Jan. 24th: Adoption Fees Slashed for 'Change a Pet's Life' Campaign

On January 24th, three hundred United States shelters will be reducing their adoption fees for Change a Pet's Life Day. The event, organized by Hill's Pet Nutirition, hopes to draw attention to homeless animals and rescue centers. "Eight million pets a year enter shelters," says Hill's representative Janet Donlin, "We are hoping that people who have been thinking about adding a pet to their family will take this opportunity to do so."

"The first ten adoptions at participating Hill's partner shelters are free on January 24, 2009," states Hill's website, "New pet owners will also receive a starter kit that includes free Hill's Science Diet pet food and tips to give their adopted cat or dog the best start in their new life."

If you're interested in participating, visit the official website for Change a Pet's Life Day. There's a search engine there that can help you locate a shelter near you that's part of the event.

Just a Friendly Reminder

I nearly hit a cat the other day. It was late, around dusk, and I was driving down a small, unused road - completely lost. My focus was on finding where I'd gone wrong and correcting my route. I didn't see the little black cat until it was nearly too late. Thankfully, I was able to slam on the breaks. Both the cat and I are fine. It made me consider how easy it is to have an accident like that. So, just a friendly reminder: watch out when you're driving. They'll thank you for it.

And now, for your viewing pleasure, Barney's (from How I Met Your Mother) terrifying less-than-near-fatal encounter with a dog in the middle of the road:

Man Saves Dog From Shark

This news is a little old (the interview I've linked in the video originally aired in October). However, it was just so amazing I had to share. After seeing his dog Jake attacked by a shark, Greg LeNoir came to the rescue - he jumped into the water and punched the shark.