FONDLY

 

THE TWELVE DOGS OF CHRISTMAS FA LA LA LA LA - LA LA LA - LAAA!

What fun!  Thank you Sherry Stahl!

NO KILL ANIMAL SHELTERS

I wish I could expand this list to include other countries. What you must do it try to find a local shelter that is clear about their intentions. You want to adopt a healthy dog. It might be a dog that is older and does have some health issues that require medical attention. There may be organizations that will help you get that medical care or other things you need to have a pet. (I'm counting on you to have the love!)

NO KILL NETWORK : CALIFORNIA LIST

FETCH PET : NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE  (And list of programs including Humane Relocation Program and Senior Programs)  OVER 2000 shelters in a network. 

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY : AND HOW TO CHOOSE A DOG BY THE DOG WHISPERER ! FREE PET ADOPTIONS TO CELEBRATE THE PAWLIDAYZ

ZAPPOS and BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY TEAM UP : DOG FOR FREE PLUS 

SAVE A LIFE AND ENHANCE YOURS

You know that in all the years that I've been blogging at Mistress Manifesto, I've almost never advertised a product. I even avoid posting videos that have ads on them. So I really searched for the opportunities that I'm posting this month. Here is an opportunity to adopt a dog for free. Now, be sure that you want a dog - the blessings and opportunities but also the responsibilities - and have wisely chosen one that will fit in with your life - your space!

BEST FRIENDS ORG : ADOPT A CAT OR DOG : NO KILL SHELTER

EXCERPT: In 2024 alone, 425,000 cats and dogs were killed in this country’s shelters, including here in your community, simply because they didn’t have a safe place to call home.

We know millions of households will add a pet to their family this year and if just 1 in 17 more of those families chose to adopt a pet from a shelter, we could reach no-kill in your community and nationwide.

So when you adopt from a Best Friends location, a network partner or one of the many shelters and rescue groups around the country, you’re not only adding a loyal and loving companion to your family, you’re helping to save lives.

PURE BRED ? : ADOPTING A DOG IS A DECISION TO MAKE WISELY

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB GUIDE TO DOG BREEDS 

Dogs do have needs and there are expenses.  If I could do it over, the one thing I would do is buy doggie health insurance.  When I got my dog she was almost five years old and I knew near nothing about her past. Later I found out she had likely been allowed to breed or perhaps bred in a backyard.  Breeders sometimes stop when a dog is about five years old.

I soon learned she was terrified to have an accident in the house... i.e. housetrained.  However she was never taught any commands such as sit and stay. She also did not know what to do with toys and didn't play with them.

I had no idea if she'd ever had vaccinations or medical care. I didn't know that I could get health insurance for her, starting with her adoption from a local shelter where they had groomed her, cleaned her teeth, and otherwise given her a thumbs up when it came to her health...So, a dog does not have to be a puppy in order to get health insurance for it. 

Missy

WESTMINISTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW

I just love watching this show from beginning to end. This is but one of the categories. The people who own these dogs go all out. They are groomed beautifully, healthy, active, and often adorable.

WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOG SHOW 2026

The150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina Pro Plan is happening January 31 & February 2-3, 2026 in New York City,

MY ARCHIVES HOLD THE SECRETS OF SO VERY MANY MISTRESSES!

If you want a fast way to learn who has been elected to the Mistress of the Month Pantheon here - and sometimes Mantress of the Month or Honorary Mistress of the Month here at Mistress Manifesto, go to PAGES and choose GUIDE!  - Missy

LOVE A PUP !