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Friday, March 19, 2010

Stamping it Up



Where's my pen and stationery?

The United States Postal Service (USPS) may have a lot of problems, but there's one thing they're doing right.

On April 30, 2010, the USPS will unveil a new version of an extremely popular stamp they issued several years ago that features real shelter pets. And the message is a good one: adopt a shelter pet. This social awareness campaign has "adopted" a pretty powerful spokesperson, too. Ellen DeGeneres, one of my favorite female comics, is a strong advocate of shelter adoptions and, I suspect, will be promoting the stamps on her show and in other marketing media.

Look at those adorable faces! Kind of makes you want to write a real letter to someone, doesn't it?

For more information, or to preorder stamps check out this website.

13 comments:

The 'splorin' Wolfies said...

wow that is fantastic!!

Life With Dogs said...

It really is time they brought those back. Have you seen the new ones you can design yourself?

Lynn said...

I'm always writing "real" letters, so I'm definitely going to pick up some of those cute stamps! My daughter just adopted a cute little dog from a shelter.

Bandit's Pack said...

I'm going to have to get some of those! Thanks for the heads up!

The Word Place said...

They're wonderful! Shelter pets are the best--including this huge beast that I don't need but who has beds all over the house so she can be comfortable wherever she follows me!

Unknown said...

Yup yup! Discovered those yesterday. Let's spread the word even further!!!
Twink!

NAK and The Residents of The Khottage Now With KhattleDog! said...

I'm so looking furward to my mail kharrier bringing some of these along with my biskhuit!

Hugz&Khysses,
Khyra & Khousin Merdie

BECKY said...

I actually write "real" letters from time to time, too, and I will definitely buy some of those adorable stamps! When I buy stamps, I always ask what they have that's new or different. I've gotten some really cool ones that way! Thanks for the info!

Tammy said...

Love it!!! Thanks for posting this!

Ann Summerville said...

Thanks for the info. We need more awareness for the orphaned pets. I'll be sure to pick up some of these stamps. I agree with you about Ellen, she wears her heart on her sleeve when it comes to dogs - a great spokesperson.
Ann

Rocky Creek Scotties and Rocky Creek Ramblings said...

I've already pre-ordered these stamps - aren't they great. I figure they will make great Mother's Day gifts.

Thanks for becoming a follower on our blog - we look forward to getting to know you better.

Lynn and The Rocky Creek Scotties

Unknown said...

Wanted to buy these adorable stamps the other day, but of course they weren't available yet. They will make a nice addition to my kids stamp collection.

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