“Adopt, don’t shop” has become a popular slogan among animal lovers: when looking for a new pet, it’s better to take in a shelter animal in need of a home rather than supporting pet stores, …
Animals have such strong maternal instincts that they’ll act as a mother to young ones, even if they’re not their biological children. Orphaned babies in need of a mother have been successfully paired with surrogate mothers, in …
It’s always heartbreaking when someone abandons their pet. Even if you can no longer care for your pet, it’s your responsibility to properly surrender it to a shelter or find them a new home. But …
Some dogs go through a lot of trauma in life — and when things are rough, it’s always good to have a friend you can turn to. That’s definitely the case for two puppies, who …
Dogs are often stereotyped by their breed. The characteristics and behaviors of certain breeds often determines what dogs people decide to bring home as pets. This kind of thinking can have a negative impact: it …
When a person nears the end of their life, it’s important to settle affairs before passing — and it’s especially important to make arrangements for your pets. The sad reality is that many cats and …
It’s always great when a rescue dog gets adopted, especially one who has gone through so much trauma. It’s nice to know that after enduring so much they will now have a safe place to …
It’s important to have laws that protect animals from harm and neglect. Lawmakers have the power to ban cruel practices and set guidelines for how pets should be treated. Recently, Maryland passed a number of …
A puppy was saved from almost certain death in east Columbus, Ohio last week when an observant garbageman spotted the frightened animal inside a dumpster. The Columbus Department of Public Service thanked one of their …
For the San Diego Humane Society, this April 1 wasn’t just “April Fools Day,” but a very special milestone they knew they had to celebrate. One of their most special animal friends celebrated one year …