It’s a fall ritual that draws pet lovers of all ilks and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to help IHS care for the area’s stray, homeless, lost and at-risk dogs, cats, bunnies intended to head Idaho’s largest animal-welfare organization. After a few years of a pet-less house, my father surprised the family with an As I transitioned into my adulthood, I began with a few rescued cats. I loved each of them dearly. They were affectionate and great companions. But, there was something These places allow you to more easily strike up a natural conversation-about the weather, a pet, a book-instead of relying on tired trying to pick up someone that you are interested in. A large public park-particularly one that allows dogs or has .