Written by: Kelly J. Diehl, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, Morris Animal Foundation
When dogs live in shelters while awaiting permanent homes, their health is of primary concern to shelter veterinarians. Because dogs are housed in larger numbers than what you’d find in . . .
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Last weekend, almost 700 animal shelters around the country took part in Clear the Shelters, a nationwide pet adoption initiative that aims to connect animals in need with loving new. . .
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From the hundreds of stories that we have posted about animal shelters, we know that the vast majority of people who work at these facilities love dogs and want the best for them. But this. . .
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Here’s a beautiful story about a program that helps to find short-term forever homes for terminally ill shelter dogs, where they can live out their final days surrounded by love. Foster Dogs NYC. . .
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A couple years ago, we posted about an organization in Costa Rica called Territorio de Zaguates, which cares for stray dogs. Recently, a video from the group’s mountain sanctuary was posted. . .
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A dog shelter in Arizona is taking a novel approach to dog breeds, as a way to break down barriers that may be in the way of adoption. The Arizona Animal Welfare League will no longer identify. . .
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Shy, fearful, and stressed-out dogs are less likely to get adopted from a shelter because they don’t readily engage with folks who come looking for a new pet. But the Book Buddies. . .
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Here’s a wonderful story from dogster.com about a high-spirited shelter dog who seemed unadoptable after some 20 failed attempts. For two years, six-year-old Toby was back and. . .
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This video from The SPCA of Wake County makes us smile – what a fun way to promote adoption. Shelters are always looking for new and better ways to get the word out about pet adoption, . . .
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