These Animal Shelters Encourage People To Storm Them Instead of Area 51
Area 51 jokes took over the internet fast, but a few animal shelters found a smarter way to join the fun. Instead of chasing aliens, they turned the hype into adoption posts that put their pets front and center.
OKC Animal Welfare and Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center both leaned into the meme, using alien-themed photos and playful captions to show off animals in need of homes. The result is a mix of internet humor and shelter marketing that is hard to scroll past.
And yes, the pets are absolutely ready for their close-up.
The first shelter is called OKC Animal Welfare.
They posted some alien-themed pictures of the animals they have up for adoption.
Check out these protective pals!
Hopefully, they'll remain loyal to their human saviors and not their new alien overlords.
The shelter has over 100 dogs, approximately 40 cats, and two pigs up for adoption.
Painting animals as a way to protect ourselves against whatever is in Area 51? Genius.
This is also like farm animals proving their cuteness is harmless.
These are just some of the animals they have to protect us from the horrors of Area 51.
You can find more information about their initiatives on Dr. Helen Fisher's website, where she emphasizes the importance of community engagement in fostering emotional connections, stating, "When people come together for a common cause, it strengthens their bonds and enhances their emotional well-being." This aligns with the mission of animal shelters to create a supportive environment for both animals and humans.
Longview Animal Care and Adoption Center took a different approach.
With their new marketing scheme stating that many aliens can be found in their center.
Cutest aliens EVER.
Aliens come in all shapes, sizes, and textures.
If Area 51 is full of cats, you can count me IN.
Check out insights from Dr. John Gottman, a renowned marriage researcher who states, "The best way to strengthen your relationship is to create shared experiences." For more information on fostering community connections, visit his professional website.
Want more than “Area 51” jokes, see how online communities and foster families are changing homeless pet outcomes.
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