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Daily Consumer Decisions that Affect Animal Welfare

Animal welfare is not always top-of-mind as people go about their day. However, each time we use any household product or eat a meal, we might be either causing harm or helping other species. It’s often as simple as what we purchase at the grocery store or order...

8 Novel Ways Animal Shelters Attract Pet Parents

Humane societies, animal rescues, and shelters have a critical and sometimes daunting mandate: caring for stray animals and finding forever homes for them. The second part of that mandate—matching people with adoptable pets—can be especially difficult. Most shelters...

How Often Should You Groom Your Pet?

Dogs and cats have different grooming requirements. Animals have vastly different types of coats that warrant particular treatment. Plus, some dogs get into more messes, while some cats are more fastidious about taking care of their fur compared to others. Good...

A Look How Breed-Specific Legislation Harms Dogs

Are you familiar with laws that target particular breeds of canines? Perhaps you’ve seen media coverage about the various types of dogs that have been labeled as dangerous and the resulting legislation attempting to curtail ownership of these breeds. Breed-specific...

Why Cat Cafés Are All the Rage

If you’re a cat lover but unable to adopt or foster a pet, you may be able to get your feline fix at a cat café. These kitty-centric cafés are becoming more and more popular in cities around the world—there may be one right in your neighborhood. Read on for a look at...

Understanding Cat Language – How to Communicate with Your Feline Friend

While at times they may seem aloof and give off a “don’t bug me” vibe, there’s a nuanced richness in how cats communicate with their pet parents. Sometimes their signals are subtle, and at other times there’s no mistaking they’ve taken issue with something. The trick...

Why You Should Spay or Neuter Your Pet

One of the best things you can do as a responsible pet parent is to spay or neuter your canine or feline companion. There are many reasons for this, not the least of which is that the animal will be healthier for it. Common excuses for not spaying or neutering a pet...

How to Be a Better Pet Parent

As a dog lover, you want to do right by your furry family member. Caring for an animal requires understanding their needs, practicing patience while they learn to behave, taking time to nurture the relationship, and loving them unconditionally. Of course, there will...

What to Consider Before Adopting a Dog with Special Needs

Are you a dog lover who wants to make a difference in the life of an animal? Do you have time on your hands, lots of energy, and the patience to nurture a puppy or adult rescue dog? Then, you might be interested in adopting a canine with greater needs than most. Let’s...

The Importance of Being an Animal Foster Caregiver

With so many animals waiting in shelters and rescues for their forever home, the need is great for foster homes. Taking a dog or cat into your care for a short time can be an excellent way to help them transition to family living, and to free up shelter space for more...

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