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Paws to Consider
Written By: Donna Rhodes | Issue: 2016/06 - June
The month of June is roaring with reasons to honor, rescue, celebrate and cuddle with critters.
David Stroud, Executive Director of the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, shamelessly uses these dates to raise awareness for the plight of lost or abandoned pets. June is one of his favorite months for promoting CHHS, because it is National Adopt a Cat Month, Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and National Pet Preparedness Month. June 5 through 11 is Pet Appreciation Week and June 19 through 25 is Animal Rights Week.
June boasts an array of pet recognition days too, among them June 4, Hug Your Cat Day; and June 23, Take Your Cat to Work Day. And for the canine crew… every dog has his day, two in this case – Take your Dog to Work Day on June 24, and National Dog Party Day, June 21. Get down, you dawgs. Check out dogtipper.com for more pet holidays.
Lots of businesses in Highlands and Cashiers have a shop cat or dog.
Sashay Around’s owner, Debi Stewart, says, “For me every day is take your dog to work day. My dog, Elphaba, has a fan club that misses her when she takes a rare day off. People come in to my shop to see her. On the days when I work at Camp Merrie-Woode, the counselors and campers adore her. For me she’s just a perfect companion, totally devoted and there to share a warm fuzzy whenever I need it. Plus, she loves the car rides!”
After your boss says “Okay!” take your dog or cat to work. Pets lower blood pressure, raise spirits, welcome customers, and provide endless entertainment
and conversation.
And if you’ve been thinking about rescuing a pet, June is custom-made for your personal pet connection. Contact CHHS (828) 743-5752, visit CHhumanesociety.org, and check us on Facebook – Facebook.com/CashiersHighlandsHumane.
