The year 2020 was difficult for everyone but many chose to look on the bright side of 2020 and gain a new, furry addition to the family. People all over the world adopted dogs, cats and rabbits and other household pets to keep themselves company during quarantine.
“I had been wanting to adopt a cat for a while now so I just went ahead and did it,” Senior Raissa Ames said.
The Washington Post reported as of mid-july, that breeders, rescues and pet stores revealed more consumer interest than pets were available. Students all over Harding’s campus have talked about the animals they adopted over the past year.
“It was just kind of like a shot in the dark. We drove three hours to get [the cat] and didn’t see anything. They brought out this scrawny little cat, which was not what we were expecting, but it all worked out super well,” Sophomore Camille Smith said
“I was just super lonely. I also live alone and so I just figured ‘well, if I ever get covid, at least, and had to quarantine in my house alone then I’ll have something there with me’,” Raissa Ames said.
The Searcy Humane Society drastically changed it’s business to accommodate the Covid-19 restrictions. It was once a walk-in and adopted rescue and now requires a phone call and application. An adoption fee is required but it is one of the lowest in the state.
The pet rescue is located at 112 Johnson Road in Searcy, Arkansas. For more information, you can go to their website to locate their phone number and email address.
Written by: Katelyn Allen
