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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Please Stop Blaming Animal Shelters for These 4 Things
Some things are out of their control, so give them a break.
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.
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.
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.
The Problem With “No-Kill” Shelters
No-kill shelters may not euthanize animals, but refusing to accept pets can still lead to their deaths.
How Your Donations May Actually Be Hurting Animal Shelters
You have the best intentions. You want to help in any way you can. But before you drop off a bunch of supplies, please do this one thing first.
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.
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.
10 Things Animal Shelter Staff Wish You Knew
From pet peeves to uncommon knowledge, the staff at animal shelters deal with misconceptions regularly.