and then abandon, neglect or "get rid of them" by euthanizing (killing) perfectly healthy ones. 

If anyone knows anything about animal behavior, has empathy and compassion, he or she will know that animals are interconnected to us and our planet. One of the reasons there is planetary imbalance is our callus mistreatment, killing and destruction of our animal companions. Assuming you are not of these inhumane humans out there, I believe it serves everyone to know that the more you're informed about human/animal interaction, the better we can all be in so many ways.

In this post I'll briefly review A) Things to consider if you are thinking of adopting a pet (e.g. a cat), and B) Show examples via videos below of how one of the myths associated with cats clearly isn't true.

Considering Adopting an An Animal Companion?

If you are considering adopting any animal think about it carefully. For purposes of this post, we will use a cat as an example. Before choosing a cat animal companion do your homework. Adopting an animal to share your life and home with is a serious and long-term commitment. So take some steps before you engage in the process to prevent heartbreak. 

• Is your home conducive to an animal? Is there enough space, is it okay according to the owner or management? 
• Do you have children or other animals in the home? If so, are you or they allergic to cats? Again, find out before you bring one into your home by visiting a physician, or spending time with a friend who has a cat or even going to a shelter and spending some time with cats. And are all in the household trained in how to handle the cat in a healthy, careful way?
• Do you want a kitten, adult, or senior cat? One of the most heartbreaking things to me and many who love animals, is the insistence to only have a baby animal. There are so many advantages of adopting adult and senior pets. They are equally worthy of being loved and adopted. Many in our society shun the elderly, be they human or animal. What a shame because therein lies wisdom, patience, and the cycle of life in it's perfection.
• Do you travel much? If you do, make proper accommodations for your companion. Animals need fresh water, food and a place to eliminate that is sanitary.
• Make sure you know that your animal companion has biological needs. So make sure your cat is spayed or neutered in a timely manner, has had their shots (many are already medically fit to be adopted from rescue shelters). Also, give them a place to sleep comfortably, and keep cats indoors for a longer lifespan and healthier life.
• Speak to a various people to help you choose a cat that closely matches our personality style and needs. 
• DON'T BUY YOUR PET! Yes I yelled it. Please, adopt them or get a rescue pet. Don't believe the ridiculous hype that you have to pay for your animal companion or that they are "better". Many are abused, forced to reproduce and unhealthy. If you should come across this, please report it immediately to a local animal rescue group and proper authority (which we need improvement on, by the way).

Once you adopt an animal, it is your responsibility to stick with that being. It is so cruel to take an animal and then realize, "oh I don't want him/her, I'll just get rid of them." They depend on us for their life. Would you like someone doing that to you? Sadly, humans even to it to their fellow humans and much too readily to animals. 

If you wold like to add more steps to take before adopting an animal, email me at Dianan4839@aol.com or add to the comments section or I will edit this post above with proper credit.


Do these Two Kitties Look Aloof and Unfriendly?

In a recent post I wrote that there are myths associated with cats. One of them is that cats are aloof and unfriendly. See here for more and if you believe these silly untruths http://catabulous.blogspot.com/2013/01/dont-like-cats.html

Below are two examples of two cats that defy this myth. Cats have their own personalities and quirks. If a cat has been abused, or mistreated he/she will unlikely trust a human. Can you blame them? Some simply are content to be in their own space--nothing wrong with that. But many, very name love to cuddle, snuggle, and be loved by us as we to them.

This is my Lucky Charlie Spencer Navarro, yeah real aloof!


This Pretty Lady is Missy, She sure is a Sweetie Pie




Do you know of a legitimate local rescue group or person we should feature? Send me the information at the email above.

Any animal rescue groups open after hours? Please share that with me and all who see countless of lost and abandoned animals at all hours of the day and night. Thank you!

This is Diana

Diana Navarro, M.S.
Psychic Empath, Professional Speaker Broadcast Host, Vocalist, Consultant, avid Animal Lover
Dianan4839@aol.com