Animal Shelters

Little Naja

Liz Keller | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Animal Cruelty, Animal Rescue, Pets, Pet Adoption, Adopting Pets, Animal Shelters, Animal Shelter, Green News

As Naja settles in, I start to see how the abuse has hurt him. Any quick movements make him jump; any attempts to pet his head cause him to flinch. I have my work cut out for me, as I want him to trust and feel secure.

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Washington Humane Society Foster Challenge

Lisa LaFontaine | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Pet Cats, Pets, Pet Adoption, Foster Pets, Humane Society, Animal Adoption, Animal Shelters, Pet Dogs, Foster Animals, D.C. News, D.C. Humane Society, Washington Humane Society, DC News

Not only do foster families provide a much needed safe haven for animals, but they also give each dog or cat the opportunity to feel comfortable enough to reveal his or her true personality.

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At Long Last, Penny Finds a Home

Ken White | Posted 04.19.2012

Read More: Dog Adoption, San Francisco Bay Area Animal Shelters, Pet Adoption, Pit Bull, Animal Shelters, Animal Rescue, Pit Bulls, San Francisco News

You may be familiar with the saying "A bad penny always comes back to you." It's commonly used to refer to the bad son who unwelcomingly returns. This however, is the story of a very good Penny, and one we don't expect to see returned.

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Councilman's Personal Experience With Puppy Mills Inspires New Anti-Mill Measure

The Huffington Post | Kathleen Miles | Posted 04.19.2012

The cute puppy and kitten faces peering out from Los Angeles malls and storefronts could soon all be rescues. The LA City Council Tuesday voted 11-1 i...

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PHOTOS: Cats Use iPads To Create Amazing Art

AP | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Video, Paint for Cats, LA Animal Shelter, Painting Cat, iPad Cat Art, Animal Shelters, Aspca, Cat Art, Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles, Spcala, Must Love Cats, iPad Art, Los Angeles News

LOS ANGELES -- A Los Angeles animal shelter that lets its cats chase toys on top of iPads hope the digital art created by the movement will encourage ...

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A New Method To Neuter Your Dog

Anna Jane Grossman | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Spaying, Video, Dog Rescue, Spay Neuter, Animal Shelters, Animal Care, Zeutering, Dogs, Zeutering Dogs, Neutering, Home News

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I Shoot Dogs (PHOTOS)

Eric Wilson | Posted 04.10.2012

Read More: Dog Photos, Photography, Shelter Dog Photos, Pet Adoption, Animal Shelters, Homeless Shelters, Exposure, Animal Photos, Dogs, Home News

There are plenty of shelters that need help showing their animals in a better light. The trick is getting the attention of a shelter, making damn sure you are dedicated to the idea, and understanding the work involved.

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Hop to It: Help Rabbits this Easter

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 04.06.2012

Read More: Easter, Bunny, Rabbits, Pets, Pet Adoption, Animals, Animal Shelters, Easter Bunny, Abandoned Rabbits, Abandoned Rabbits Easter, Green News

Like any pet, rabbits require a serious commitment, just like bringing a dog or a cat into your home. Please spread the word to family and friends and other members of the community about not adding to the influx of abandoned bunnies coming into shelters this spring.

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PHOTOS: Euthanized Dog Museum May Open In Florida

The Huffington Post | Amanda McCorquodale | Posted 03.30.2012

Read More: An Act of Dog, Florida News, Bradenton, Animal Shelters, Marina Dervan, Manatee County, Mark Barone, No-Kill Nation, Euthanized Dog Museum, Dog Portraits, Dog News, Dog, Miami News

A euthanized dog art museum could open in Bradenton, Florida, making the city the headquarters for the nationwide "no-kill" movement. Chicagoan Mar...

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Rachael Ray and ASPCA Team Up to Save Animals' Lives

Ed Sayres | Posted 05.06.2012

Read More: Animal Rescue, Animal Welfare, Animal Shelters, Rachael Ray Dogs, Rachael Ray Aspca, Animals Aspca, Rachael Ray Challenge, Rachael Ray Animals, Impact News

Homelessness is the leading cause of death for dogs and cats. This year, we are very excited to be teaming up with television personality, bestselling author and philanthropist Rachael Ray to save animals through the ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge.

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Barbis, Boosler vs. Brown & Board of Extermination

Elayne Boosler | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Shelter Animals, Hayden Law, Animal Rescue, California, Governor Jerry Brown, Pet Adoption, Animal Adoption and Rescue, Animal Shelters, Pet Rescue, Animal Adoption, Jerry Brown, Animal Shelter, Stray Cat Alliance, Tails of Joy, Barbi Twins, Impact News

Governor Jerry Brown wants to revoke the Hayden Law for shelter pets in California, which currently gives 4-6 days to allow owners to find their lost pets, injured animals to receive donated medical attention, or for fostering or adoption opportunity.

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Westminster Can't Handle the Truth

Kathy Guillermo | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Pedigree, Pet Overpopulation, Akc, Westminster, Peta, Dogs, Animal Shelters, Shelter Animals, Pet Adoption, Westminster Dog Show 2012, Pedigree Advert, Green News

The big story out of the Westminster Dog Show this year isn't what's going on in Madison Square Garden -- it's what's NOT going on during the commercial breaks.

