What Is Remember Me Thursday? Remember Me Thursday is an awareness program that aims to shine a light on pet adoption by remembering the pets that were lost before they had a chance to find loving families. VISIT WWW.REMEMBERMETHURSDAY.ORG FOR MORE INFO. Animal-lovers and animal welfare organizations across the globe will unite on Thursday, September 26, 2013 (the fourth Thursday of September, annually) with a Remember Me Thursday pet candle-lighting ceremony. The candles, which will be lit on the exact same day across the world, will honor the millions of pets who lost their lives without the benefit of a loving home and shine a light on the millions of healthy pets who are still awaiting adoption. The Remember Me Thursday global awareness campaign encourages individuals to light a candle this day (literally or virtually) and to opt to adopt, reducing the millions of orphan pets euthanized each year. About Helen Woodward Animal Center: Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where "people help animals and animals help people." Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 57,000 people and thousands of animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays pet adoption drive and the Animal Center Education Services program, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world. Special thanks to Kristin Chenoweth and Maddie's Corner. Maddie's Corner was founded by actress/singer Kristin Chenoweth in honor of her beloved Maltese, Maddie. Our mission is to bring attention and support to animals in need and groups working on their behalf as well as to highlight the many ways animals help people and enrich our lives. Our guiding vision is to foster a more humane, thoughtful and tolerant society that will benefit the quality of life of both people and animals. For more information go to www.maddiescorner.org.

• published: 17 Sep 2013
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