Nov 25 2008
Macy’s Holiday Windows Now on Display!
Adopting a cat or dog is one of the most rewarding experiences you can ever have in my opinion, and the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has come up with a fantastic way to promote and encourage the adoption of dogs and cats during the holidays! Every year Macy’s and the San Francisco SPCA partner to encourage the adoption of dogs and cats and to elicit donations for the SPCA with Holiday Windows.
The theme of the 22nd anual Holiday Windows display is “Believe.” Kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs are displayed in Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco. According to the SPCA, each animal is behaviorally and medically checked before being placed in a window for potential adopters to view. Each window is temperature controlled and has places for the homeless pets to play and rest.
Volunteers are also on site in order to answer any questions potential adopters may have.
In 2007, Holiday Windows led to the adoption of 277 homeless pets and $38,000 in donations to the SPCA!
You can view Holiday Windows from now until Jan. 1st from the time the store opens until one hour before the store closes.
Each adopted pet comes with a 30-day certificate for pet health insurance, a leash and collar (for puppies and dogs), a free dog or cat advice DVD, and discounts on many SPCA training classes. Each animal has also been vaccinated and spayed or neutered.
You can also view Holiday Windows live on the San Francisco SPCA website.
Please tell me what you think in the comments section below!
Source:
Cat Channel: Macy’s Holiday Windows Pet Display Unveiled
great report on a worthy topic. I’d not heard of this, so I’m glad to hear of it now. Maybe more stores will jump on it
I actually just found out about it the other day, too! I think it’s such a great idea to help such a great cause. I certainly hope the story gets more coverage
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