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May 8, 2009

Adoption Diaries: Happy Mother’s Day

Elyse’s Adoption Diary:

Animal moms are lucky—they get to parent using their instincts. They don’t read What To Expect When You’re Expecting. They don’t deal with contrasting, unsolicited advice from in-laws. They don’t get even stopped on the street to be told they’re doing something wrong!

Animals know all about mothering in its purest, simplest form. Nature guides them to protect and nourish their little ones, and provide them the tools to survive on their own. And watch out if anyone tries to get in Mom’s way—if you’ve ever seen a mama cat hiss at an intruder, you know what I mean.

For being the ultimate model of selfless maternal love, I dedicate this diary to the furry moms I’ve visited at the ASPCA Adoption Center these past two years.

No matter how tired you are, you wear your motherhood with pride… 

Dog

You watch out for your babies…

Cat

…and nurture them…

Cat

…even when you’re feeling overwhelmed.

Kittens

Happy Mother’s Day!

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  • Submitted by sue at:September 10, 2010 12:00 AM

    in July, 2010, I had to have my best friend put to sleep She had liver cancer. About a week later, I checked out the WHS web site, and found Jada. I* went to see Jada, an 11 year ols collie mix, and fell in love, but had do talk to my hu7sband prior to bringing her home. He was upset with me and said he di8dn't want another dog, because we have Owen, Morgans friend. The next day my husband reconis sidered, and I went to get her. She was gone!! They sais d she was in medical, so I kept watching the site. When 5 days later she still was not on the site, I went there to look at a beagle, and when I got there, there Jada was. It was meant to be, so she came home with me. They said she didn't like to play, but guess what, she loves to play, and now Owen is her new best friend. She even likes the Cat, who was also adopted at WHS. In short, WHS rocks!! My 11 year old Jada is awesome and I'm sure she has quite a few years left in her. I will always adop0t from WHS, every time.

  • Submitted by Flora Ormsby Smith at:May 11, 2009 12:00 AM

    Too bad they did,t dip Bauck in a vat of insecticide and sentence her to 70 days in a cage!

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