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Animal WelfareAug 16, 2024
5 Valid Reasons for Denying Pet Adoption: Why NOT to Adopt a Pet
Understand the valid reasons for denying pet adoption and how these considerations can help you make an informed decision before welcoming a dog into your life.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareSep 27, 2024
How to Handle a Failed Pet Adoption: Returning a Shelter Pet Without Shame
Learn why a failed pet adoption isn't the end of the road and how to return a shelter pet without feeling ashamed. Support and guidance for every pet parent.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareAug 28, 2024
5 Essential Pet Adoption Tips: What to Know Before Bringing a New Pet Home
Before you welcome that new furbaby home, make sure you and your household are prepared.
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Nico Chereque
Animal WelfareMar 3, 2015
7 Questions for an Animal Shelter Manager
The manager of an animal shelter deals with a lot of responsibility every day. But in the end, are the rewards worth the heartache?
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareOct 2, 2017
The Pros and Cons of Having a Pet at College
Though pets are a welcome relief during stressful midterm exams, they are also a lot of responsibility for students to take on throughout the school year.
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T. J. Banks
Animal WelfareMay 17, 2018
Why Pet Rental Companies Are a Terrible Idea
Pet rental companies are shady businesses that exploit shelter animals just to make money. Don't be an accidental supporter of them.
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Petful
Animal WelfareAug 30, 2019
Hurricane Preparations: A Checklist for Pet Parents
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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Dave Baker
Animal WelfareSep 12, 2015
Dogs on Deployment: Keeping Military Families Together
This charity works to ensure that military members who get deployed don't have to give up their pets permanently.
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Kristine Lacoste
Animal WelfareApr 19, 2016
In My Experience, All Dogs Can Bite
My personal encounters with aggressive dogs have spanned all ages, sizes and breeds.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareFeb 13, 2018
Starting a Dog Rescue Group: A Beginner's Guide
Hard truth: Starting a dog rescue group is a huge a labor of love. But it's totally worth it. Begin your research here.
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Kristen Youngs
Animal WelfareMay 16, 2018
Are Zoos Ethical? Let's Talk About Zoos and Animal Welfare.
There are lots of opinions on whether modern-day zoos are ethical or beneficial for the animals. Here are my thoughts on the question "Are zoos ethical?"
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Animal WelfareNov 15, 2018
ASPCA Honors Its 2018 Humane Awards Winners
The awards honor animal heroes (and human heroes) who are doing extraordinary work to improve animal welfare.
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Dave Baker
Animal WelfareMay 27, 2020
Adopting a Pet During the COVID-19 Crisis? Read This Checklist.
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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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Animal WelfareJan 18, 2017
Who Takes Care of Your Pet — A Veterinarian or a Corporation?
The corporate veterinary structure threatens the very health and well-being of our pets.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Animal WelfareAug 29, 2018
Dog Cloning: Scientific Breakthrough or Unethical Practice?
With Barbra Streisand giving credibility to this icky practice, dog cloning might become a legitimate choice for pet lovers. But don't fall for it.
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Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Animal WelfareNov 9, 2024
The Reality of No Kill Shelters: Uncovering the Hidden Challenges
No-kill shelters may not euthanize animals, but refusing to accept pets can still lead to their deaths.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareSep 24, 2015
4 Words About Pets That You Should Stop Using Now
Number 1 on my list? "Owner."
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareMar 21, 2017
What to Do When You've Found Abandoned Kittens
Before you try to rescue the kittens, wait to see if the mom cat is around.
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Kirsten Peek
Animal WelfareJun 9, 2016
Here's Why Pet Adoption Fees Seem So High
Even if the cute dog you've picked out has been in the animal shelter for only 1 day, you still might pay the full $200. Here's the reason.
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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareOct 1, 2018
What Will Happen to Your Cats When You Die?
Wondering what happens to cats when you die? Here's why the idea of writing your cats into your will isn't as crazy as you'd think.
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T. J. Banks
Animal WelfareDec 25, 2018
What Are Barn Cat Programs?
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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T. J. Banks
Animal WelfareJul 17, 2019
Layla, One of the Last Rescued "Vicktory Dogs," Has Died
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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Jillian Blume
Animal WelfareAug 15, 2011
Purebred Shelter Puppies Are Not a Myth
For anyone who claims there's no such thing as a purebred shelter puppy, you need to see this. Here are 19 examples — and trust me, there are many more.
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Tamar Love Grande
Animal WelfareMay 29, 2019
June Is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
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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