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Mental health benefits of adopting a pet while living alone

Do you live alone? Adopting a dog or cat is one way to keep mental health issues and loneliness at bay. Especially in today’s climate,...

6 things to consider before gifting a dog for Christmas

Are you thinking about buying yourself or someone else a dog for Christmas? Consider these things first! Adding a puppy to your family is not...

Preparing your home for a new dog

Adopting or rescuing a new dog? Here are six ways to prepare your home and family so the newcomer’s arrival goes as smoothly as...

Shelters and rescues for senior dogs and cats – an inside...

A growing number of shelters and rescues focus on senior dogs and cats. Take a look at what these organizations do, some of the...

So you’ve decided to adopt a pet during COVID-19…

Have you welcomed a new cat or dog into your home during the COVID-19 pandemic? Follow these expert tips to help her thrive! In the...

Quick tips to prepare for your new rescue dog

Congratulations – your new rescue dog is coming home! Here’s a few tips that will help you make it an easy, joyful experience for...

How animal shelters and rescues have been affected by COVID-19

In times like these, it’s important to take notice of the good happening in the world. As we continue to struggle with COVID-19, thousands...

Now is the time to step up for vulnerable dogs, cats,...

In the face of the COVID-19 outbreak, animal welfare organizations and their communities have admirably stepped up in courageous ways to continue providing care...

Kitten season: reduce the stress of coronavirus by adopting or fostering...

Despite certain restrictions being lifted, the coronavirus pandemic is still an ongoing concern. At the same time, kitten season is in full swing. Why...

Successful shelter dog program goes international

The popular shelter dog program, Doggy Day Out, has taken the U.S. by storm by giving homeless shelter dogs a chance to explore the...

Four reasons to give senior cats a lifesaving chance

Thinking about adopting a feline companion? Senior cats are just as loving, loyal, and delightful as young ones, but typically the last to be...

How children and rescue pets can “save” each other

The relationship between rescue pets and children is mutually beneficial – here’s why. Most parents know that at a certain age, pretty much every child...

What to consider before getting a pet for the holidays

Pets don’t always make great presents! If you’re thinking about adopting an animal this holiday season, read this first. There’s no greater gift for a...

How to integrate your new cat into your life

Congratulations, you adopted a new cat! Here are some tips to help you introduce her to her new life in the most stress-free way...

Choosing the right cat breed for your personality

Shelters are overflowing with felines of all ages and personalities. Taking some time to understand more about the different cat breeds will help you...

7 reasons why fostering cats saves lives

Learn why fostering cats – especially during kitten season – is an important step in the rescue process. A three-year-old black and white cat...

Atlanta City bans sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores

Over the past couple of years, more and more U.S. locations have banned pet stores from selling puppies and kittens. Now, Atlanta has joined...

Myths and misconceptions about shelter dogs

Anyone with a rescue dog will tell you that their pup is incredible – so why aren’t more people choosing to adopt from shelters?...

Pet leasing ban passed in New York

Beware of pet leasing! Offered by some pet stores as a way for customers to take puppies home without buying them, these financing plans...

Want to help a shelter dog?

Countless dogs are left unadopted in shelters every single year. Adopt a shelter dog month aims to find forever homes for these animals.  October is...

6 steps to helping your new rescue dog settle in

Rescue dogs often come from situations of neglect and abuse, so may have trouble adjusting to adoption. These tips will help your new friend...

Walking and exercise programs make shelter dogs more adoptable

Daily walks and exercise help more rescue and shelter dogs find forever homes by giving them physical and mental stimulation and teaching them valuable...

How the ASPCA saves and protects during kitten season

Kitten season starts in April and lasts through September. This means shelters and rescues are overwhelmed with homeless kittens during the warm weather months....

Using social petworking to help animals in need

Every June, we celebrate Social Petworking Month in an attempt to like, send and share our way toward a brighter future for homeless animals....

Dog overpopulation in Northern Canada

Dog overpopulation is a serious animal welfare issue in Northern Canada.  To make matters worse, spay/neuter services and veterinary care and supplies are limited...

Apps for animals in need

Thanks to mobile apps, the ability to help animals is right at your fingertips! Sales of live animals from pet stores have been decreasing in...

8 ways to help animals this holiday season

Looking for a way to help animals in need this holiday season? Here's eight.  Sadly, millions of dogs and cats don't have a family to...

Adopt a Cat Month: 5 ways you can help

It’s not always the right time to adopt an animal. But that doesn’t mean you can’t find a different way to help this Adopt...

The Pointer Brothers

Instagram sensations, the Pointer Brothers, loved striking a pose together. You’d swear these two guys came from the same litter, but The Pointer Brothers weren’t actually...

Choosing a service dog

If you or someone you know wants a service dog, how do you choose the right one? Melanie wanted to get a service dog for...

Black dog syndrome

The term 'black dog syndrome' is sometimes used to describe feelings of depression, but it can also refer to a very real phenomenon often...

Want to foster dogs?

Want to foster dogs? It’s rewarding, but can also be a challenge, as we discovered when we took in an elderly beagle. She wasn’t a...