Monthly Archive for: "November, 2018"
November 22,2018 – National go for a ride day
Yes of course today, November 22 is the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday (at least in 2018) but that isn’t the only holiday that you should be celebrating today. It’s National go for a ride day! Pets get left out of our Thanksgiving celebrations We know how today goes; you get up early to clean the house and prepare your Thanksgiving meal to go into the oven. You get things ready for the onslaught of people headed to your house for your annual family party. Usually you’re in such a rush to get things done that your normal routines like taking the […] Read more »
Rescue myth vs. fact: Animals are property with limited to no legal rights
We have come a long way in the last decade towards recognizing the importance of our pets to our family. The laws around protecting our furry friends have gotten better, but they still do not recognize the true sentient beings that they are. Fact: Animals are property with limited to no legal rights Did you ever stop and think about the legal rights your dog or cat has in our society today? Just like with humans, animals are involved in accidents with cars (either from being in an accident while inside them or hit by them) and unfortunately not all owners […] Read more »
November 16,2018 – International Day for Tolerance
November 16 – International Day for Tolerance November is flying by and we’re halfway to Thanksgiving! The U.S. Thanksgiving holiday is a day of reflection and recognizing what you are thankful for and today’s featured day is a step along that same path by recognizing and respecting what it means to be tolerant of others. Today is the International Day for Tolerance. Respect and recognize the rights and beliefs of others The International Day for Tolerance was established by the United Nations back in the 90’s and it focuses on education and respecting others’ beliefs and rights. In the animal […] Read more »
Rescue Myth vs. Fact: Animal rescues save only dogs and cats
Whenever there is an animal rescue taking place in the U.S., it’s usually for dogs, cats or sometimes horses. The number of 501(c)(3) non-profit charities dedicated to rescuing these animals might lead you to believe that they are the only types with dedicated rescuers. You’d be wrong. Myth: Animal rescues save only dogs and cats The largest number of animal rescue organizations focus on dogs Animal rescue organizations come in all shapes and sizes and we have discussed in other blog posts the requirements or lack thereof to become one. They focus on many different aspects of animal welfare. […] Read more »
November 12 – Fancy Rat and Mouse Day
November 12 – Fancy Rat and Mouse Day At the ARPA we celebrate all animals and we love the fact that the sometimes overlooked rats and mice are getting a day of their own. There are a number of animal rescue organizations across the country that focus on saving these animals and there’s even an association called the American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association (AFRMA) that you can join to be a part of celebrating these animals. Fancy Rat and Mouse Day is sponsored by the American Fancy Rat & Mouse Association The AFRMA is the organization that founded and […] Read more »
November 9th, 2018 is Chaos Never Dies Day
November 9 – Chaos Never Dies Day Welcome to November. The leaves are all but gone (unless you live in Florida) and the pumpkin spice lattes are in full swing at Starbucks. If your life as an avid animal rescuer is like ours, (7 days a week, all hours of the day and night, never ending, never quitting, never over, never giving up) then you’ll be happy to know there’s a holiday designed specifically for you. Today is National Chaos Never Dies Day. Stop waiting for things to calm down – it’s not gonna happen There are many holidays throughout […] Read more »