Rescued in Florida by Save Our Strays

Are you a pet professional? Did you know there is a very special organization just for you?
It is Pet Professionals 4 Pet Adoption (pp4pa), and it is a network of dedicated pet business professionals encouraging pet adoption.
Pet Professionals 4 Pet Adoption is a network of local community pet advocates who give back to their pet community in some way.

How did this organization come about?

A unique concept, originally and fully developed by www.PetWebPro.com, PP4PA was innovated from necessity. We receive numerous emails every week for pleas to help pets in need, and we know we are not alone. We thought… what if there was a national network of pet business professionals, willing to be available to the best of their abilities to help network and advocate for pets in need? At the same time, these business owners could also promote their businesses to their local community and across the web. Its a win-win for both the businesses and for the pets in need! And so PP4PA was born.

Do you share the same ideas and philosophies about pet rescue and adoption?

To Become a Member, pet professionals will agree adhere to the best of their abilities to any one of the following philosophies:

1. Raise awareness about importance of pet adoption within their local communities

2. Encourage and educate customers about the benefits of pet adoption

3. Volunteer for local pet rescue groups or shelters or give back to the pet community in some way

4. Promote pet adoption on their website, blog, or social media profiles

5. Provide guidance to pet owners in need who struggle to care for their pets due to times of hardships

The good news is….

If you are a pet business owner, and you already follow one or more of the above philosophies, then you are qualified to join. As professionals PP4PA knows everyone is very busy. They do not ask you to add to your volunteer work, but rather to keep up that good work, becoming available to the best of your ability to help network for visitors to PP4PA who could be in need.

Please visit Pet Profesionals 4 Pet Adoption for more information. Joining PP4PA will help establish you and your business as a community pet advocate.

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Dear Foster Mom

There I sat, alone and afraid.
You got a call and came right to my aid.
You bundled me up with blankets and love.
And, when I needed it most, you gave me a hug.

I learned that the world was not all that scary and cold.
That sometimes there is someone to have and to hold.
You taught me what love is, you helped me to mend.
You loved me and healed me and became my first friend.

And just when I thought you’d done all you do,
There came along not one new lesson, but two.
First you said, “Sweetheart, you’re ready to go.
I’ve done all I can, and you’ve learned all I know.”

Then you bundled me up with a blanket and kiss.
Along came a new family, they even have kids!
They took me to their home, forever to stay.
At first I thought you sent me away.

Then that second lesson became perfectly clear.
No matter how far, you will always be near.
And so, Foster Mom, you know I’ve moved on.
I have a new home, with toys and a lawn.

But I’ll never forget what I learned that first day.
You never really give your fosters away.
You gave me these thoughts to remember you by.
We may never meet again, and now I know why.

You’ll remember I lived with you for a time.
I may not be yours, but you’ll always be mine.

- Author Unknown

Pets are more than just Christmas presents. They are forever. They believe in you, appreciate you, and give you unconditional love. If you have spent a lot of time and consideration to adopting a pet – now is a perfect time.