Animal Protection Organizations Must Be Proactively Anti-Racist
“Statements of solidarity are certainly needed, but where change actually happens is when racial equity work becomes integrated into our movement, our workplaces, and society.”
Browsing: Special Resources
“Love Is Love and Grief Is Grief”: Helping People Cope With Pet Loss
In an interview with an animal chaplain and pet loss counselor, we discussed his work, the power of the human-animal bond, and how he helps people move forward rather than move on.
COVID-19 Emergency Resources for People and Pets
Animals may suffer during this trying time too, especially if their humans get sick and can no longer care for them. Here are some resources to help.
Poor Animal Welfare Laws May Lead to More Global Epidemics Like Coronavirus
New research reveals poor animal welfare practices in many countries worldwide, which provide the perfect breeding ground for viruses to mutate and spread.
Helping Kitties and Their Helpers
Occasionally, a shelter volunteer will have an experience that leads them into a whole different direction of supporting animals in need. Such is the case with Julia Grosz from Centreville, Virginia.
Renewed Game Plan Needed to Tackle Southeast Asia’s Wildlife Trafficking Problem
The scale of wildlife trafficking in Southeast Asia is incredible and a renewed game plan is needed to combat it, says a new report released yesterday.
Dogfighting: How to Recognize and Report It
It’s important to recognize the signs of dogfighting and know how to report it in order to protect dogs, prevent further animal abuse, and protect your neighborhood from crime and corruption.
15 Tips for Going Vegan
We’re here to get you started with some of our best beginner’s tips for going vegan, from staying satisfied with plant-based proteins like nuts and beans to making these quick and easy vegan swaps in the kitchen.
CBD and Pets: What’s the Story?
A poll of over 1,000 pet owners asked who is using CBD oils on their animals, how they’re administering it, and the effects they’ve observed.
A Crisis of Unwanted and Abandoned Rabbits
In an interview with one of the authors of Discarded Rabbits, we discuss why so many pet rabbits are surrendered and abandoned, and why shelters alone aren’t enough to solve this issue.
New Analysis Highlights Persistent Tiger Trafficking
There has been no respite for the heavily hunted tiger, with an estimated average of over 120 individuals seized each year over the past 19 years, a new report revealed today.
Judges Release Resolution on Link Between Animal Cruelty and Violence Towards Humans
Research demonstrates a direct link between animal cruelty and interpersonal violence, including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, and elder abuse.