Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
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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Animal Shelters
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
What Happens When Shelters Drop Breed Names
Many dogs are incorrectly labeled as the wrong breed. When there aren't any labels, their chances of adoption go up.
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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
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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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
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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Animal WelfareUpdated May 19, 2020
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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Animal WelfareUpdated May 15, 2020
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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Animal WelfareUpdated May 15, 2020
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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Animal WelfareUpdated Dec 4, 2016
Why Honesty Is Crucial When Bringing Your Pet to a Shelter
Don't lie when surrendering your pet; it could be a death sentence.
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Behaviors and TrainingOct 3, 2016
5 Best Boarding Options for Your Dog
Your dog's level of comfort while you're away may depend on how much you're willing to spend.
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