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A rescued dog waits for his dad to pick him up.
Having your city rank number one in a category (such as lowest crime rate, most athletic, etc.) is something civic leaders love to brag about. Back in 2007 the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) bestowed San Francisco with first place for a particular and appropriate honor: Most Humane.
Calling it the Humane Index, HSUS found that San Francisco was the city that valued the humane treatment of all animals above 25 other major metropolises. The methodology used included the number of congressional leaders voting on behalf of animals, to the number of available vegetarian restaurants.
What made San Francisco different from other cities was the following:
The fewest number of pet stores that sell puppies, and residents who loath the cruelty of puppy mills.
There is an average of 29 fur retailers in the cities indexed, but San Francisco comes in with 10.
There are 12 locations with cage-free (eggs not from battery hens).
So how humane is San Francisco two years later? Why don't you chime in by commenting below.
The face of Chuck Berry looking for a new home
DOGS OF THE WEEK
Marin Humane Society
Chuck Berry
3-year-old
Neutered Male, 20lbs
Terrier Mix
What a total and complete character! You just don't meet many dogs in life who have a natural wire haired "lion cut". He could win the world's cutest dog AND the world's ugliest dog contest in the very same day. It turns out that his personality is equally as charming as his quirky good looks. Chuck Berry should be able to fit into just about any household with ease, although he seems to be uncomfortable around young children. What a charmer! Who will be the lucky one?
Ideal Home: Best in a home with children 10 years or older
Dazzle
2-year-old
Neutered Male, 11lbs
Pomeranian
You can sum up Dazzle's personality in a couple of words....fun and high energy! This beautiful red Pomeranian is ready for anything. He loves to play games, chase the ball and play interactive squeaky toy games. Dazzle even loves playing in water! The good news here is that his varied interests will provide you with ample opportunity to interact with him. The bad news is that if you don't take the time to proactively play games with him he will create his own games which can lead to undesirable activities. Dazzle has lots of fun energy which when channeled creatively will be loads of fun for you and your family!
Ideal Home: Best in a home with children 16 years or older
A lifelong dog and animal advocate, Shelley Frost wrote Your Adopted Dog: Everything You Need to Know about Rescuing and Caring for a Best Friend in Need (The Lyons Press, 2007) with coauthor Katerina Makris.
Email Shelley: shelley@youradopteddog.com, and visit www.youradopteddog.com
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