Pet insurance is not a new idea, but there seems to be great debate recently about purchasing such policies. As pets become more and more a part of families, it has become harder to say “no” in their time of need. But a recent article on Salon.com asked its readers to think about if there was a point at which they would have to let their pet go due to the inability to pay for care. The article sparked great discussion on CPR’s volunteer message board, and our president took the issue over to her blog. Local TV station WSAV will even have a segment about pet insurance on their news tonight at 6. We invite you to take a few moments and consider what you would do if your pet faced a veterinary emergency. Making a plan now could make the difference in saving their life later.

This week, Ellen DeGeneres replaced her usual humorous and witty opening monologue on her show with a plea to Mutts and Moms rescue to return a dog she adopted and then gave to another family. Per the adoption agreement between DeGeneres and Mutts and Moms, if the adoption did not work out, DeGeneres was to return the dog to the rescue, not give it away.

This topic is making its way around the net and becoming a hot topic around water coolers and on the airwaves. Coastal Pet Rescue founder and president Lisa Scarbrough chose to tackle the issue head on, giving an explanation as to why rescues have return policies.