Pandemic Study: Illinois Loves Dogs, Wisconsin Loves Cats
We ve talked before about how the pandemic of 2020 (and continuing on into 2021) has been pretty awful for humans, but it s been probably the best time ever for the family pets.
Not only the family pets, but those dogs and cats who, upon adoption, became a family pet. Ask the folks at Winnebago County Animal Services, PAWS, or Noah s Ark and they ll tell you that there have been lots and lots of those. Many Americans (especially right here in Illinois) decided that since they were going to be spending a lot more time at home, the pandemic gave the perfect opportunity to add a pet to the household. Training is a lot easier when you re around the house a lot.
Queen of Cats Awaits New Throne at Winnebago Cty. Animal Services
Cats are a crazy animal, and I say that with the utmost respect and affection.
They can be aloof or lovable, independent or needy, or, in the case of this week s Pet of the Week from Winnebago County Animal Services, extremely sassy and opinionated.
I don t want my previous statement to turn you off to adopting Kristen, I just want you to understand this beautiful cat is certainly unique.
When it comes to explaining Kristen s personality, Amber Pinnon, Adoption and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Winnebago County Animal Services certainly says it best, ( I especially love how she started it );
ROCKFORD—Winnebago County Animal Services has received a $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more shelter pets in Winnebago County for adoption and ensure they are ready to find
Winnebago County Animal Services receives $40K grant
Rockford Register Star
ROCKFORD Winnebago County Animal Services recently received a $40,000 grant from PetSmart Charities to help prepare more shelter pets in Winnebago County for adoption and ensure they are ready to find homes.
With the help of this grant, the organization is able to fund veterinary services, including spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations and necessary supplies to prepare hundreds of cats and kittens for adoption at the PetSmart locations across southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois with which they partner. This grant further supports Winnebago County Animal Services’ mission to help homeless pets find homes.
I personally believe what makes Yoda from
Star Wars so cute is his ears, and if you re all about the ears too, I m willing to bet you ll love this week s Pet of the Week from Winnebago County Animal Services!
Since I cannot claim to be a
Star Wars aficionado, and I am not full of clever Yoda-like lingo, I ll just share with you what Amber Pinnon, Adoption and Volunteer Program Coordinator for Winnebago County Animal Services had to say about today s pet of the week, because she truly said it best;
A Star Wars fan, are you? Then your cat, Yoda may be!