If you’re waiting with bated breath for the results of our Show Us Your Foster contest, we have good news, great news, and a tiny bit of bad news! The good news is we had an overwhelming response, far beyond anything we imagined! The great news is that, due to the large number of entries,… Learn More
Can your children see the world from the point of view of a dog, cat or other animal? Would they more easily experience empathy and compassion if they could? A new app designed to take young readers into an animals-eye view of the world while getting and keeping their attention is designed to help children… Learn More
Has an adopted pet ever changed your life? Has a pet adopted from your shelter or rescue group ever changed someone else’s life? The Petco Foundation wants to hear your stories, and help animal welfare organizations save more lives during the holidays and year round! The foundation, in partnership with Petco, is once again making… Learn More
What can an animal shelter do without the trust of the community? Not much. That’s why transparency and accountability are absolutely required to save all the healthy and treatable pets who come in the doors of your organization. But what can you do if not only the community but your own staff and volunteers already… Learn More
Does your shelter or rescue group struggle with getting press coverage? If so, you’re not alone. Competition for journalists’ time is fierce. Knowing a few tips on how to stand out can help you and your animals get time in the public spotlight. The first step is having a solid press list. This is a… Learn More
Why do shelter cats so frequently get sick or suffer behaviorally? Because they’re essentially being held in a form of captivity, usually one originally designed for an entirely different species, the dog. There are many medical and housing interventions that can reduce the stress of captivity for cats, and they are indeed associated with a… Learn More
Has there ever been something you wanted to try in your shelter or rescue group, but you were sure the rest of the team would hate the idea? Maybe it happened at the last conference you went to, or from watching an online webinar. Or maybe you just had a great idea float into your… Learn More
Deliah the pitbull was heavily pregnant when she found herself surrendered at an Austin area shelter by her owner. Typically, she would have been spayed, terminating the pregnancy. But Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) heard about her and brought her into their maternity ward instead. It’s a good thing they did, because the world soon fell… Learn More
We believe foster homes are the future of lifesaving, so we want to show foster caregivers some big love! We’ll help your foster pets get some exposure in our Show Us Your Foster contest – are you in? All you have to do is upload a photo and some basic information about your foster dog… Learn More
Long before Dr. Gary Weitzman took over the San Diego Humane Society, before he stood in front of an audience at this year’s Animal Care Expo, he went to a bed and breakfast hotel in Maine. And it was there, when he missed breakfast because he was overwhelmed by the sound of people in the… Learn More