Nellie McKay’s Shelter Dog Adoption Offsets Obama Kennel Choice
Written by Vegetarian Star on April 13th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Female Musicians, Female Singers.
Animal lovers across the nation are disappointed that the Obamas have chosen to go with a dog from a kennel versus a shelter due to allergies in the family.
While some feel this is a setback for rescue animals, we’re ecstatic to bring you the news that another shelter dog has indeed been given its earthy wings and will be living high with singer-songwriter Nellie McKay.
McKay performed at VegFest in Denver this past weekend and Susanna Speier, who blogs as the Denver Sustainable City Examiner, had a chance to watch her that evening, where it was revealed Nellie has recently adopted a pit bull.
“In effort to end this on a somewhat brightish not, I shall also inform you that Nellie McKay is now a proud new parent. Although, Denver’s strict pit bull regulations, precluded the golden hearted singer/songwriter from being able to bring him to Denver with her, his newly adapted presence was with her in spirit, throughout the night. And yes, in case you are wondering, Nellie McKay chose to rescue a shelter dog.”
Sweet deal. Karma works in ways you couldn’t imagine. If you’re interested in adding more magic to the shelter pet pot, visit the Humane Society or rescue shelter in your area.
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April 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
Well, good for her!
Pit bulls are some of the cutest, sweetest dogs. It’s a shame so many irresponsible owners neglect them, causing the dogs to act out and earn bad reputations.
Didn’t know the city of Denver had a ban on them. That’s kind of scary, to think that people want to eliminate entire breeds of animals (which, if you ban people from owning them, that’s essentially what you’re doing) due to ignorance.
April 13th, 2009 at 11:31 pm
And she looks friggin’ gorgeous!
May 12th, 2009 at 9:00 pm
Glad to know your fighting to help rescue dogs and animals alike
Dogpile.com just launched a new site called http://www.DoGreatGood.com – and their donating a portion of there revnue to Petfinder and the ASPCA.
Glad to know theres a way we can help dog adoption programs at no cost.
Love the site – keep it up!!!
October 26th, 2009 at 7:47 pm
There are some people who are great at training dogs including pit bulls. I agree, I think a lot of it is in how the dogs are treated and trained.