May 3, Specially-Abled Pets Day

Animal advocate Colleen Paige created the day in 2006 to educate the public on caring for disabled pets and promote finding them forever homes. Originally called "Disabled Pets Day," Paige changed it to "Specially-abled" because she believed the original name carried too negative a connotation for animals that are highly capable. 

The day highlights pets living with blindness, deafness, limb loss, or paralysis.  We saw Dexter on TV this last week and boy we were impressed! 

I woner if Numeg could do what Dexter does! 

Of Course I can! I can do ANYTHING!
 

 

National Specially-Abled Pets Day - May 5, 2025

 

Sometimes an animal up for adoption needs a little more than a loving home, they need a very special Peep too! May 3 is Specially-abled Pets Day and we want to honor those who consider being that important person for an animal in need!

Specially-abled pets aren’t that different than other pets—they cuddle, play and show you how much they love you! But they may need an extra level of care or attention from their pet parents to make sure they’re safe, healthy and that their unique needs are met. When you add a specially-abled pet to your family, there’s nothing like the affection and appreciation you get back from them for giving them their best life possible.
Mom's grand pawrents were owned by a one eyed cat named Blinky! He was a terrific mouser and had the biggest purr in the universe. He looked very much like Morgan...Purrhaps that is why Mom really likes Tuxies...
 

 

This year, the ASPCA is sponsoring:

Morgan in the Tri-State Area

 Ireland in West Virginia

Caleb in North Carolina and

Stevie in Los Angeles

 

If you’re not in a position to adopt, but you’d still like to help care for some special animals, becoming a foster caregiver is another way to make a difference!Check with your local shelter.