Do you see what I see? Believe it or not, we read close to 400 new blog posts each day and I am seeing more and more posts about critters in shelters that are waiting for their forever homes. I am so very thankful for those posts. Over the years I’ve learned that you never know who is reading. Seriously, I do believe that most of us don’t realize how many actually read our blogs. Sure, they may not comment often, or at all, but the readers are out there. I have experienced that first paw quite often and most recently I have had some comments and some emails from some who don’t have a blog, but they read ours on a regular basis. Combine that with the power of Twitter and Facebook and the possibilities are there!
We experienced that most recently when we were trying to find dear sweet Otis a new home. The one who rescued Otis saw the post via a friends Facebook page. Not only did Otis get a wonderful forever home just miles away from us, there were four other families lined up to take that sweet boy. So thank you to all of you who post occasionally about those needing homes. While it doesn’t always work every time, it only has to work one time for the one you save.
Remember, adopt cats, we deserve it!!!!! More Forever Homes More Often! Purrrrr! Zip! Later!
I know what you mean, Brian! I helped a kitty get rescued a few months ago by spreading the word – and it turned out a rescue I knew and a fan of mine were in the same town – in another country! And they were able to work together to get the kitty out of the kill shelter! So you never know what is going to happen when you send out the word on somekitty who needs help.
Wow, I never thought these posts helped so much… thanks for the info Brian. I’ll start posting more of these.
If everyone posts now and again, and it helps just one kittie, that’s one less in shelter 🙂 Have a great Thursday xx00xx
Mollie and Alfie
Brian, you and so many others do such an amazing job finding homes for our friends… the world is a better place because of you….
There are so many kind animal lovers out there and the more we get the word out, the better the chances for our furry friends. Thanks once again Brian for all you do.
Brian, you do such a great job getting the word out about the cats. It is so important to get the word out about all the kitties in the shelters. I think the best thing is when everyone shares the posts on Facebook and Twitter.
We will try to do more posts ourselves.
Sending lots of purrs and prayers to your Grandma
Take care and have a great day.
Little miracles do indeed happen! Here’s hoping many many kitties find good and loving homes this year.
xo Catherine
Thats Fantastic News!yippee!xx Speedy
Every little bit helps, Brian…you just don’t know who’s out there…and the power of social media. You do good, Brian!
Purrs to your grandma.
This is how social media should be used…to help those in need! 🙂
We’re purring and woofing and purraying for your Grandma!
In the few years we’ve been around the CB we’ve seen an upswing in these posts too, which is wonderful. You’ve been a major player in this regard, and it’s fantastic.
Brian, you are so wonderful. We are in awe of you!
Oink oink,
Katie and Coccolino the mini pig
You are so right, Brian! We are always amazed by the connectedness of everything and everyone. Thank you for all you do for animals everywhere, dear friend.
Thank you for being such a caring Mancat Brian – we suppose you get lots of practice with having several sisters!
Luv Hannah and Lucy xx xx
How great is this – I’m always happy if I read about pets who found a furrever home and I hope for all who are searching for one. Blogging&Posting is great… and it’s helpful :o)
dood..ther iz noe better mews than de mews of a kitteh ore pup ore any pet findin ther for ever homes…trooly…knot even de men shun oh trout on sale iz az good…keep up de grate werk 🙂
Here we are wishing you a most happy new year. We agree with you.. the power of social media can be a fine thing! Good luck with all you are doing. Love Darcy, Bingley and Helen xxx
THat is wonderful for Otis!
You’re right Brian…you never know who might be reading and ready to help. You’ve helped SO many, Brian. Your heart of gold is inspiring.
xo
400 a day? Damn and I thought my 200 or so was bad. You are right too, never know who is stalking err um reading us haha
We are so happy for Otis. Our hearts are happy. You’ve helped so much Brian to get the word out. You are wonderful.
Angel Normie, Mika, Sasha & Grady Lewis
You are so right, Brian and your words have helped so many animals!
Keep up the good work – just getting the word out to others helps.
Great!
Momma read somewhere that social networking and blogging has created for the Rescue Community an “underground railroad” the like and effectiveness not seen since the Civil War. We believe that the more hands and paws joined in a common mission of rescuing, transporting and finding homes the more lives saved. Four of the six of the WDA came to us as a result of FB contacts and from all corners of the country. It works!
Wow, you read 400 posts a day? How do you do that? I’m lucky to read 20 and yours is always one of them. Social media is the best thing that ever happened to helping cats.
When it works, it’s beautiful. When it doesnt, we just gotta keep trying!
I know that readers who don’t blog are reading, and now some have actually commented. Brian, give Dad Terry a hug from Mom Linda, we just learned of Grandma’s passing…so very very sorry, paw hug and people hugs, Savannah and Mom Linda
WE are so sorry to hear that your Grandma has passed. We are sending hugs,purrs and prayers for your Dad and family.
