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How to adopt a shelter pet

Adopting a pet is a serious decision, especially for military families whose own lives are often in a …

What makes a great lost and found webpage for animal shelters?

When it comes to losing or finding an animal, there's nothing more frustrating than not knowing how to get it home quickly. Animal shelters websites are often the first place people search, so it's important that your website provides the correct tips and information.<br>So, what makes a great lost

Squirrel Who Really Chunked Out Unable To Look Neighborhood Residents In Eye

GOLDSBORO, NC—Embarrassed by how much weight it had put on, a local squirrel who really chunked out was unable to look neighborhood residents in the eye, sources said Monday. “Ugh, I’m just going to avoid looking at anyone and try to reposition my tail so it covers up my gut,” said the eastern grey squirrel, adding…

Why Animal Shelters Should Stop Using the Label 'Pit Bull'

Labels are often inaccurate and could be driving off potential adopters, researchers say.

13 Dog Breeds That Are Overwhelmingly Affectionate

10 Things Food Banks Need But Won't Ask For

Some items are in high demand at the food bank and you may not realize it. Because they aren't essentials, the staff doesn't publicly ask for them.

Animal Humane Society Helps Severely Neglected Dog Start New Life

Animal rescue crews consider it one of the worst neglect cases they've ever seen. A dog half the weight she should be left in an abandoned property without food or water.

Animal Humane Society Asks, Are You A Dog Person? Or A Cat Person?

Our own little take on The Office and I think the auditions for us will start rolling in.....perhaps even some Emmy's.

Animal Humane Society hoping families adopt pocket pets who still need a home

The Animal Humane Society (AHS) is asking pet lovers to consider bringing home a group of pets that are not getting any attention...

Signs your pet has seasonal allergies — and what you can do to help

Signs your pet has seasonal allergies — and what you can do to help | Animal Humane Society<br>None

Did you know? Animal Humane Society celebrates every adoption

World Animal Protection Moves Advertisers To Eliminate Misguided Poodle Postcard

Borns Group removes dyed dogs from its advertising after learning of its toxic effects.

Shortage of veterinarians puts Germany’s animal health, animal protection acutely at risk

In parallel with the regulatory processes, technical innovations can also ensure husbandry conditions that are appropriate to the respective species, thus improving animal protection.

What good are our animal protection laws if we don’t enforce them?

Why are we allowing establishments that handle so many animals to essentially be responsible for their own monitoring, and would we allow this in any other sector?

Tees for people who love animals

Tees for people who love animals<br>For a limited time, purchase an Animal Humane Society T-shirt and support the dogs, cats, and critters in our care. Proceeds help provide safe refuge, medical care, and a second chance for the animals who need us most. Helping animals never looked so good!

See an animal left outside in the cold? Speak out!

When temperatures start to plummet, Animal Humane Society’s humane investigations hotline receives a significant increase in calls. Leaving a pet outside in extreme temperatures without food and shelter can be a criminal offense. So how do you know if an animal is actually in danger due to cold weather?

New Animal Welfare Act regulations would improve the lives of so many animals in need

In the years since its passage more than half a century ago, the Animal Welfare Act has become an extremely important and multi-faceted animal protection law. Building on its original premise as a measure to

'No Tips': Local cafe takes donations for animal causes

One popular coffee shop in Adams, Mass. accepts donations instead of tips to benefit animal organizations.

Become an Animal Protector

Through your generous gift, you partner with World Animal Protection to combat global animal welfare issues around the world.<br>Did you know that by giving monthly, you make a bigger impact on animals? If you donate monthly, you provide reliable support that provides not just an immediate difference in the lives of animals but lasting change. Your monthly donation charges automatically and reduces the need for regular appeals, saving money on printing, paper and stamps.