This is for Canada, but I hope that folks will help the shelters in their own areas.  They need cash and volunteers, always.  And this goes without saying– they need folks willing to give a home to an abandoned animal.  Two of the best pets I’ve ever had were from shelters.

And let them “choose” you–they will show an interest, wag their tail or purr, come towards you, or get that “light” in their eyes…