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Animal WelfareAug 11, 2015
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
Animal WelfareJul 5, 2016
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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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareAug 2, 2016
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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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareJun 16, 2016
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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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareMay 11, 2015
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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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareJan 12, 2016
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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Allison Gray
Animal WelfareNov 28, 2017
I Think My Neighbor Is Abusing Their Pet
You may feel bad for reporting a neighbor for hoarding, but it really is in the best interests of the pets. No animal deserves abuse — it's up to us to help put an end to it.
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Melissa Smith
Animal WelfareMay 3, 2018
Pets and Domestic Violence: What You Need to Know
The trauma of domestic abuse can deeply affect both humans and pets.
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Melissa Smith
Animal WelfareJul 10, 2018
2 Ways to Keep Pets Safe From Hot Cars
Matt Bershadker, ASPCA president and CEO, explains how you can protect your pet and help other pets from the dangers of being in a hot car.
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