Shelter Pet Project

WATCH: Why This Cat's Embarrased For This Kid

Posted 11.21.2011

In this ad for the Shelter Pet Project, a newly adopted feline scopes out the habits of his new family. He's baffled by "the little one" who spends hi...

New PSAs Get the Word Out for Shelter Pets

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 01.16.2012

Wayne Pacelle

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.

Special Attention for Special Shelter Pets: Adopt-A-Less-Adoptable Pet Week

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

Each of us can be a voice for shelter pets -- and this week and beyond, let's speak up in an especially loud voice for the seniors and the less-than-perfect animals.

Stamp Out Pet Overpopulation

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

I participated in a press conference Friday afternoon at the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in Los Angeles, Calif., with Ellen DeGeneres, who i...

Lucky Loui: Shelter Pet Project Finds Dog New Home

Wayne Pacelle | Posted 05.25.2011

Wayne Pacelle

A story recently came my way of a lucky dog, Loui, who was adopted through The Shelter Pet Project. This public awareness project urges would-be pet parents to make shelters their first stop when adding a pet to the family.