November Is Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month

Furry Friends Network and Petfinder.com are celebrating November as Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month.

"Think of a pet that is already trained and doesn't chew or scratch everything in sight--a pet who will love you unconditionally," said Kim Saunders, Petfinder.com's Director of Public Relations. "That's what you get when you adopt a senior pet."

Some people worry that a senior pet comes with problems, but according to Hazel Blumberg-McKee of Tallahassee, FL, there are no disadvantages. "In most cases they've had a home and they want one again." She adopted eight-and-a-half-year old Sadie, and has never regretted it. "An older animal is easier to deal with. And Sadie is still playful. She plays fetch and gallops all over the place."

At animal shelters and rescue groups everywhere, there are loving, healthy senior pets like Sadie, looking for that one special home to cherish them for the rest of their life, and they don't ask for much: just a warm place to sleep, good meals and plenty of love.

Still not convinced? Read this: Why Adopt A Mature Pet?

During Adopt-a-Senior-Pet Month, please take the opportunity to get acquainted with some of our wonderful older pets waiting patiently for their new homes:

Dusty is 9

Ebbie is 13

Kayto is 10

Lakota

Pebbles is 10

Please consider the virtues of the senior pet.
To read more about the joys of adopting a senior dog, check out this web site:

Race For Their Lives A Huge Success!!

Thank you for helping Furry Friends Network cross the finish line at its 2008 Race for Their Lives. On September 20, 2008, approximately 135 humans and their 50 canine companions came out to raise money and awareness for the plight of homeless animals in our community. Thanks to your generous support, Furry Friends Network raised $13,862 towards the continuation of its life saving mission. We never could have done it without you, and want you to know how very truly grateful we are for your generosity. In these uncertain economic times, we realize donation dollars are getting smaller, but sadly the number of stray animals and those being surrendered by their families is at an all time high. Rescues and shelters are overflowing and medical and food expenses are escalating. Please know your help came at a crucial time and the support is truly appreciated by the volunteers of Furry Friends Network, and especially by the animals whose lives you have saved. May God bless you for giving so much and for the best gift you could have give -- the gift of life!

Let's hope FFN's 5th Annual Strikes for Strays is as big of a hit. Please mark your calendars for Sunday, February 22, 2009! The event starts @ 12:00 p.m. with lunch and 1:00 p.m. bowling at Trindle Inn Bowl, Mechanicsburg. Lots of fun, food and prizes!! Tell your friends and family this is a wonderful event in which to participate. Not only will you have fun, but you will be bowling to save the lives of helpless, homeless animals. The planning committee is forming now, so if you would like to be a part of the planning process, please email furryfriendsnet@aol.com

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For The Love of Rescues 2009 Calendar!

Featuring Rescue Dogs for the Benefit of Rescue Dogs!

Furry Friends Network dogs featured in the 2009 calendar include Baxter, Lilly, Buddy Bear, Ellie, and Romeo. Calendars cost $15 plus shipping. Designate Furry Friends Network as your participating rescue and we will receive $10 for each calendar purchased!

To order, visit www.fortheloveofrescues.com

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Desperately seeking home for Sincere

Sincere is an 8 year old Pit Bull mix who was abandoned at the shelter LAST YEAR. He is just as his name says - SINCERE. He just wants to love and be loved and nothing more. Sincere gets along VERY well with other dogs, is OK with cats and kids. PLEASE, pass this along to anyone you know that can give this special dog a foster home or forever home. He is VERY worth it. Please don't make him sleep on the cold concrete another Christmas!!!