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Animal Surgical Center Youth Day : Inspiring the Next Generation of Pet Owners With Rescue Dogs and Veterinary Education
“This is why we’re committed to educating children about animal welfare and promoting responsible pet ownership.” The Animal Surgical Center, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing high-quality veterinary care […]
Animal shelter scammed on shed , scrambling to find new option
But this week, the rescue’s dream of a new, larger facility was put on hold after a shed they purchased online was stopped by the owner. The rescue, located in […]
Dog nicknamed Buckethead rescued after more than a week of search efforts
The dog, who was last seen on July 17th, was found wandering near the town of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. He was discovered by a local resident, who alerted authorities. The […]
Florida Woman Pulls Gun After Dog Adoption In Tampa Goes Sideways.
The incident occurred on August 12, 2023, at a local pet adoption event in Tampa, Florida. The woman, identified as 35-year-old Jennifer Lynn, was reportedly upset about the dog’s behavior. […]
Are Volunteers the Biggest Donors to Your Animal Shelter or Rescue?
Volunteers donate 50% more than non-volunteers according to a study several years ago. Is this true for your animal rescue or shelter? A few weeks ago I volunteered to work […]
Four Ideas for Finding Volunteers to Help Homeless Pets
Are you looking for new volunteers to work at your shelter, to participate in fundraising events, to offer professional services, or to serve on an advisory board? What about targeting […]
Offsite Adoptions: Ten Point Checklist for Volunteers
Offsite adoption events are widely used by many shelters and rescues to increase homeless pet adoptions. Many animal lovers don’t like to go to animal shelters. And, you can often […]
Ideas for Producing Videos that Find Homes for Homeless Pets
Are your online videos as effective as they could be? YouTube videos have become a standard on many websites, blogs, and Facebook pages. Many could be much more effective in […]
How Animal Shelters Can Get the Word Out About Spay / Neuter Programs
Does your animal shelter or rescue offer low-cost or even free spay and neuter services? A spay day event in our area recently was not fully booked with appointments for […]
Increase Pet Spay Neuter with These Resources
If you’re thinking about starting a spay-neuter clinic or maybe you need to expand the clinic you already have, here are some ideas you can use. Best Friends has extensive Spay-Neuter Resources including […]
Banish Politics from Your Animal Shelter
Do shelter politics get in the way of saving the lives of homeless pets? Sometimes I get emails from newsletter “unsubscribers” who answer the “why” question saying they no longer […]
Help Senior Citizens Keep Their Pets
Animal shelters are filled with pets given up because their senior humans are going to nursing homes, assisted living, hospice, or just can’t afford them. What can animal lovers and […]