Adoption, advocacy on HSUS calendar
The Maine chapter of the Humane Society of the United States is emphasizing two major efforts to protect and care for animals: advocacy and adoption.
A Presque Isle workshop will offer participants the knowledge to advocate for animals in their communities. The Maine Grassroots Advocacy Tour will make a local stop on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Campus Center.
State HSUS director Katie Hansberry explained the session will touch on priority animal issues including puppy mills, community cats, bear hounding and trapping, and lobbying training to help advocates use their voices to speak up for animals.
In addition, November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month, and according to Hansberry, those who choose to adopt a mature pet can take extra comfort in giving a home to an animal who may otherwise be overlooked.
Aging dogs and cats tend to have an increasingly hard time finding an adoptive family, but older pets can be every bit as sweet, cute, and playful as their younger counterparts, while also possessing the wisdom of years and a calming nature, Hansberry said.
Visit a local shelter or check out theshelterpetproject.org to search for local available animals looking for a loving home to live out their golden years.
