Simple and Quick Ways to Do Good on Giving Tuesday
It’s a global movement. It’s an event. It’s a day of doing good in the world. However you want to describe it, today is all about helping. The question is: Are you in?! Today is Giving Tuesday, an...
View ArticleThe Easiest Way to Help our Animals!
How many times a day do you search the internet? 5? 10? 20? What if every time you clicked on “search” you were helping a shelter pet? We’ve teamed up with SearchKibble to do just that....
View ArticlePurina Pro Plan Says Thank You to Rescue Groups Nationwide – And You Can Help!
Animal rescue groups do amazing things for homeless pets every single day. That’s why Pro Plan wants to say “Thank You” in a big way! For every thank you card shared through the end of the year, 10...
View ArticleCatching up with Coldwell Banker on The Homes for Dogs Project
If you follow our blog, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram then you’ve surely been hearing the great news that the Homes For Dogs Project, a collaboration between Coldwell Banker Real Estate and...
View Article5 Simple Ways to Help Homeless Pets This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here and it’s time to celebrate. One of the best parts of the season is giving back, but it can be hard to find the time through the hustle and bustle. We compiled a list of 5...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday Ideas that Save Animals
Thanksgiving flew by, Black Friday felt like a split second, and Cyber Monday was over in the blink of an eye. The end of the year is officially here and now that we know exactly what we’re grateful...
View ArticleZoomies – Kauai Humane Society
Zoomies live from Kauai, Hawaii! This episode features adoptable pets from The Kauai Humane Society – you can adopt these pets from anywhere in the US! Watch live at noon Hawaii time (2pm Pacific) on...
View ArticleZoomies – Austin Pets Alive!
Zoomies live from Austin, Texas! This episode features adoptable puppies, dogs, cats and kittens from Austin Pets Alive! Adopt these pets by emailing them at adopt@austinpetsalive.org or click the ‘Ask...
View ArticleShelter Pets Deserve Amazon Pet Deals, Too
By Lindsay Hamrick, CPDT-KA Seriously, you can donate to shelters just by shopping! Courtesy of Stray Cat Alliance The second annual Amazon Pet Deals Days are May 2-3, and there isn’t a more worthy...
View ArticleWhat Trazodone Does For Shelter Dogs
A trazodone a day keeps the scaries away… maybe By Jennifer Abrams LVT, ACAAB and Sarah Byosiere PhD Cierra Voelkl / Unsplash Gone are the days of Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, when dog catchers rounded...
View Article6 Things to Know Before Fostering a Cat
Ready to make a difference in a kitten’s life? By Lindsay Hamrick, CPDT-KA Spring marks the start of kitten season, which means more litters are being birthed now than any other time of year — and...
View ArticleUnderstanding Black Cats: Debunking the Bad Luck Myth and Exploring Their...
By Savannah Admire Jayalekshman SJ / Unsplash Many animals are associated with specific superstitions and myths, but perhaps none so much as the black cat. From their frequent presence in Halloween...
View ArticleIs Petting the Key to Helping Shelter Dogs Cope?
By Karen London, PhD More than walking them—petting shelter dogs is critical for their well-being. Filip Petronijevic / Stocksy Petting dogs is one of the great joys of life and the benefits of this...
View ArticleNo Dogs Left Behind: Rescuing Dogs from the Chinese Meat Trade
By Sherry Chen We’re all aware that cultural practices and norms can differ widely and that no culture has (or should have) the right to dictate to another, but we also feel it’s appropriate to call...
View ArticleMission Meow Has a Clever (Cat-Like) Approach to Fundraising
Because rescue kitties deserve your crowdfunding cash, too. By Tamar Arslanian Sally Williams is an equal opportunity animal lover, but when it came to founding her second nonprofit, she decided to...
View ArticleAdopting a Pet: Shelter, SPCA, Humane Society, or Rescue?
StefaNikolic/iStock You’ve researched what type of pet would be the best match for your lifestyle, read up on training, pet-proofed and prepped your home, and even tossed around a few name ideas. Your...
View ArticleMaui Humane Society’s Innovative Programs Unite Dogs and Island Visitors
This shelter program gives its dogs a day of fun, hanging with a vacationer who’s primed to go out and explore. By Rebecca Wallick via Maui Humane Society Are you planning a Hawaiian vacation to Maui?...
View ArticleHelp “Clear the Shelters” During this National Adoption Event
It’s that time of year again: Every August, more than a thousand animal shelters and rescue organizations nationwide commit to “Clear the Shelters” and help animals in need find loving homes. More...
View ArticleHow to Help Shelter Animals Without Adopting?
Simone Wave / Stocksy If you’re an animal lover but don’t have the time or resources to adopt a pet, you may wonder how you can help animals in need of a forever home. Fortunately, there are multiple...
View ArticleThe Top 4 Reasons Cats Are Surrendered to Shelters
By Lindsay Hamrick, CPDT-KA Lucas Ottone / Stocksy If you’ve found yourself in the heartbreaking situation of potentially needing to surrender or rehome your cat, you’re not alone. Millions of cats and...
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