2010 Top 10s

It is coming to an end for 2010 and the beginning of 2011!  

But before the end of 2010, let’s look back and review the 10 most popular names for adoptable dogs and cats in 2010.

Most of us put a lot of thought into naming our pets- and we should because we love them. It’s also fun to get the whole family involved in the naming process!

Thus, Pets guardian angel loves to see what other people are naming their pets and what names are popular!

According to Petfinder, a pet adoption website; they have tallied up all the popular names of their adoptable pets on their sites during the whole of 2010.

So, are you curious to know what the names are?

Here’s the list!

2010's Top 10 Most Popular Adoptable-Dog Names

1. Buddy
2. Max
3. Daisy
4. Bella
5. Lucy
6. Jack
7. Molly
8. Charlie
9. Sadie
10. Rocky

2010's Top 10 Most Popular Adoptable-Cat Names

1. Lucy
2. Midnight
3. Bella
4. Molly
5. Smokey
6. Tiger
7. Oreo
8. Max
9. Princess
10. Charlie

To shine a spotlight on adoptable pets with star quality, we looked at just how many pets are named after the rich and famous. Ladies and gentlemen, Elvis is in the building! More than 200 pets currently on Petfinder are named after the king, while Houdini magically appeared in second place. Singers Cher, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Shakira were popular namesakes, as were fashion icons Twiggy and Coco Chanel.

 

2010's Top 10 Most Popular Celebrity-Inspired Pet Names

1. Elvis
2. Houdini
3. Cher
4. Madonna
5. Twiggy
6. Oprah
7. Lady Gaga
8. Beyonce
9. Coco Chanel
10. Shakira

Do you have a great unique or celeb-inspired name for your pet? Tell us now ! 

Source: http://www.petfinder.com/blog/2010/12/28/the-top-dog-and-cat-names-of-2/#more  

Pets Photography

Hey guys,

We would like you to show you some photos of pets which we think are very, very, very cute. So, get ready for your cute overdose!

 Dogs

*Tickle* *Tickle*

It's so cute, need I say more?

Pizza Delivery!

Snuggled in bed.

A happy, happy dog.

Cats

The colour combination couldn't get any better.

Couldn't resist posting this.

"Winterwear" for cats!

A curious cat!

"Staring right back at ya!"

Other pets

Hamster - sleeping

Hamster - in hand

Rabbit - In a container

Guinea Pig - Long whiskers!

Wasn't that fun viewing all the cute pets? ^^ If you know someone who's willing to adopt, please share this website with them. We want stray/ abandoned pets to go to a good home where they'll be loved. 

Adoption saves lives.

Other pets

Marshi



Name: Marshi & Maro

Age: 1 Year and 3 Months old

Gender: Mixed

Health: Good



Maro



Sterilised: Yes

Litter Trained: Yes

Other Information: The M babies are Mero, Marshi and
Marco. Marco is the only boy of the lot. Marco & Mero
had been adopted out to a loving home and now their
sisters are seeking for their loving home also. These
girls have grown to be very friendly and sociable
rabbits. Marshi is pure white bunny with black eyes and
Maro resemble her mother, Coco a great deal.

Watch Marshi & Maro at:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gy7aO4jb57w

Contact details: Email to : help@hrss.net

Source: http://www.hrss.net/adopt/adpt_rabbits.html  Posted on: 6 December 2010

Cats for adoption

Name: Peanut, Butter, Jam

Age: Approx. over 3 Months old

Gender: All Males

Health: Not sterilised (Adopters are to agree to sterilise the kittens at 5/6 months old)

Other information: They are looking for a permanent home. All are now on solid food and are litter trained.

Contact details: Doris at 98197935 if you are interested in adopting them. Individual adoption allowed. There will be an adoption fee of $20 (food, cat litter and vitamin during fostering period)

Source: http://www.catwelfare.org/node/3703?post=6&age=0 Posted on: 27 December 2010

Dogs for adoption

Name: Rocky

Breed: Cross Breed

Gender: Male

Age: 3 months old

Size: Medium when fully grown

Health:  Good

Personality: Loving, friendly, playful. Not dominant & a good playmate. Smart dog.

Other Information: Good with other pets and children. Paper trained & understands basic commands. Not HDB approved.

Contact details: Contact us @ 97937162 or email general@animalloversleague.com Please provide us with information about your housing, family and other pets if any.

Source: http://www.petschannel.com/adoption/pet_profile.cfm?c=1&ad=6885&g=0&st=2&so=2&start=1 Post last updated: 5 Jan 2011

Guinea Pig for Adoption

Name: Fizzy

Breed: Abyssinian

Gender: Male

Age: 9 months old

Health: Good

Personality: Friendly, loves company, very vocal when you enter the room. Loves jumping & playing and should preferably have another guinea pig companion to prevent him from getting lonely.

Other Information: Grey coloured. Good with other pets & children. Paper trained but not sterilized. Comes with large cage, water bottle, house and food bowl.

Contact details: Email at suereed1303@hotmail.com 

Source: http://www.petschannel.com/adoption/pet_profile.cfm?c=5&ad=6864&g=0&st=2&so=2&start=1Post last updated: 16 Dec 2010

Important steps to follow when adopting a pet

So what are the few things you should do to get started  if your family is considering adopting a pet? Here are a few things !

1. Make sure you understand the responsibility a pet brings and how it might change your life. Depending on what type of pet you are getting this is a very long commitment. Think about why you want a pet and if the reasons you want the pet are long term reasons or a response to something happening in your life right now.


