It is really sad to think of the number of dogs being put to sleep because they are battered, abused or simply unwanted. These include a great number of dogs that would make excellent house pets and companions for someone. When you think of getting a dog, why not consider one of these poor animals that are destined to die if no-one saves them.
Many dogs are abused by their owners, through lack of care (not getting enough food or water even) or through simple neglect (simply being tied up and left in a backyard and forgotten). These poor creatures are starved not only for the essentials of food and water, but for companionship as well. Sometimes caring neighborhood people will notice these neglected animals and report the owners to the SPCA or other animal agency.
In severe case, the SPCA will take the animals away and try to rehabilitate them into becoming adoptable. Sometimes the animals can be saved in this manner, but too many times the dogs are beyond help and are tragically put to sleep. The SPCA only has so much funding and resources for these poor neglected creatures. They can only do a fraction of what really needs to be done to help these animals.
Dog rescues work in somewhat the same way in that they try to rehabilitate the dogs into becoming adoptable and try to find homes for them, but they are often breed specific. For instance, there are dog rescues that are specifically for Boxers or for Pit Bulls or for any other specific breed.
One type of dog rescue that you may not know about is for Greyhound dogs. Typically Greyhounds are bred for racing. When they become older and cannot run as fast, or start to lose races, these dogs are often discarded by the owners because they are not profitable anymore. A dog rescue geared for Greyhounds will take these animals under their care and try to find suitable homes for them.
Other dog rescues will take animals that have been abused and are somewhat disabled. The SPCA often will not be able to find homes for these types of dogs because most people don’t want to bother looking after a pet that may need a bit more care. Dog rescues will help find homes for these disabled animals as well. Recently there was a case of a totally blind Boxer that needed a home, and a Boxer dog rescue centre was able to place him with a loving family. If that family had not taken that dog, he may have been euthanized. Instead, he is able to live a good life with a family who has gained a lovely companion.
If you are thinking of getting a dog, you may want to check out the dog rescues in your area. Often you will be able to get a breed of dog that you like (for a lot less money than paying for a pure-bred puppy). You will get a loving pet and you will also have the satisfaction of knowing that you have probably saved a dog’s life.
Choose life for a battered, abused or unwanted dog. Check out the dog rescues in your area and save a dog.
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Monday, October 4th, 2010Budget Travel: Invest Your Time Now and Save Money Later
Sunday, June 13th, 2010When considering when, where, how, for how long and what type of vacation, trip or holiday venture to undertake, we all get caught up in the anticipation, excitement and exhilaration. Sometimes we let the more important financial side of things slip a little. After all, for most of us, taking a vacation may only happen once a year, for some, even more infrequently. We tend to indulge and forget about our pocket book a little.
There are many ways to save money, avoid unnecessary cost, ensure you take care of details end up a smart and perceptive traveler. Budget travel planning is easier that you might think. Here are a few handy travel tips for making your travel dollar go further!
• Cushion your budget – When considering a trip or planning budget travel, it is important to plan for the unexpected and consider the financial side of things early on. This ensures affordability, liquidity and having the resources to enjoy it to the fullest! Plan for the worst-case financial scenario and prepare for things to cost a little more than you expected. Allow up to 20% increase in cost to be on the safe side of things.
• Emergency money: Carrying some spare cash somewhere can also be a lifesaver. The rule of thumb seems to be around $50-$100 in small bills. This can be used for incidentals, ground-transportation like cab fare and/or your return home, tips and more.
• Set your priorities: Set some spending priorities and criteria in advance, like eating at a special restaurant or attending a concert, even if this means sacrificing a bit on lodgings or visa versa, depending on what is more important to you.
• Keep an eye on your credit cards: It is extremely easy these days to have access to your financial resources through ATM’s and credit cards. Just remember that it is just as easy to overspend because of it being so readily available. A little discipline will go a long way to protect your financial interest and help you stick to your travel budget.