I often feel that the only ones that read my blog are the ones who comment. All in all, I only get about 50-60 visits to each blog so I’m not sure I can make a difference. Comforting purrz and {{{hugs}}} on the loss of your Grandma. I know she was a wonderful women to raise someone and instill some compassion.
We just heard that grandma has passed and came to leave, hugs, love and support. So so sorry.. Hugs GJ xx
Brain, I’m so sorry for your grandma.
Sending warm purrs and hugs to you
xoxo
We just saw the news about your grandmother. We are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and purrs…
Thank you for all the good work that you have been doing so tirelessly. Yes, we are thank you for the social media for what it can do in spreading the needs of animals.
So sorry to hear about your gran. We are sending kind thoughts and soft purrs.
So very sorry to hear about your Gma Brian. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your mom and dad. HUGS for your humans.
I am so so sorry about your Grandma Brian, and I send love and comfort to your mom and dad and all of you furbabies. She had to have been a wonderful lady to have reared such a compassionate family.
XXOO
Brian, we are very sorry for the loss of your grandma. We came by to leave hugs, purrs and pawtaps for all of you, especially your folks.
You are so right, Brian. Thanks for all you do to help the homeless!
We didn’t know about your Gram, Brian. We are so sorry to hear that she has passed. Purrs to you and your family.
Pip, Smidgen, Minnie, Hollie
It’s wonderful that blogs like yours are helping pets get rescued. I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Brian, we just heard that you lost your grandma…we are so very sorry. We’re sending you lots of love, purrs and prayers. Cuddles to your sisters and especially hugs to Terry.
Love,
Katie & Glogirly
We just read about your Grandma and wanted to come by and give you (((Hugs))), purrs and prayers. We know you will miss her a lot.
The Florida Furkids
Brian, we just heard you lost your grandma today. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. (((hugs)))
I just saw that your Grandmother passed away. I am so sorry for your loss my friends. Big hugs to you and your family and gentle purrs to help ease your sadness.
Yes, I am thankful for these posts too, Brian! Mom and I always share them on our Facebook and Twitter because you’re right — you never know where a pet in need is going to find their family!
We just read o the loss of your Grandma. We are so very sorry and are sending purrs and gentle headbutts to help your hearts heal.
yes, we couldn’t agree more. And thanks to those who SHARE the posts….because when you share to your own followers they might not be following someone else and you never know who will see it!
We’re with you on reading close to 400 posts…..it’s crazy!
We are so very sorry to hear about your Grandma. Our thoughts and purrs to you and your family-
There is no better feeling than when you help one sweet kitty find a forever home.
Dearest Brian….we are so sad to hear the news that your granny has gone over the rainbow bridge…a granny in our family who was 102 will be there to meet yours…she left us on New Years day. We believe!!!!
Love Miss Peach
My thoughts and prayers go out to you on the passing of your Grandma, hugs and purrs for you. I’m so sorry…
I’m so thrilled Otis found his forever home. All cats deserve a forever loving home filled with love and Joy.
Just heard about your grandmother, we are so very sorry. Sending your family lots of hugs, purrs, and prayers.
Hurray for Otis! And condolences for your Grandma. There will be a new star in the sky tonight!
Kisses and comforting purrs
Nellie
We hope 2013 will be the best year ever for cats and dogs getting loving forever homes. Love your picture sweet Brian. Thank you for all you all do to help find homes. Hugs and nose kisses
Sorry to hear about the loss of your grandma.
You do a great job on reaching out to kitties in need.
i really hope we are helping other fur balls. Lovely post xxx
400 posts a day? I’m lucky if I read that in one year. But that’s because we work in rescue and that comes first. We could not find homes for these innocent, voiceless, defenseless creatures without the help of animal lovers and bloggers like you. The good news is that Figaro and Luciano were adopted Christmas week! That was the best gift I could receive. Sophie, our 3-legged kitten has potential prospect. Here’s to social media and bloggers and genuine animal lovers like you! Christine
Yay, that is just fantastic! Happy New Year kitties, may 2013 bring you and your family much joy, love, peace, health and prosperity!
Well OBVIOUSLY MomKatt & I are thankful for these posts – look where it got ME! XOXO Now I’M trying to help a kitty at the country club where I was – see my post for today 1/11/13 for details. And I linked to you in it, as well.
We love you! And we’ve never ceased to be grateful ’cause you brought MomKatt & me together!
PURRS!
Selina
It’s very very good to hear these stories! We’re thinking of branching out to other shelters in our area – it’s a nice problem to have, but it seems every time we blog about one of the kitties at Wayside – he or she gets adopted before the post goes live!
Besides, being at Wayside as a no-kill, they’re already safe, whereas other kill shelters in our area might benefit more from it. That’s one of our 2013 goals!