User blog:Wheatgerm/Animal Shelter

So, since I'm addicted to kitties but we can't fit any more in our home, I decided to start volunteer work at my local shelter, WAIF. WAIF is a local non-profit dedicated to giving animals safe, lifetime homes and does NOT kill any of its inhabitants. They also offer free and discounted spay/neuter services for any cat or dog.

I had the pleasure of meeting Rosa, the sweetest and most delightful pit bull I've ever seen. I also hung with several cats, including the Shelter Queen.

I guess the gist of this is that no-kill shelters are really awesome and that you should definitely support any in your local area. If you can't donate, consider visiting a shelter instead of a pet shop if you are looking for a pet (a lot of pet stores use kitten/puppy mills and literally condemn the rejects to be murdered), and think about looking at an older cat or dog! Senior furbabies deserve loving homes too <3.

Even if you can't afford any of this, maybe spend a little time volunteering? It looks great on extracurriculars, helps your community, and makes your brain do ALL the happy chemicals!