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Did you know of the 4.76 million cats and dogs that entered U.S. shelters in 2023, 3.97 million were saved? Shelter intake in 2024 is at an all-time high, #foster homes are locked down with adoptable pets, adoptions have slowed down, and the rescue world is facing challenges we are all trying to navigate to save as many as us animal lovers can. If you have considered #volunteering and/or #fostering now is the time. Whatever free time or contributions you can make, you are making a difference and saving a life. Check out our website to learn more about how you can get involved: https://lnkd.in/eHxGCHjN Featuring adoptable da Vinci, an adorable #sharpei mix #puppy looking for a home of his own. 🩵 Adopt: https://lnkd.in/eRcUDfcm

Reflecting on the question of whether individuals experiencing homelessness should have pets. Veterinarians, who have served diverse clients, affirm that those unsheltered often form profound bonds with their animal companions, serving as sources of companionship, motivation, hope, and protection. Regardless of socioeconomic status, the care and devotion they exhibit toward their pets are remarkable. While there may be exceptions of neglect, this transcends all social classes. Every animal deserves love, regardless of material possessions. Pets value affection over expensive beds or toys; they prioritize being fed and safe. Let's not let biases affect our love for animals. The human-animal bond should extend beyond wealth. In today's uncertain world, anyone could face homelessness. Shelter, family, and friends are privileges. Instead of judging by shelter quality, let's advocate for care in every setting. Everyone, including animals, deserves compassion. Pets are family. #EmbraceCompassion #PetsAreFamily"

We recognize the profound connection between humans and animals. We are committed to expanding the benefits of this bond to more people and pets. Tackling pet homelessness is crucial for the well-being of both animals and humans. It enhances human-animal interactions for pet parents and ensures every pet receives the continuous care and nutrition they need to thrive. In Mexico, 32% of dogs and cats are homeless, totaling 28 million, while Brazil has 31 million pets living on the streets. The challenge is huge, but these countries play a pivotal role in our mission to reduce pet homelessness and improve the lives of pets and their owners. #PedigreeAdoption and #BetterCitiesforPets are among the many actions we are taking to contribute to this cause. We know there is still much more to do, and we are committed to making a difference. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/45oV1zo and join us in positively impacting the lives of pets and their pet parents worldwide. #StateofPetHomelessness #ABetterWorldForPets #ProudlyPet #ProudlyMars

🐾 Exciting News! 🐾 For many experiencing homelessness, their pets are a crucial source of companionship and comfort. However, accessing veterinary care and pet-friendly accommodations can be extremely challenging while living on the streets. That's why StreetLink , StreetVet & Street Paws are joining forces to ensure the wellbeing of both homeless individuals living on the streets and their animal companions. Together, we can ensure that no person or pet is left behind on the path out of homelessness and towards stability. For more information on how to get involved or to learn about reporting rough sleeping effectively, please visit thestreetlink.org.uk . #HomelessPets #PetRescue

Losing a beloved pet can be a heart-wrenching experience, filled with worry, uncertainty, and fear. But on this special day, we come together as a community to offer support, resources, and hope to those who are searching for their missing companions. Whether it's sharing photos and descriptions on social media, posting flyers in the neighborhood, or volunteering with local animal shelters and rescue organizations, every effort counts in bringing lost dogs back home where they belong. 🏡💕 So let's come together on National Lost Dog Awareness Day to raise awareness, share resources, and show our support for all those who are missing a furry friend. Whether you're a pet owner, an animal lover, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, your kindness and compassion can help bring hope and healing to those in need. 🌈🐾 Share your stories of lost dogs who have been found, tips for preventing lost pets, or words of encouragement for those searching for their furry friends in the comments below. #LostDogAwarenessDay #SpreadHopeAndLove #CommunitySupport #Pets #PetLovers

I absolutely support your comments about this post. Those “keyboard warriors” have quite a lot to say and little to no action behind their words. For those of us who work in open admission shelters, most often there is no worse outcome than euthanasia and that sacred, end of life act is carried out with a heavy heart each time regardless of circumstances. Advocates of the “no-kill” movement cleverly advocate for saving every animal’s life through gaslighting techniques painted to advertise to the lifesaving rescues they have performed. Don’t get me wrong- there are rescues out there who identify as “no-kill” and perform amazing work helping animals. But a vast majority of those advocate leaders work for or support companies that are not obligated open admission shelters. Instead, they are allowed to cherry pick the animals that come into their care and bash other open admission shelter who are just trying to do their best with what they have. To back this up, the best funded open admission shelters receive approximately 1% of a city’s or county’s overall budget and a greater majority of city or county funded open admission shelters receive approximately 0.5% of general funds. Let’s imagine the reality of an open admission shelter: Animal Protection Officers seize 80 cats from a hoarding house. Regardless of the health of the cats, they are required to intake each an every one of them. Now imagine that 50% of them have an incurable disease or are simply too sick to recover and so half of them have to be euthanized while the other 40 cats recover and are adopted out. Based on that statistic alone, that shelter then has a 50% live release rate which would be admonished among the no-kill advocates. That’s insane. It would be a great relief to see the public foster or adopt more shelter animals and those “no-kill” advocates financially contribute to amen a change they desire to see in live release rates. To simplify what I said, they need to put their money where their mouth is instead of demanding change with no funds or resources to back that change we all desire. What is more distressing is that there are no statistics for those companies that turn away animals in desperate need of veterinary care or sheltering such as Best Friends Animal Society. Open admission shelters are required to intake any animal for any reason regardless of their health status or ownership with no surrender fee. Animal welfare workers and advocates have too many other battles to fight and shouldn’t be arguing and creating rifts amongst each other. We all have a common goal in mind: to save as many animals as possible. It isn’t just about how many lives we safe; it’s also how we get there that matters.

Here is the sad reality of dog shelters; they need to euthanize for space. It's a sad fact that people need to understand. Why are we blaming shelters? WE are the one's to blame! If they have room for 100 dogs, and they have 150, what do you actually think is going to be the solution? The only immediate solution is that you build them a larger facility. Shelters would not be necessary, except for us. **the irresponsible owners dumping their dogs **backyard breeders **people that don't spay and neuter their animals. **everyone but the shelter So, either build them a larger building, or go and spend time with these dogs. Volunteer, or you are part of the problem.

October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month! This month, consider opening your heart and home to a furry friend in need. Shelters are full of amazing dogs, cats, and other animals waiting for their forever families. Here's why adopting from a shelter is a great choice: - Save a life: You'll give a loving home to an animal who might otherwise be euthanized. - Unique personalities: Shelters have pets of all breeds, ages, and personalities! You're sure to find your perfect match. - Affordability: Adoption fees are typically much lower or waived than the cost of purchasing a pet. - Loyalty and love: Shelter pets shower their adopters with endless love and gratitude. Ready to find your perfect match? Use our adoption finder tool to search shelters near you! https://lnkd.in/gkTiuT-u #AdoptDontShop #NationalAdoptAShelterDogMonth