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Dave the Dog vs. Dave the Husband

Ken White | Posted 04.04.2012

Read More: Shelter Animals, Adopting a Dog, Animals, Animal Rescue, Animal Shelters, Dogs, Animal Shelter, Dog Names, Pet Names, San Francisco News

I recently heard from a woman seeking advice. It seems she and her husband had adopted a dog. The dog had arrived with the name Dave. He knows his name, and comes to it when called. The problem? So does her husband.

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Speaking Up for the Underdog

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Pit Bulls, Animal Adoption, Animal Shelters, Pit Bull Breed, Pet Euthanization, Spay Neuter, Animal Euthanization, Dog Euthanization, DC News

I urge you to speak up for animals, even -- or rather, especially -- for pit bulls. When enough people do, and do so at every opportunity, change will come.

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Animal Shelters: Miracles Happen Here

Ken White | Posted 03.19.2012

Read More: Animal Shelters, Animal Rescue, Animal Adoption and Rescue, Animal Abandonment, Animal Adoption, Impact News

In 2011, more than 6,000 miracles happened here. That's more than 6,000 animals' lives saved. And this is just one shelter of thousands around the country.

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7 Truly Incredible Animal Rescues (PHOTOS)

The Huffington Post | Posted 01.11.2012

Read More: Animal Cruelty, Video, Animal Rights, Animal Rescuers, Animal Helpers, Animal Abuse, Animal Shelters, Animals, Animals in the News, Animal Protection, Animal Heroes Rescuers, Good News News

From the Canadian teacher who rescued stray dogs from Afghanistan to the Australian hospital workers who nursed nearly 100 baby fruit bats, poignant s...

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Should Stray Pets Be Euthanized?

AP | By SUE MANNING | Posted 01.05.2012

Read More: Video, Pets, Animal Shelter Euthanizing, Stray Pets Euthanasia, Animal Shelters, Animals, Pet-Health, Stray Pets, Green News

LOS ANGELES -- Seven in 10 pet owners say they believe animal shelters should be allowed to euthanize animals only when they are too sick to be treate...

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Saying Goodbye to a Good Dog

Holly Robinson | Posted 02.28.2012

Read More: Cairn Terrier, Pets, Grief, Animal Shelters, Cushing's Disease, Parenting, Medication, Loss, Family Life, Euthanasia, Dogs, Family, Pet Euthanization, Pet Death, Parents News

A dog isn't just a dog, but a carrier of family history. Saying goodbye to a dog you've had for years means shutting the door on an era.

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Need Holiday Inspiration? Read These 5 Stories Now

Posted 12.22.2011

Read More: Holidays, Christmas Cards, Amazing Teens, Good News, Spreading Holiday Cheer, Giving Back, Animal Shelters, High School News

We all know know that the true meaning of the holidays is to give back! In that spirit, there are five particular stories that have caught our attent...

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Christmas Wish

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Animal Welfare, Holiday Adoptions, Puppy Mills, Animal Shelters, Washington Animal Rescue League, Animal Rescue, Animal Adoption and Rescue, Animal Adoption, DC News

My Christmas wish is for everyone who ever wanted a puppy or dog or kitten or cat, to go to their local shelter first.

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Giving Gifts Of Joy: Animal Sponsorships As Holiday Presents

Maya Gottfried | Posted 02.18.2012

Read More: Mindfulness, Giving Back, Healthy People Healthy Pets, Healthy-People-Healthy-Pets, Animal Shelters, Gift Ideas, Holiday Gift Idea, Gift Idea, Sustainable-Animal-Gifts, Redroom, Animal Sponsorship, Holiday Gift Ideas, Impact News

With all of the wonderful sponsorship opportunities offered by rescue organizations this gift giving season, there's no need to try to guess what your assistant will like or what size your aunt wears. Just think of all of the joy you can bring to humans and animals alike!

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Tis the Season for Collaboration, Not Combat

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 02.07.2012

Read More: Humane Society of the United States, Animal Welfare, Animals, Humane Society, Animal Shelters, Center for Consumer Freedom, Hssp, Impact News

It's happened again. And just a little more than a few weeks before Christmas. A new non-profit organization called the Humane Society for Shelter Pet...

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New PSAs Get the Word Out for Shelter Pets

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 01.16.2012

Read More: Hsus, Shelter Pets, Animals, Pet Adoption, Shelter Pet Project, Psas, Animal Shelters, Impact News

While euthanasia rates for dogs and cats in our nation's animal care and control facilities have been in steady decline for more than three decades, there are still millions of healthy dogs and cats euthanized every year. We as a nation shouldn't stand for that.

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The Pit Bull Dilemma

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 01.14.2012

Read More: Animal Rescue, Animal Shelters, Spay/Neuter, Pit Bulls, Animal Adoption, Washington Animal Rescue League, Spay Neuter, Pit Bull Rescue, DC News

We'll continue to try to save animals from needless euthanasia in this country. We'll save the pits, and anything else we can. And we'll try to convince the adopting public to go their local shelters first, if they're in the market to adopt.

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A Moment In the Sun for a Dog No One Wanted

Gary Weitzman, DVM | Posted 01.04.2012

Read More: Animal Welfare, Washington Capitals, Animal Shelter, Washington Animal Rescue League, Animal Rescue, Washington Capitals Animal Rescue, Animal Rescue DC, Animal Shelters, DC News

The biggest problem today in animal welfare is too many animals where no one wants them and too few where they do.

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