The following, while not necessarily directed at your own pet and how you connected with it, can certainly help animals as a whole. Such simple wisdom might light a fire under you, a friend, and those you love!

Report Animal Abuse
Reporting animal cruelty is vital because animals cannot help themselves; it is our duty to step in.

Adopt From a Shelter
There are countless pets waiting to be adopted at shelters in every state in our country. Visit the ASPCA’s Adopt section to find available dogs and cats in your area.

Support Animal Welfare Organizations
By donating just the cost of a few cups of coffee per month, you can help fund food, medical care and basic necessities for many animals.

Teach a Child to Love Animals
When you teach a child that animals are beautiful beings that need our protection, you not only change the life of a child, but also of every animal that child encounters over a lifetime.

Volunteer
You can walk dogs, clean cages and help prospective adopters. Every little bit helps when it comes to helping get homeless animals into permanent homes.

Speak Up
Get vocal on Twitter and Facebook, join online groups and attend meetings in your area. When speaking with family and friends, let them know ways they can helps animals as well.

In conclusion, be good to your own pets amd keep a watchful eye on others. Dogs, cats and other animals deserve to live happy healthy lives and it is warming to know that the human race can be a part of that process.

For more information on this and other animal related subjects please go to the ASPCA website.