On Saturday, May 21 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, Sachem Library will hold its first-ever Pet Adoption Fair in Inside/Out, the library’s outdoor garden extension (RAIN DATE: Saturday, June 4). Choose from dogs, cats, puppies, kittens, and an assortment of small animals. Animal rescue organizations and advocacy associations will be on hand to help you choose the perfect pet.
The event will feature star speakers, including a 2:00pm appearance by Dr. Elizabette Cohen, host of Your Happy and Healthy Pet on WCBS Newsradio 880. There will be face painting and other fun activities for kids. Bring the whole family, and go home with a new addition!
Donations of collars, leashes, bowls, gently used linens, or unopened pet food will be gladly accepted for distribution to local shelters.
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If you are thinking about adopting a pet, you might enjoy these heartwarming memoirs featuring rescued animals, about the unique and enduring bonds between us and our furry or feathered friends.
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter (2008): An Iowa kitten abandoned in a library drop box on the coldest night of the year is adopted by the staff and wins the heart of the entire community.
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Homer's Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, or How I Learned about Love and Life with a Blind Wonder Cat by Gwen Cooper (2009): A pet rescue volunteer describes her relationship with a three-pound blind cat whose daredevil character and affectionate personality saw the author through six moves, a burglary, and the healing of her broken heart.
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin (2010): The heartwarming story of a puppy that was used as bait for fighting dogs, rescued and brought back from the brink of death, and adopted by a family that was grieving the loss of their terminally ill cat.
Rescue Ink : Tough Guys on a Mission to Keep Our Animals Safe by Rescue Ink, with Denise Flaim (2010): The inspirational tale of Rescue Ink, the unique group of tattooed, muscle-bound motorcyclists who've banded together to rescue helpless, abandoned, and abused animals.
You Had Me at Woof: How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness by Julie Klam (2010): Hilarious account of the many ways the author's life changed when she allowed her first Boston terrier into her home, and how her growing brood of rescued canine companions made her a better person.
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