Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
How Strict Animal Shelter Policies Can Cause Pets to Suffer
Shelter policies are put in place to protect the animals, but sometimes they may hurt homeless pets more than they help them.
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Allison Gray
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Allison Gray gained a wealth of knowledge about animal welfare issues and responsible pet care during her nearly 5 years of work for an animal shelter. She is a writer, photographer, artist, runner and tattooed remedial knitter. Allison also has been researching, testing out and perfecting nutritious pet treat recipes in her kitchen for Petful since spring 2017.
Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
What Happens When Shelters Drop Breed Names
Many dogs are incorrectly labeled as the wrong breed. When there aren't any labels, their chances of adoption go up.
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
Please Stop Blaming Animal Shelters for These 4 Things
Some things are out of their control, so give them a break.
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
When Animal Shelters Badmouth Each Other
This happens more than you'd think, and it's the animals that pay the price. All shelters need to remember: We're in it together.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated May 19, 2020
How Our Move From City to Surburbs Affected Our Dogs
It was a big change for our dogs to move from Brooklyn, New York, to suburban Connecticut. Here's what happened.
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
7 Things Animal Shelters Don’t Want You to Know
From burnout to stolen animals, you might be surprised at what shelter workers have to deal with.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated May 19, 2020
How to Choose the Right Dog Walker
Selecting a great dog walker is important for both you and your pet. Here are some tips to help with that decision.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated May 19, 2020
When Is It Safe to Pet an Unfamiliar Dog?
Greeting a new dog should be mutually enjoyable, but not all dogs want you to pet them. Use these tips to make sure you don't touch the wrong dog.
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Dog BreedsUpdated May 19, 2020
6 Lies Pit Bull Haters Like to Tell
If you’re a pit bull lover like I am, chances are you’ve heard at least a few of these common myths.
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 15, 2020
How Good Pets End Up in Shelters
Shelter pets are scrutinized for the "defects" that landed them there. In reality, most of the animals are homeless through no fault of their own.
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 15, 2020
What It's Like to Work at an Animal Shelter: Here's My Experience
Here's some first-hand information from me, a former shelter worker, about what it's like to work at an animal shelter — both the good and the bad.
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Behaviors and TrainingUpdated Apr 20, 2020
Why Your Dog Keeps Sitting Down During Walks
Dogs stop mid-walk for a number of reasons. If your dog refuses to budge, you might want to take a moment to make sure everything's OK.
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