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 possible.
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 both
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
Mutual Rescue is all about the human-animal bond
The staff and volunteers at Mutual Rescue know about the amazing effect pets have on people – and they’re sharing it with the world. Countless
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 world
50-year-old Bahamas animal shelter renovated after hurricane
Thanks to a $225,000 grant, the Humane Society of Grand Bahama (HSGB) – the only animal welfare organization on the island – has been restored.
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.
Program benefits travelers and rescue dogs
Mutual Rescue’s Doggy Day Out program is helping rescue dogs and humans across the country! Do you miss your dog on the road? Ever wish
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
Animal Haven
From community outreach initiatives to behavior modification training, this Manhattan-based non-profit has spent the last half-century developing programs to help animals and people in need.
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 possible.
The true story of the amazing dog who rescues cats
Private detective Colin Butcher and his canine partner, Molly, are on a mission to rescue missing and stolen pets. After retiring his uniform in 2003,
Sound-absorbing panels in shelters keep dogs calmer
Some animal shelters are investing in sound-absorbing panels that help reduce the stress of their four-legged residents. Barking-induced stress is a universal problem in animal
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
Jackson Galaxy: the story of the world’s most famous cat expert
Learn how Jackson Galaxy, AKA “The Cat Daddy”, got his start in the cat world, and why his life’s mission is to make the planet a better
Caring for senior dogs with style
Vintage Pet Rescue is a non-profit hospice organization dedicated to caring for senior dogs. Their fun approach ensures every dog is cared for, loved and
Dog rescue wins national recycling contest
The Boston Terrier Rescue Canada is kind to dogs… and the environment! Congrats to this organization for winning the 2018 “Recycling Revolution” contest. Last year,
Missing dog rescued 400 miles from home
Sadie, an American foxhound, went missing in late 2014. Over the next 3 years, she traveled nearly 400 miles to upstate New York. Fortunately, her
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? You’ve
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 are
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
Ongoing support for animal hurricane victims
GreaterGood.org is still actively helping pets affected by Hurricane Maria in various ways, including shelter renovations and repairs, and food donations for shelter dogs and
ASPCA helps animals affected by California wildfires
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is assisting local agencies with field rescues and emergency sheltering for dogs, cats and
Parvo ward saves 500 sick puppies
How one woman’s philanthropic efforts is saving puppies with parvovirus. Parvovirus leads to the euthanasia of many puppies in shelters. Without a quarantined space to
DIY crafts for shelter animals
Many animal shelters don’t allow kids to volunteer, so DIY crafts are a purrrfect way to involve them in rescue efforts. So you want to
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 skills
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. Here’s
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. Here’s
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