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Cookie’s New Home: Adopt a Pet this Holiday Season

Meet Cookie, our newest adopted cat.

The Princess has been asking for her own cat for months. Her older sisters both have cats of their own (that I insist they share with me). She wanted a kitten to care for, feed, play with all day and snuggle up with at night.

We waited. We talked about it. We waited a little while longer. Finally, Cookie came home to live with us, just in time for the holidays. My little girl  is thrilled.

I’m turning into a cat lady. And I love it.

All of our animals (currently 3 cats and a dog) are adopted. Rescuing animals in need has been a wonderful, positive experience for our family.

Adopting a Pet this Holiday Season

If you are considering giving a pet as a gift this holiday season, please consider adopting, rather than purchasing an animal from a pet store. Consider the long term costs of pet ownership before making a commitment to an new animal.

And please remember, animals are not toys.

More information about pet adoption:

  •  Curious about how shopping in pet stores supports the puppy mill industry? Take a minute to get the facts by visiting No Pet Store Puppies.
  • For pet behavior tips and information on bringing new pets into the family, visit the ASPCA’s Adoption Tips page.

If you decide to bring a new pet into your family this season, be sure to visit ASPCA adoption center  and enter this special code to receive 10% off the adoption fee: HappyHOWLidays

I wrote this review while participating in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of the ASPCA. I received a promotional item to thank me for taking the time to participate.

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  • JanineHuldie

    Aww, awesome that the princess has her own new kitten and totally agree with you about adopting versus buying.

  • Stacy Harris

    My daughter wants a turtle for Christmas… she has told this to everybody that asks her what she wants. However, I didn’t want to have to deal with pets, and knowing that I would give in, I had them put it on our rental contract that we couldn’t have pets. I wonder if a turtle counts. I wouldn’t mind having a pet – I just know we wouldn’t have time for one and it wouldn’t be fair to them. Adorable cat though! And I agree – I would rather adopt one from a shelter any day then buy one from a pet store or even a breeder.

  • I posted that ASPCA PSA on my facebook page recently…AND I used to work there (which you’ll hear about briefly in an upcoming blog post). I love that you rescue animals! We have a local rescue organization in our town and we’re thinking of rescuing a dog in the spring…

  • Cyndi

    Very cool, very awesome post!! I love how you talk about the puppy mill stuff, too. Pet stores, you’d think, would be more helpful than that. :

  • Amy this is awesome!! Cookie is a very lucky little kittie, and so cute! I love reading about these types of things, and the info you give on adopting from centers is great! 🙂

  • Ruchira

    I agree Amy. PEts are not toys and that is the reason I am wanting my son to be responsible enough to have it.

    I am sure your daughter will love her new kitten 🙂 what a wonderful christmas buddy to have.

  • If you are a cat lady then I guess ima bird lady. I have 6 birds, 1 cat, 3 dogs and a few random spiders:) I got the cat from a rescue and in fact they named her Miracle because she survived and was near dead when they found her. Golly that was like 12 years ago!

  • Hey! Me too….3 cats and a dog and all adopted. They are wonderful!

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