Winston (my shelter pet) wanted me to share this with all of you…

Do you ever wonder what happens to a cat whose owners go through a nasty breakup over an affair? Or a dog whose cowardly owner leaves him on the side of the road? It’s a sad fact, but these pets end up at animal shelters through no fault of their own.

We can feel sad for the dogs, cats, rabbits, birds, and even guinea pigs in shelters, or we can take action and spread the word that shelter animals make great pets. Today we’re proud to announce the launch of an unprecedented advertising campaign aimed at doing just that: The Shelter Pet Project.

Beginning yesterday, several humorous, meaningful Public Service Announcements hit the airwaves across the country. Why wait? You can watch the commercials now and even find a shelter pet of your own at The Shelter Pet Project’s website.

The Shelter Pet Project, a collaborative effort by The Humane Society of the United States, Maddie’s Fund, and the Ad Council, in partnership with the entire animal welfare community, is designed to encourage pet lovers to make shelters their first choice when they decide they want to add another pet to their family.