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November national advocacy organization dedicated
Founded in 2001 by Alley Cat Allies, a

to the protection and humane treatment of
feral cats. National Feral Cat Day® was
created to raise awareness and support
Trap-Neuter-Return programs. This year’s
GIVE WILDLIFE A BRAKE WEEK It’s that time of year when many of us are making our morning and evening theme is “Architects of Change for Cats:
commutes in the dark. Avoid harming any wildlife by scanning the road carefully and checking for animals trying Building blueprints for humane communi-
to cross. Stay Alert! For more information and bumper stickers visit http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/ ties.”
wildlife_roads/ and http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/give_wildlife_brake.html and Cats that are put to death every year num-

Pets ber in the millions. A survey conducted by

The National Council on Pet Population
Study and Policy Shelter Statistics re-
vealed 72% of all cats entering U.S.
NATIONAL GO COOK FOR YOUR PETS DAY Show your pets how much you care
pounds and shelters are killed, 23% are
by focusing on their health and nutrition and cooking for them. Make a day of meals
adopted and only 2% are
and treats they’ll love it! Visit cookforyourpets.com
reunited with their owners.
PET DIABETES MONTH™ If your pet companion shows signs of frequent urination, Please visit http://
excessive thirst and lethargy - these may be symptoms of diabetes. Having a www.readingpaws.org/
health plan and caring for your pet properly can help them live an active READingPaws/
and healthy life. Find out what to look for by taking the quiz at Welcome.html

petdiabetesmonth.com.
HAPPY NOVEMBER!
WISHBONES FOR PETS Make a difference for pets in your community. Wishbones
There are 16 pet holidays/ for Pets® is to pet sitters as Toys for Tots™ is to the Marines. In the US and Canada,

animal welfare causes to cel- professional pet sitters offer a pet supply and fund drive six weeks before Thanksgiv-
ebrate this month. Add a but- ing with the proceeds going to their favorite local pet charity. This pro-
ton to your website or blog, gram was offered was for the first time in 2004. This is a food drive for
pets in need particularly during the holiday season. There will be drop
share a tagline on social me-
boxes at local businesses, so keep your eye out for ads and promotion
dia or just share this bulletin
signs. Find your WBFP representative at http://www.wishbonesforpets.com
with your circle of friends and
ADOPT A SENIOR PET MONTH Pledge to help our senior pets find
associates. Whether you
homes. This month pledge to tell one person why senior pets are
have a few minutes or a few
GREAT! Petfinder.com has provided articles, videos, a website
days to dedicate to these im-
widget to promote senior pets online and a sample press
portant issues—get involved.

Contacts Providing the latest on pet holidays/animal

welfare causes. Information and resources
are provided online to help animal lover’s
Submit articles to: Tioni Westley
stay up-to-date and increase involvement
Call for information: (302) 290-0066
in animal advocacy.
The Web: www.petholidaycalendars.com