Animal Welfare

Animal welfare is about ensuring the well-being and humane treatment of all animals. In this category, we explore topics related to animal rights, ethical treatment, and ways to support initiatives that protect animals. Learn how you can make a difference in the lives of animals everywhere.

Aug 28, 2024

Betty White and Animals: A Lifelong Dedication to Animal Welfare

By T. J. Banks
Animal Welfare

Betty White and Animals: A Lifelong Dedication to Animal Welfare

Don’t leave your pet’s safety to chance

Don’t leave your pet’s safety to chance

Animal Welfare

Nov 24, 2015

Nov 24, 2015

By Melissa Smith

5 Reasons Why Pets Make Terrible Gifts
5 Reasons Why Pets Make Terrible Gifts
Animal Welfare

Sep 24, 2015

Sep 24, 2015

By Allison Gray

4 Words About Pets That You Should Stop Using Now
4 Words About Pets That You Should Stop Using Now
Animal Welfare

Sep 15, 2015

Sep 15, 2015

By Allison Gray

How Your Donations May Actually Be Hurting Animal Shelters
How Your Donations May Actually Be Hurting Animal Shelters
Animal Welfare

Aug 11, 2015

Aug 11, 2015

By Allison Gray

How Strict Animal Shelter Policies Can Cause Pets to Suffer
How Strict Animal Shelter Policies Can Cause Pets to Suffer
Animal Welfare

Aug 06, 2015

Aug 06, 2015

By Allison Gray

How Media Coverage Unintentionally Encourages Animal Abuse
How Media Coverage Unintentionally Encourages Animal Abuse
Animal Welfare

Jun 30, 2015

Jun 30, 2015

By Allison Gray

Enough Is Enough: Why “Free to a Good Home” Ads Must Die
Enough Is Enough: Why “Free to a Good Home” Ads Must Die
Animal Welfare

May 11, 2015

May 11, 2015

By Allison Gray

How Good Pets End Up in Shelters
How Good Pets End Up in Shelters
Animal Welfare

Apr 21, 2015

Apr 21, 2015

By Allison Gray

10 Things Animal Shelter Staff Wish You Knew
10 Things Animal Shelter Staff Wish You Knew
Animal Welfare

Jul 17, 2014

Jul 17, 2014

By Featured Contributor

In Defense of Cross-Posters: Like It or Not, We’re Saving Animals’ Lives
In Defense of Cross-Posters: Like It or Not, We’re Saving Animals’ Lives
Animal Welfare

Jun 17, 2014

Jun 17, 2014

By Melissa Smith

Why Get Pets If You Can’t Afford to Care for Them?
Why Get Pets If You Can’t Afford to Care for Them?
Animal Welfare

Jun 03, 2014

Jun 03, 2014

By Melissa Smith

I Hate That Some People Keep “Outside Dogs”
I Hate That Some People Keep “Outside Dogs”
Animal Welfare

Mar 06, 2014

Mar 06, 2014

By Jennifer Costello

Yes, I Bought a Puppy — And No, I Don’t Feel Bad About It
Yes, I Bought a Puppy — And No, I Don’t Feel Bad About It