Londoncat & Me

     As our world changes and grows, and new ideas blossom into shape, so should our outlook on the plight of our animals. Photo by London DiIorio        New rescues and resources come into fruition every single day, and there are numerous ideas, and events that focus solely on helping animals in need.      So, with Spring here at last, let's make it one of our goals of renewal, to change our focus and readjust of beliefs, for the sake of our pets and all animals, who share our beautiful earth with us.       Here are a few simple ideas that will hopefully inspire you and your kids to make a change for animals! Just starting locally in your neighborhood, school, church or where you work, can have a HUGE impact.      Invite a Vet to Career Day at Your School. Next time your school hosts a Career Day, invite your favorite vet to come and talk about becomi...

London and I are introducing a new series called, Women Changing The World For Animals . Our very first interview is with a lovely lady who is truly changing the world for our animals!  Meet Denise Fleck! "After years in the Entertainment Industry, I went TO THE DOGS! Training, practicing and learning some more led me to developing my Pet First-Aid & CPR, Pet Disaster Preparedness and Senior Pet Care Classes along with a 20 week Animal Care Class for high school juniors and seniors. For 16 years, my motto has been "Helping People to Help Their Pets," and I feel I have...having taught more than 10,000 pet lovers animal life-saving skills in person and millions more on national television segments. " Denise continues her very important work of teaching animal first aide and helping us help our pets in an emergency, before they go to the vet. Saving animals is just one of the many beautiful qualities of this interesting lady. Here then,  is our very fi...

                                            This month's topic was chosen by London. It has always been extremely important to her to celebrate her pet's birthdays.      In the world of rescue, we often don't know our pets exact date of birth. So we celebrate what has come to be known as their "Gotcha Day", the day that we adopted them and brought them home!      Having a celebration for your pet, no matter how small or how elaborate, is a wonderful way for your children to appreciate all the joy and love, your pets bring to your family. Having them involved in the planning often teaches them that others are deserving of special gifts and treatment, just as they are.      T...

                                                                                                        HELP! I'M LOST.                                                       Losing a family pet can be one of the most devastating cir...

  C O M P A S S I O N   S C H O O L                                                                   THE GIFT OF A LIFETIME      Christmas is the time to say I love you! It's also the time many children ask Santa for a new pet.      If you have a pet, then you already know how special they are, and how joyful they make you feel. And during the Holiday season, their presence is a comforting reminder of their unconditional love.      Adopting a pet is a lifetime responsibility, not to be taken lightly. It is not a decision to be made when we are in a hurry or without ...

                                        What Does Respect For Animals Mean?  Some parents tell their children, "You must have respect for others." That should include animals, as well. It means to give others some space, and keep a distance if they don't want to be disturbed, approached or talked to.  It means treating others kindly and with dignity. The same is true with animals and with our pets. Some animals don't want to be picked up or cuddled. While others, like dogs and cats, usually appreciate a lot of attention, and a soft, kind voice. Wild animals just want to be left alone, and should never be approached or handled. And...there is absolutely no animal on earth, who wants to be locked in a cage for his entire life. If you have a small pet at home: a guine...

I can honestly say, that I have loved animals my entire life. My parent's had a dog when I was born, and I loved her with all my heart. She was my companion, my sibling and my little dress-up doll, all rolled into one sweet, precious, golden ball of fur. But, Honey was much more then a "ball of fur", and I knew this at a young age. I was taught that my dog, was a somebody. And she was treated as such by my parents and relatives. Honey was not an "it" or a "thing. She was a "she", a "being" a SOMEBODY. When we are young children, and we are shown by our parents, and loved ones, how to treat another living being, then we naturally grow up to be adults and parents who teach our own children to do the same. We lead my example. There are some people who feel differently, and I feel bad for them. I'm also concerned for the pets that they may have, as well. They're missing out on a very special part of life. Anima...