The shelter has been pretty quiet lately. We have had some adoptions, and fortunately, many cats were adopted during our cat and kitten adoption promotion. Fall is already creeping up on us, it seems. While some people can feel depressed at the end of the summer, I could not be happier.
Fall is a very exciting time for Elmbrook Humane Society. We have our Wag Fest coming up on the 20th. That is a great day, where we get to see many of our former residents, current friends, and meet new people. Aside from that, it is our biggest fundraiser of the year, so we have to hope for a large turnout, and great weather.
This is my favorite time of year in Wisconsin. We do not have a spring most of the time, it seems to go from snow to hot rather quickly in the beginning of the year. The only real sign of spring to me, and I am sure many other dog owners, is the disappearance of the permafrost at the dog park and the arrival of the mud.
Fall weather keeps me out with my dogs after work late into the evening. It is just the right temperature for long walks and meeting neighbors and other dog walkers. The best is when it gets dark earlier, and you can smell wood burning in fireplaces as you walk along. Soon we will see pumpkins, and dried corn, and other fun fall decor.
This is a great time of year to adopt a new friend. A new dog will get you out and about in the best weather of the season. You will be surprised at how many people will run up and say hello if you have a dog on a leash. A canine companion brings out the friendliest nature in people. If you walk by alone, people wonder if you are up to no good. If you have a dog, it seems to say "I must be alright if this dog likes me".
This is also a great time to adopt a cat. This way you can get to know each other during the early football games, and by the time the cold weather sets in, your furry little lap warmer will know just the right position in your lap for you both to keep cozy. Watching the fall light and shadows creep around your house will keep any cat busy all day.
Do not put off until Christmas what you can do today, get yourself that new companion that you have been promising yourself NOW. You will miss the best bonding time of the year if you don't!