• Maximize gas mileage and efficiency: If you’re planning a road trip, make sure that your car has been serviced at least a week before your trip. A well-maintained vehicle will go a long way to ensure carefree driving. If your budget allows, you may consider renting a vehicle to save wear and tear on your own. Small economy cars are better on gas and are much more comfortable than they used to be. Minivans and sport utility vehicles are practical only if you have to transport a large family with a lot of equipment or luggage.
• Gas fill-ups: For filling up your car en route, avoid pushing to the limit until the gas runs out. Gas will obviously be more expensive when filling up in remote locations. If you miscalculated and the light on the dashboard indicates that you are really in need, opt for filling just half a tank until you reach the next more densely or major populated destination, where gas might be a little cheaper.
• Pack-a-snack: Bring your own refreshments and snacks. Gas station prices on drinks and snack food are high. Avoid these during a pit stop, if you are counting your travel dollars. A cooler packed with lots of cool drinks, water and ice and/or a thermos of coffee or hot water for tea, some fruit, granola bars, or a sandwich, goes a long way to still the hunger and save you money by avoiding all high priced stops en route.
• Travel necessities: It is advisable to travel with basic necessities, like a cell phone and a first aid kit, since both can prove to be essential in emergencies. Most people have cell phones at their disposal, but in the event that you are not one of them, a prepaid cell phone may be the answer for your trip. The peace of mind it offers is worth the small investment. Cell phones can also save on hefty surcharges and higher long distance rates that hotels and resorts often charge.
Budget travel requires close attention to all things financial before and during your trip. Planning a trip or vacation can be a little time consuming but following these travel tips will hopefully save you a lot of headaches as well as some unnecessary interest charges on your credit card balances later! You will thank yourself for your fiscal restraint and spending discipline, upfront planning, foresight and forward thinking!
Travel Deals Are the Best Way to Travel in Order to Save
Thursday, May 13th, 2010Everyone loves to travel when they have the extra money or savings to spend and splurge. For some, they travel every month for business while for others; they travel once a year during the school holidays in December. For those who work in the airlines, they are luckier. They get to travel for free anywhere in the world all paid for by the airlines company, once a year for as long as they are employed and working for the company. Sometimes, their parents, spouse and kids get to travel at discounted prices by plane. When you want to travel, look for travel deals that are the best way to travel in terms of saving money in the long run. Every penny saved is a penny earned.
So it’s wise to look for travel deals either in the brochures or Internet listed in the websites. Most travel deals can save you marginally a lot of money. But first, you need to do your due diligence by comparing prices with those prices without travel deals. You could choose to travel within the country by express bus to a nearby popular tourist destination and stay in moderately cheap hotel or 3 star rate.
There will certainly be many types of packages for you to choose from. If you are traveling with your spouse and kids in a group, it makes economic sense to choose travel deals that are much cheaper. Since these packages have been worked out and arranged to save you the most money for popular trips to selected destinations, it is wiser to choose and pay for them.
By selecting travel deals, you could save anywhere from $50 to $150 and if you are lucky enough even more. With the money saved, you could even spend it on future trips with your children. Some travel deals earn you points when you travel with them so that there are repeat clients.
Most families will choose to travel with their children whenever they can afford so that the kids are exposed to the different world besides their homes. This is educational for them. That’s why parents are willing to spend a large amount of money to bring them to exotic places of interests. You get to experience the culture, food and different people at the various places of travel. By default the farther the distance, the expensive will be the prices of travel for the family.
Traveling will broaden the horizons, outlook and experience of the traveler. That’s why, when people have the extra cash or savings, they normally spend it on traveling to places that they have never been before. You can find travel deals from newspapers, brochures, from the Internet or during travel fairs held once in a while.
The most popular means people take travel deals is during a travel fair where all the various companies and travel agents come together to promote their tour packages. Some travels may cost within $100 while others may cost more than $1,000. So it’s smart to sit down and go through the flyers, their brochures slowly to check and compare prices and land in the best deal.