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.
Category: Animal Welfare
What Happens to My Pet If I Catch COVID-19?
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.
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.
Why Not to Be Ashamed If You Have to Return a Shelter Pet
Every adoption isn’t a perfect match.
You Don’t Want Your Dog Anymore. What Do You Do?
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.
Layla, One of the Last Rescued “Vicktory Dogs,” Has Died
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.
Summer Is Coming — And So Is Kitten Season
Cat lovers, especially those who do rescue, dread summertime. Learn what you can do to help during kitten season this year.
How Kids Can Help Animals in Shelters: An Expert Guide
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.
The Serious Link Between Domestic Violence and Animal Cruelty
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.