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Category: Animal Welfare

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3 Things Betty White Can Teach Us About Animals

By T.J. BanksDec 31, 2021December 31, 2021

The beloved actress didn’t consider herself an “activist,” but she devoted her fame and fortune to the health and welfare of animals.

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Adopting a Pet During the COVID-19 Crisis? Read This Checklist.

By Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMDMay 27, 2020June 2, 2020

Sadly, animal shelters are beginning to report an uptick in abandoned pets. Please read this pre-adoption checklist before you go get a new pet.

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What Happens to My Pet If I Catch COVID-19?

By Melissa SmithMar 30, 2020April 24, 2020

It’s crucial to plan ahead so your pet isn’t left uncared for if you get sickened by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Here’s how to prepare now — just in case.

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Hurricane Preparations: A Checklist for Pet Parents

By Dave BakerAug 30, 2019April 20, 2020

If you live in the path of an approaching hurricane, here’s a quick list of the things you should be considering right now. Don’t wait until it’s too late.

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Why Not to Be Ashamed If You Have to Return a Shelter Pet

By Allison GrayAug 26, 2019October 11, 2020

Every adoption isn’t a perfect match.

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How to Help Feral Cats: From Feeding & TNR to Fostering (Expert Guide)

By T.J. BanksAug 21, 2019April 20, 2020

You can help feral cats in many ways, including helping to spay and neuter them and even letting cats live in your old barn.

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You Don’t Want Your Dog Anymore. What Do You Do?

By PetfulAug 5, 2019October 11, 2020

It’s a shame you don’t want your dog anymore, but sometimes it simply can’t be helped. Here are a few options for finding your pet a new home.

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Layla, One of the Last Rescued “Vicktory Dogs,” Has Died

By Jillian BlumeJul 17, 2019April 20, 2020

Twelve years after the Michael Vick dogfighting ring was discovered and busted, we salute the heroes who changed the world’s perception of dogs like these.

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June Is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month

By Tamar Love GrandeMay 29, 2019May 15, 2020

Even if you can’t adopt a cat, you can celebrate this month with these 5 ideas for supporting cat adoption causes.

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Summer Is Coming — And So Is Kitten Season

By Tamar Love GrandeMay 21, 2019April 20, 2020

Cat lovers, especially those who do rescue, dread summertime. Learn what you can do to help during kitten season this year.

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Apartment Dog Guide: Your Guide to Getting a Dog for Apartment Living

By PetfulMay 1, 2019April 5, 2022

Housing is scarce and rents are high, so how do you find a dog-friendly apartment, even in a “no-pets” building? Here are some clever ideas.

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How Kids Can Help Animals in Shelters: An Expert Guide

By PetfulMar 11, 2019June 2, 2020

Teach them the value of social responsibility by allowing them to volunteer — or help shelters in a variety of ways. Here’s where to start.

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The Serious Link Between Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty

By T.J. BanksMar 6, 2019April 20, 2020

Thanks to a new law, fewer victims of domestic violence have to make the heartbreaking choice of escaping their abuser or staying to protect their pet.

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What Are Barn Cat Programs?

By T.J. BanksDec 25, 2018April 20, 2020

A barn cat program gives “community cats” safe outdoor homes with food and water — and the cats control the rodent population.

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How Haku the Cat Was Broken — And Then Put Back Together Again

By Featured ContributorNov 23, 2018May 31, 2020

Haku was extremely lucky — not all cats that fall from high distances survive. Sadly, the ASPCA sees dozens of cases of high-rise falls every year.

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