Vicarious Petting


Living in SF certainly has its advantages; a big backyard and plenty of square footage are not among them. So even if the landlord allows cuddly creatures, many of us are reluctant to subject a four-legged pet to the crowded confines of apartment-only existence. Well, one annual event may assuage the state of petlessness that afflicts so many city slickers. Yesterday, Nov 21st, the SF/SPCA unveiled its 22nd Holiday Windows at Macy's Union Square.

Every year, the venerable non-profit partners with Macy’s to give homeless cats and kittens, dogs and puppies a second chance to find loving homes. Noted as one of USA Today’s “10 Great Places to Press Your Nose Against the Glass,” Macy’s pet-friendly Holiday Windows inspired the adoption of 277 animals and approximately $34,000 in donations for The SF/SPCA last year. Apparently it pays to gaze upon these heart-string-plucking displays (Sorry, couldn't resist).


And if you do have the luxury of a spacious pad and a benevolent landlord, there's no need to content yourself with vicarious pet ownership. SPCA rep's are on-site to answer questions from potential adopters. Every adoptable animal is medically and behaviorally screened, vaccinated, and spayed or neutered - no feral felons in this bunch. Each pet comes with a 30 day gift of pet health insurance (I had no idea that existed), a pet-parenting DVD, leash and collar (for dogs) and discounts on most SF/SPCA training classes. And then there's the schwag - proud parents will also receive a gift bag filled with samples, treats and valuable certificates from sponsors of the six week long event.


Still undecided? If you're smitten with a kitten or can’t get enough of that adorable doggie in the window, visit www.sfspca.org during Holiday Windows to watch live Web cam footage of your favorite adoptable SF/SPCA fur-ball. Resistance is futile...


WHERE: Macy’s Union Square’s Stockton and O’Farrell Street Windows, San Francisco, CA.
WHEN: The Windows will be available for viewing from store opening until one hour before store closing, November 21, 2008 – January 1, 2009.


Comments

  1. I had no idea this was an occurring event. I am going to head down and check it out. Thanks for the 411!

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  2. I love you Cutey Cocoa! Will you be my pet?

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