Many people possess love and concern for animals. For some, those feelings morph into a desire to ensure the safety and well-being of their fellow-creatures. Individuals might contribute to animal welfare by executing the following actions: Promote Adoption There are...
While individuals and families have traditionally tended to adopt dogs and cats when choosing a new pet, more and more people are opting to add non-traditional pets to their households in recent years. Adopting a non-traditional pet poses its own unique challenges to...
It is not uncommon for people to confuse service animals with emotional support animals. Despite the presence of some overlapping similarities, both animals serve vastly different roles. In a nutshell, service animals are trained to assist a person with a disability...
Adopting animals is great, but not for everybody. If you have a soft spot for lost, abused, or abandoned critters but can’t take them home with you, there are still plenty of ways you can get involved. Help shelter pets get noticed If you have skills in...
As human beings, it is our responsibility to care for the animals that we own, as well as animals that do not have a permanent home. During the summer months, animal shelters can quickly become overwhelmed with the number of animals that are coming in needing shelter,...
Since 1954, the Humane Society of the United States has been working to improve the welfare of animals. Though most people are aware that the Humane Society helps out with various animal issues, many are not very clear on what the organization does. In general, this...
While most major all cities have animal shelters in place to take in homeless animals, they remain heavily crowded in most cities around the United States. But, did you know that the summer months are also considered “kitten season” as well? For those who are...
As we continue to see more animals needing homes, the concept of fostering animals has become more well-known in recent years. Because of the number of animals that are homeless in the United States, more shelters are beginning to rely on the generosity of fosters to...
Following a long winter, most people around the United States are anxiously looking forward to the long, summer months. From taking weekend trips to the beach to meeting friends at an outdoor venue for fun and games, summertime continues to be one of the most popular...
Many people love animals and strive to protect their rights and safety. This brief blog highlights several ways individuals can work to improve animal welfare. Provide Animals A Voice Concerned individuals can provide a voice for their animal friends. Since animals do...
