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This might be controversial, but every time you feel guilty about leaving that sad-looking hamster or fish at your local pet store, the kindest thing you can do is actually not buy them! 🥺🙏 Buying these animals creates a demand for more to be bred and sold, which supports the cycle of poor treatment and neglect. 👎 Instead, please consider adopting from a shelter or rescue instead (yes, you can find small animals at shelters/rescues!) 🩷 Do you agree with us? 💭 • • • • #vegancontent #vegansofig #veganfriendly #petsmart #petco #petsmartanimals #petcoanimals

We've all seen the dramatic changes in housing availability and stability since COVID, and people with pets, especially renters, have unique challenges when they encounter housing related struggles to get to stay with their pets, whom they often consider a part of their family. This paper (a collaboration between myself, Jennifer W. Applebaum, Lauren Loney, and Dr. Taryn M. Graham) had a really cool, really large data set on housing related relinquishments among a bunch of amazing (high survival rate) shelters. A few takeaways: - 14% of relinquishments are due to housing in these shelters from Dec 2019 - Dec 2023, which is 28,424 animals in this sample - Some animals (pitbulls, large dogs, and dogs of unhoused persons especially) are more likely to die as a result of these relinquishments - Relinquishments due to housing instability seem to be increasing while other housing related relinquishing reasons may be improving - Intakes of the more at risk animal types due to housing seem to be decreasing So this paper isn't all bad news! While housing situations may be worsening, the community of animal sheltering's efforts to keep pets with their families may be working. That said, there's still lots of room for improvement in policy to help people and their pets stay together.

Very accurate recap of what has been happening for about the past 24 months.

We need dogs far more than most of us realize, but they also depend on us for their survival and well-being. As you reflect on the insights shared in this article, consider whether having a dog could benefit you. If you have space in your home, think about taking in a dog. Be sure to check with your local animal shelters or connect with individuals or groups that rescue abandoned dogs. Relying on breeders or purchasing puppy mill dogs found in pet stores only contributes to the ongoing suffering of dogs worldwide. If you already have a dog, remember that dogs can get lonely, especially if you're away for much of the day. Consider adopting an additional dog that is compatible with your current pet. This not only provides your dog with a companion, but also gives another dog a chance at a loving home. By choosing adoption over buying, you can make a significant difference in reducing the burden on shelters and help curb the cycle of pet overpopulation. You may also be saving a dog's life!

An excellent read to dispel a common myth I hear daily. Housing insecurity is a crisis that is impacting pets too. To lose a family member, while losing the security and safety of your home, is truly unthinkable. Lately I have been spending time with the incredible team at the Muskoka Animal Centre witnessing first hand the distress from pet parents as they tearfully part from their beloved pets. Wherever possible, we offer resources to prevent surrender, however the reality is we are often too late, with not enough to offer. So let's start with the facts, dispel the myths and focus on solutions that keep families together.

💛 Safe with Foster 💛 Sharing my story gives me a higher survival rate. Pledges will help attract a rescue. Rescues cannot intake animals without fosters. A1920189 Located At: BARC Animal Shelter & Adoptions Description: My name is Shelly. I am a female, black and tan German Shepherd Dog mix. Age: The shelter staff think I am about 4 months old. More Info: I have been at the shelter since Jan 27, 2024. I am in kennel SOUTHB11. https://lnkd.in/gZuHztM6 Heartworm Status: Not Tested SHELTER NOTES While walking other dogs, Shelly is loudly and high-pitched barking at every dog that goes by her kennel even though her kennel is covered. Her reactivity also sets off the dogs around her. While her kennel was being cleaned, I put her in a temporary kennel at the end of my row where she barked at every dog that walked past even though I put a blanket over the kennel. With her removed, the dogs in the kennels neighboring hers were not as aroused when other dogs walked past them. When I went into her kennel to spot clean in the afternoon, she was constantly jumping on me or trying to find a way to push out of her kennel. Very hyper puppy barcfoster@houstontx.gov barcadoptions@houstontx.gov BARC.Aid@houstontx.gov 𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐢𝗺𝐚𝐥’𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭 𝐈𝐃 𝐧𝐮𝗺𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐜𝗼𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗙𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: www.houstontx.gov/barc/ BARC Animal Shelter 3200 Carr St Houston, TX 77026 Reminder: If you are interested in helping a Code Red animal you must reach out to the Outreach office before the 1 p.m. deadline. #rescueanimals #rescuedogs #rescuedog #animalrescue #houstontx #houston #dallas #dallastx #animalwelfare #euthanasie #dogs #dogrescue #puppyrescue #puppy #fosteradog #adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives #stoptheabuse #adoptadog #adoptacat #loveadog #choseme #loveme

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In many communities around the world, the issue of stray dogs poses significant challenges. While it's undeniable that these animals can sometimes present public health and safety concerns, the recent discussions around culling stray dogs as a solution have sparked considerable debate. It's important to remember that every life is valuable, and as a society, we must seek humane and compassionate approaches to managing stray populations. Here are some alternatives that have been successful in various regions: 1. Spay and Neuter Programs: Implementing widespread spay and neuter campaigns can significantly reduce the number of stray animals over time. 2. Adoption Drives: Encouraging the adoption of stray dogs through well-organized drives can help many of these animals find loving homes. 3. Community Awareness Educating the public about responsible pet ownership and the importance of not abandoning pets can prevent the problem from growing. 4. Building Shelters: Creating more shelters and providing support to existing ones can offer temporary refuge and care for stray dogs until they are adopted. Instead of resorting to extreme measures, let's work together to find sustainable, humane solutions. It's a challenging issue, but with empathy and collaboration, we can create a safer and more compassionate world for both humans and animals. #StrayDogs #AnimalWelfare #HumaneSolutions #CommunityResponsibility #AdoptDontShop

Roughly 6.5 million cats and dogs entered U.S. animal shelters in 2023, according to Shelter Animals Count–and there's not much sign of slowing. It’s no secret that people are struggling and when people struggle, so do their pets. As families seek support for housing, utilities, and food: What do people need to support their pets as well? HASS is answering that question through our Intake Triage Project this year! Read more below. https://lnkd.in/e67FsbgZ

Bad news for breeders in Los Angeles! Legislators have taken their first decisive action to curb the city’s ballooning homeless-animal overpopulation crisis by hitting it at the source: the profiteers who’ve been churning out even more animals in a city already bursting at the seams with abandoned companion animals. With overpopulation plaguing animal shelters across the county, PETA is celebrating that L.A. is now one step closer to adequately addressing this emergency. Even a temporary ban on issuing dog-breeding permits won’t be enough to help shelters, which are already overflowing with dogs, cats, and rabbits. We’re calling on Mayor Karen Bass and Los Angeles Animal Services to enforce the existing spay/neuter law and to require that shelters offer refuge to everyone in need. https://lnkd.in/ev6rkC_c #losangeles #overpopulationcrisis #companionanimals #shelters #spayandneuter #adoptdontbuy #stopanimalhomelessness #rescue #advocate #activism #animaljustice #animalrights