2. Research the animal you are considering. Find out what that animal needs in terms of daily care, equipment, veterinary visits, and regular expenses, including food expenses based on type of animal and breed. Find out the typical characteristic for the breed. Although every animal is different many breeds have been bred specifically to display certain traits. Research your chosen breed and verify that the typical traits of that breed will fit with your family and lifestyle.Make a list of characteristics that you are looking for in a pet and use that to focus you toward a breed rather than choosing a breed based on their looks.

3. Get your family and home ready. Decide what tasks each person is responsible for. Pet proof your home to make sure there are no dangers to your pet and set up designated areas for your pets food, bed or cage, also decide what areas will be off bounds to your pet.


4. Visit SPCA or adoption sites daily. New animals arrive daily so if you dont find the pet that suits your family the first time be patient. Ask the shelter staff for help. They will have insights into the personalities of the pets in their care and may be able to guide you to an animal that would be a good fit. Bring the list of pet characteristics that you made in step 2 with you.

5. Set rules and ensure that they enforced consistently, by all family members. In order for your pet to learn good manners and habits they need to know the rules. If the rules arent being enforced consistently the animal becomes confused and this will lead to behavior issues.

6. Play with your pet; let them get used to their new environment. If you have another pet at home or small children short supervised interactions will help your pet become accustomed to their new family members. Take time to get to know your pet. Every animal has a different personality. The more time you spend with your pet engaging in a variety of activities the happier and healthier your pet will be.


Adopting a pet is not an easy task, or one that should be taken lightly. It is a serious commitment that all family members must to ready to make. Once you get through the initial adjustment period though the rewards of owning a pet will make it all worthwhile.

Source:  http://entertainment.ezinemark.com/important-steps-to-follow-when-adopting-a-pet-31a408f2cec.html#ixzz19Etz5zxo

MERRY CHRISTMAS ~

Merry Christmas  to everyone ! Remember to spread the love for pet adoption !
Enjoy yourselves in this holiday season !

Here are some cute christmas pet pictures for our lovely readers !

Stay tune for more updates !

Dogs for Adoption

  Name: Posh (top pic) & Emma (bottom pic)

  Breed: Cross Breed 

  Gender: Female

  Age: 2 mths

  Size: Medium when fully grown

            Health: Good

                   Personality: Loving & sweet girls. Very friendly, LOVE humans & dogs company, fast learners.

Other Information: Can be adopted separately. Vaccinated & paper trained. Understand partial basic commands, good with children and pets. Not HDB approved.

Contact details: Christine @ 97937162 or Marcus @ 96973491 OR email at general@animalloversleague.com

Source: http://therehomers.blogspot.com/ Posted on: 15 Nov 2010

Cats for adoption

Name: Manja

Breed: Local

Gender: Male

Age: 2 Years old

Size: Medium

Health: healthy, vaccinated and dewormed

Personality: very loving and sweet. Extremely affectionate, curious and playful. He is very calm and relaxed. He never scratches and he is very good with going to the vet, he never complains when taking medicine.Very easy to handle. He prefers to be an only cat.  

Other information: Good with other pets and children, paper trained , Fully vaccinated, understand basic commands, steralized.

Contact details: 90616010 ( no fees required)

Source: http://www.petschannel.com/adoption/pet_profile.cfm?c=2&ad=6678&g=0&st=2&so=2&start=37 Post Last updated: 18 novemeber 2010

Dogs for Adoption

Name: Snowy

Breed: Siberian Husky

Gender: Female

Age: 2 Years 4 months old

Size: Considers small on the large breed category

Health: Excellent

Personality: Very well- tempered. Able to get along with most dogs, just likes to be curious at times. Very alert and active by nature.

Descriptions: She's white/grey in colour and light coated. Black eyed with two spots of grey in between.Looking for: Someone who can really love her and provide her with ample care and consider. Note - For adoption only.

Other information: Good with other pets and children, paper trained , partial vaccinated, understand basic commands

Contact details: Email ezra99299@hotmail.com or SMS 90681545.

Source:http://www.petschannel.com/adoption/pet_profile.cfm?c=1&ad=6886&g=0&st=2&so=2&start=1 Post Last Updated: 21 December 2010

Inspirational Stories

Here is an inspirational story which I got from pet.sg/forum. Read on to get inspired!

Doesn't this story inspire you to adopt one? Isn't it cute how animals can do the silliest things on earth! 

Guys, share your inspirational stories with us! 

You can share it in the "comments" box.

True Stories

This is an excerpt taken from Petfinder; how its clients who adopted pets are currently happily living with the decision they made.

So guys, do post up your true stories of adopted pets! Share your happy moments with the rest of the world!  

You can share your stories in "comments".

Are you willing..

Here are some questions you should ask yourself if you are willing to do before adopting a pet. It would not only help in stopping impulsive purchases but also help in reducing a decision which you regret and would like to reverse. 

Are you willing/ able to:

Are you able to afford a pet? (Initial cost of purchasing + ongoing expenses)

Are you willing to make a lifelong commitment to your pet?

Are you able to house your pet?

Are you willing to exercise your pet everyday? (In the case of a dog)

Are you willing to train, groom and care for the pet?

Are you willing to the above mentioned on an everyday basis?


 If you are able to answer a Yes to all of the above questions, then only should you adopt a pet.