My Pet World: Pet pledges for 2015 benefit their people, too
"Continue to support non-profits that rescue animals to benefit veterans and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder syndrome." -- A.H., Chicago, IL
"I promised my senior rescue kitty a forever home, and I commit to educating the public nationwide about what that entails." -- M.H.C., Winter Haven, FL
"I will continue to walk and exercise our dog, Nellie, and get exercise for me." -- P. P.B., Channahon, IL
"To educate the public about pet sitters. There's a difference between the neighbor and real professionals." -- J.A., Chicago, IL
"To educate people on the importance of training their dogs so they're less likely to be surrendered, as well as teaching pet owners about proper nutrition so their pets stay healthy." -- D.C., Peoria, AZ
"My only goal for my cat is to keep him alive since he has the dry form of FIP (feline infectious peritonitis). I want him to survive for another year, and another one after that, and then another, until there's a cure." -- F.M., Lisbon, Portugal
"To help solve feline diseases, which don't seem get enough attention or funding for studies, and to support the Winn Feline Foundation. (a non-profit which funds cat health studies)." -- J. L., Brussels, Belgium.
"Continue donating to the Winn Feline Foundation and trap-neuter-return programs. (which humanely control populations of feral cats), as well as to work a healthier diet for myself." -- J.M., Boca Raton, FL.
"When there's a vacancy in my home, I'm going to sign up to be a 'fospice' volunteer. Every cat deserves a loving home for his or her final days, even those too old or sick to be adopted." -- J.K., Seattle, WA
"My resolution is to continue to help save lives through fostering, rescue transports and volunteering at my local shelter. For my own pooches, I'll continue to love them." -- J.T., Taylors, SC
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