Adoptable Pets of the Week
Chubbs
Chubbs loves to leave the last few bites of kibble in his bowl and then eat them out of your hand. Maybe he did that with his last person. Or maybe, since losing them because of their declining health, he needs the extra reassurance. Whatever the reason, his unique habit has endeared him to all at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
Sure, Chubbs loves food (and maybe a little too much), but it's the process of eating that is most meaningful for him. It's as if he needs that physical connection of eating out of your hand, one more little reminder that you love him and will always take care of him.
Everyone is greeted with the same enthusiasm reserved for a good friend he hasn't seen in a while. In fact, he becomes fast friends with every person he meets, young and old alike. He much prefers people to canine friends, although he does get along okay with some other dogs.
Chubbs was born in 1999 and could stand to lose a few pounds. He's always ready for a walk and is a real pro on the leash, once he gets over the initial excitement. If you're looking for an old friend, Chubbs would be very excited to meet you.
Patch
Very dignified, even with one eye, he has the look of a British colonel with an eye patch. When you meet this guy, he will stand his ground until you make the first move. He'll stand or sit regally, so you can see his handsomeness, but he'll wait for you to approach. Once you come to him, though, he's wonderful.
He's a big fella who was rescued from terrible neglect at a rundown shelter in Pahrump, Nevada.
Patch can get a bit testy with dogs and kids, since they don't tend to respect his space as much as he likes. But he's great with other cats, and he really will love you.
Patch is FIV+ (feline immunodeficiency virus), but he certainly doesn't think any less of himself for it (read this article to learn why FIV+ cats can live long and healthy lives without endangering other cats they live with). Won't you give a cat like this a reason to feel proud and wanted?
Best Friends adopts to all of the United States and Canada. Please contact Best Friends Animal Society right here. See all the animals that need homes... at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary.
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Dear Ellen,
I know how you feel about animals of all kinds, and your wonderful pet food line, and how good these products are.
I belong to many animal groups to help adopt, get animals off death row by using the gassing method. One of the animal groups I belong to is Angels United 4 Paws which is a site to STOP these pets from being euthanized in such a horrible way. We also donate blankets, towels, food, pay for vet bills if necessary. We are a group that are able to pull some of these dogs before they don't see the light of the next day.
Unfortunately we are being fought by the animal control officers, and city officals. I have seen so many dogs on a daily basis after only being there a short time and they are non violent pits or pit mixes from puppies to 1 to 2 years old.
We founded this group as maybe 10 people and now we have 300 plus, which shows me that there are many of us who would like to save these pups and dogs. Most of these places put the pits in the back so no one can see them and therefore they don't have a chance.
We are struggling to be heard and are reaching out for someone of your status to address this on national TV.
I would understand if there is an issue for you on this, but we are so desperate to be heard from someone who could raise eyebrows and awareness.
EVERYONE loves Ellen, including us and you have such a huge following that we thought if anyone could help it would be YOU:)) to maybe just mention the unfairly treatment of these animals. I believe it will reach millions and out of those millions hopefully we can get more involved in their own towns to take a stand!!
Please if you can help us to help these dogs futures we would greatly appreciate it. It is so frustrating but WE WILL NOT GIVE UP!!!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to read this....happiness to you always.
Oh and off the subject if you ever need a farm hand I would be the one you would want taking care of your animals....just throwing that out there since I've been unemployed for over a year:)))