Hey you – yeah, you. You know what you need? A dog. Or a cat. Or a few of each. Pets kick ass, and they make you live longer, too. And right now, there are a bunch of loveable critters who need your help.

Country Paws Rescue, a Hempstead animal shelter, has closed due to a lack of funds. All adoption fees will be waived. Go here to find out more. (The site’s having problems loading pics of the cats and dogs, so just use your imagination until all the kinks are worked out.) — Craig Malisow

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