The Nonprofit Started by a California Teen That Helps Shelter Animals Find and Stay in Forever Homes
A young animal advocate who started a nonprofit to help animal shelters provides kits that help rescue animals find and stay in loving homes! Reducing
Top 9 Ways to Celebrate National Pet Month
This May, celebrate National Pet Month by showering your animal companion with extra love, treats, adventures, and good deeds! Here are nine ideas to get
A Dog-Loving Resort Manager Rescues Canines in Need
While it takes its name from the majestic sea creatures that paddle through the crystal Caribbean Sea, dogs take center stage at Turtle Inn, Francis
Adopting the Right Dog or Cat for You
Falling in love with a certain shelter dog or cat, and want to adopt him? That’s great — but first of all, find out if
UK’s “Ugliest” Dogs Capture’s the Nation’s Hearts
In a comical twist on the traditional beauty contest, a photography printing firm in the UK recently held a contest to find the country’s ugliest
How Shelters Are Dealing with Returned “Pandemic Pets”
Dog and cat adoptions skyrocketed during the pandemic, but now that life is going back to “normal”, a lot of these animals are being returned
Saving Lives One Pet Portrait at a Time
Tiffany Dnaka pairs with animal rescues across the country to create pet portraits that help special animals find their forever homes! Every year, roughly 6.3
Adopting a special needs animal
If you’re thinking of adopting a dog or cat with special needs, know that you’re an awesome human being! But there are a few things
Shelters and rescues for senior dogs and cats – an inside look
A growing number of shelters and rescues focus on senior dogs and cats. Take a look at what these organizations do, some of the challenges
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 both
Now is the time to step up for vulnerable dogs, cats, and horses
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 for
The dog adoption experience
A comprehensive look at what to know and expect when adopting a dog from a shelter or rescue. Over the years, I have been employed
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 adopted.
How social media is saving dogs
From Facebook to YouTube, social media platforms are being used by rescues and shelters around the world to help the dogs in their care. Social
A look inside the world’s first model animal shelter
How Humane Society Silicon Valley earned the title of “world’s first model animal shelter”, and why this ranking is so important. In 2017, Humane Society
Ohio declares shelter pets its state animal
Ohio State has taken the #adoptdontshop movement to the next level by naming shelter pets as its official animal! Whether you’re an Ohio local or
Quality time with foster families can improve adoption rates in shelters
Many dogs in shelter environments come from troubled pasts, which decreases their likelihood of being adopted. Here’s how one organization’s unique foster program is helping them
Rehabilitation for rescue dogs
A behind-the-scenes look at the physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation efforts that give shelter and rescue dogs a second chance at life. While some dogs
Help turn kitten season into foster season
Warm temperatures can put kittens in serious peril, but if people, shelters, and communities step up to tackle the problem together, we can hopefully turn
Stockard Channing shares her heartwarming adoption story
Stockard Channing talks to Animal Wellness about her beloved adopted dogs, and shares how much happiness they’ve added to her life. For actor Stockard Channing,
6 reasons to adopt a senior dog
Are you ready to add a new furry member to your family? In honor of Adopt a Senior Pet Month, here’s a few reasons to
Venus…she was “born this way”!
Her bi-colored face attracts attention wherever she goes. Venus is now world-famous, and this laid-back kitty with the loving personality is helping to promote animal rescue.
Nala the “undercat”
This gorgeous “undercat” named Nala is an internet star and poster child for shelter adoption. There’s something arresting about Nala’s eyes. Perhaps it’s because they’re
Actor Luke Barnett gets in touch with his inner meow!
Luke Barnett may be a funny guy, but for everyone who knows him, the real comedians and actors in his household are his feline children,
Be kind to animals!
We’d like to think that every week is “Be Kind to Animals Week,” but with all the daily news reports about animal abuse and neglect,
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 seen
Adopting a dog online
The internet makes it easier than ever to find the right companion. But, make sure these online sites have the best interests of the animals
Quilts for shelter animals
How one woman and her dog led to a unique organization that makes quilts to ensure shelter dogs and cats stay warm, comfy and happy.
Beagle Freedom Project
Beagle Freedom Project is a three year old mission of the non-profit ARME, and is named for the gentle breed almost universally used by research
MUTTS Comics: A Message of Compassion
If you’ve ever read the cartoon section of a major newspaper, you’ve surely come across the antics of Earl and Mooch. This dog and cat
Dog attacks — “killer dog” or “traumatized victim”?
Dog attacks teach us a lot about the accountability and responsibility of pet parents. These incidents are always tragic, but they’re not always the dog’s
Anna Easteden — cat lover and animal advocate
Actress Anna Easteden has a passion for kitties that spans two continents and an entire lifetime. As a six-year-old in Finland, award-nominated actress Anna Easteden