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The Humane Society of the United States Celebrates National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week

This weekend marks the beginning of The Humane Society of the United States' National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, which will run November 4-10, 2007. The HSUS observes National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week as a way to honor animal shelters and their dedicated staff across the country.

"Animal shelters are a vital resource in their communities," said Kim Intino, director of animal sheltering for TheHSUS. "A shelter is a safe haven for animals, and a great place to adopt a new family pet. And many also serve their communities by providing emergency animal services, resources for pet owners, and community education on humane issues."

There are approximately 4,000 animal shelters across the United States, available to serve the estimated 6-8 million homeless animals who seek refuge each year. While 63 percent of American households include pets, only 10 percent of owned dogs and 18 percent of owned cats are adopted from animal shelters.

Intino continued, "If you don't know your local shelter, there is no better time to get acquainted than National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. Look them up on the web, or call and find out when they're open to the public and pay them a visit. Talk to the staff, ask what you can do to help support the work they do for animals in your community."

Spread the word about animals waiting to be adopted, and celebrate the many services provided by your local animal shelter – here are some ideas!

• Win your local shelter a million dollar makeover, and rate your favorite pet products at the same time! Details at www.zootoo.com/makeover.
  
  
• Download a banner for your web page and find out the top ten ways to support your local shelter at
  www.humanesociety.org/sheltersrock
  
  
• Check out Patrick McDonnell's Shelter Stories Gallery on www.muttscomics.com then read this year's stories in the funny pages of your local paper all week!
  
  
• Donate much-needed supplies to homeless animals with the help of your friendly local petsitter. Visit www.petsitters.org for more info.
  

Plan a last-minute open house - here's how:
animalsheltering.org/sheltersrock.

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