Rescue Pets
This week I was able to cover a story that I absolutely loved. I got to work with some adorable furry friends!
Senator Kevin Rader is attempting to pass a bill that would make shelter animals the official "State Pet." I went to Alachua County Animal Services to ask what their opinion on this was. I spoke with the shelter director, Ed Williams about the bill. He said he was ecstatic to hear more attention would be brought to these sweet animals.
Williams said, "Anything that increases foot traffic to our shelters, and increases adoptions is a wonderful idea." The shelter has tens of hundreds of dogs, and Williams said he hopes that many of them will find a home.
"We have a whole lot of dogs that need homes...People should realize that even though the dogs are from shelters, they're not damaged goods."
This statement was very accurate after I was able to sit down and play with a few of the dogs myself. Pictured below is Emily, a 9-month-old Rat Terrier. She was very playful and had an amazing personality. She would be perfect for anyone who loves a dog with energy.
This bill may be signed into a law in the near future. I will post updates if any further news occurs.
Senator Kevin Rader is attempting to pass a bill that would make shelter animals the official "State Pet." I went to Alachua County Animal Services to ask what their opinion on this was. I spoke with the shelter director, Ed Williams about the bill. He said he was ecstatic to hear more attention would be brought to these sweet animals.
Williams said, "Anything that increases foot traffic to our shelters, and increases adoptions is a wonderful idea." The shelter has tens of hundreds of dogs, and Williams said he hopes that many of them will find a home.
"We have a whole lot of dogs that need homes...People should realize that even though the dogs are from shelters, they're not damaged goods."
This statement was very accurate after I was able to sit down and play with a few of the dogs myself. Pictured below is Emily, a 9-month-old Rat Terrier. She was very playful and had an amazing personality. She would be perfect for anyone who loves a dog with energy.
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