Remember Me Thursday

Hey everybody, Truffles here. I've been thinking about what a lucky little girl I am. I was rescued from the streets and brought to the shelter in July and I found my forever home in August. I have yummy food and treats, warm blankies, and a Mommy who loves me to pieces. I know that millions of kitties just like me aren't so lucky; they live without food, warmth, and love, and then either die on the streets or in a shelter because no one ever shows up to adopt them.

Did you know:
Only 30% of pets in US households come from rescue facilities.
(Source: The Humane Society of the United States 2013)

Each year, over 3.4 million orphan shelter pets lose their lives without finding their forever home.
(Source: The Humane Society of the United States 2013)

That's why animal-lovers and animal welfare organizations across the globe will unite on Thursday, September 26, 2013 (the fourth Thursday of September, annually) with a Remember Me Thursday pet candle-lighting ceremony. The candles, which will be lit on the exact same day across the world, will honor the millions of pets who lost their lives without the benefit of a loving home and shine a light on the millions of healthy pets who are still awaiting adoption. The Remember Me Thursday global awareness campaign encourages individuals to light a candle this day (literally or virtually) and to opt to adopt, reducing the millions of orphan pets euthanized each year.

Orphaned pets can't speak for themselves. We are their only voice. Spread the word about Remember Me Thursday on Facebook, Twitter and other social media channels. Don’t forget to use #LIGHTFORPETS to share your thoughts and feelings about the importance of pet adoption.