"Who wants a 'Manual - A Blueprint' that allows you to adopt a pet and feel comfortable doing so!" ** Get The Tips That Help You Successfully Adopt Your Pet ** "Hurray, I'm Going Home... Blueprint For Pet Adoption"   Date: From the desk of - Ruth & Shorty Dear Visitor, This book is born out of love. Out of love for dogs, cats and any other pet. I have loved pets and animals since the beginning of my own time. And, I was lucky enough to have married a man who also loves pets. We have had an assortment of dogs in our life, and rabbits, and birds. From two little dogs when we first married to three big ones when my husband became disability retired. And now we are down to two big ones. One of those wonderful dogs, a black lab, is 3 1/2 year old Shorty, our adopted dog. My heart hurts when I know so many dogs are abandoned, lose their owners, get lost themselves, or simply are not wanted anymore. Many people think of pets as pure possessions, to take into the home and tire of them, so they give them away again. The shelters and pounds are full of beautiful pets. I want to stop the "giving back" by preparing and teaching you about adopting a dog!   What Is Pet - Dog Adoption About? We sure could use a little good news. We are living in very troubled times. Our pets only want our love, in turn they provide us with comfort and solace. With their soulful eyes, and the warmth of their unconditional love, in the difficult days and weeks that lie ahead, the bond between people and their pets will become stronger than ever before. If you have ever looked into the eyes of a shivering, frightened animal and through a simple act of kindness been rewarded by a gentle nuzzle, the sounds of a whimper or a contented purr, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. As you read about each one of our accomplishments, you can take pride in the knowledge that none of them would have been possible without your help. There are many challenges that lie ahead of us in the months to come, and never forget for a moment, when it comes to fighting cruelty, we don't give up. Ever. From our family to yours please accept our best wishes for a wonderful year, Michael O'Sullivan Ways To Help Make A Difference Toronto Humane Society My Shorty, and Nikki, A Certified Therapy Dog