Beth Zimmerman, who writes the blog for Pets For Patriots, explains about Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and adopting them. The legal practice until recently was either to abandon these dogs or euthanize them. They were thought to have no use beyond the military. Public awareness of how these dogs were treated after service to their […]
General Animal Welfare
LA Pro Animals
On Tuesday, August 16, 2011, members of the Los Angeles, California City Council gave Best Friends the go-ahead to negotiate a contract to run their North East Valley Animal Shelter. The contract should be finalized in 2-4 weeks. With Best Friends running the facility, it will mean a thriving spay/neauter and adoption center. And a […]
Holidays
National and religious holidays are a cause of celebration but can also be dangerous to your pet’s well-being. It is important to think about pet safety when organizing festivities and to make sure your pet doesn’t become stressed by the crowds and the noise. Animal welfare organizations have created many holidays relating to pets, in […]
Animal Welfare Activists
Activists for animal welfare work tirelessly to protect and improve the lives of animals around the world. They provide funding, promote animal welfare campaigns, work in wildlife preserves, and adopt animals themselves. Celebrities capitalize on their fame to make a difference for animals. We salute animal activists, past and present: Animal Welfare Organizations Anna Sewell […]
Trap, Neuter, Release
The program of capturing and euthanizing strays doesn’t work as it does not prevent over-population. New cats and dogs take the place of those captured. Since feral cats and dogs too are usually unsocialized, it’s impossible to put them up for adoption. Most shelters don’t have the time or the money to invest in socializing […]
Volunteering with Pets
Pet lovers – help make a difference by volunteering your time for animals! Along with doing a good deed, you can benefit from meeting like-minded individuals, learning new skills and forming relationships with some wonderful animals. Some options are: Animal shelters – Help by walking dogs, sending out educational literature or fundraising. Give some of […]
Vaccine May Reduce Feral Cat Population
A five year study of a vaccine funded by the Morris Animal Foundation was performed at the University of Florida. The vaccine, GonaCon looks promising to help control feral cat populations. GonaCon seems to be an effective, long-acting contraceptive that is non-lethal and non-invasive. It was developed at the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection […]
The Queensland Flood
A major flood in January 2011 in Queensland, Australia, has been a disaster for animals as well as for people and property. Many pets were left behind because their owners had no way or time to take them with them. Some pets were washed away by the water. Livestock bore the worst of the disaster, […]
The Importance of Spaying or Neutering Your Pet
Did you know that more than 3 million dogs and cats are put to death every year because they are homeless? And that doesn’t include other types of pets. The estimated number of homeless animals across the United States in shelters is approximately 6-8 million. Those are staggering figures! Some pets are adopted, but the […]
Teaching Respect for Animals
Education is crucial for teaching children respect for pets, wildlife and the environment. Teachers can teach lessons about subjects such as animal welfare, conservation and responsible pet ownership. Interactive activities, videos and stories can be powerful tools to get the message across. Teachers can also teach respect for animals indirectly, by including images and facts […]