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This week recognizes and celebrates animals that are up for adoption but have not been able to find a home! According to the ASPCA, animals are considered “Less-Adoptable” after 48 weeks in the shelter. Dogs, for example, can be considered less-adoptable based on their breed, age, a disability and even coloring. At VERGI, we work with hundreds of rescues that save animals off the streets and from shelters. They are often either very ill or injured and are brought to us to help save their lives. We have witnessed first hand what amazing pets they turn out to be! Several of our team members have also rescued and adopted pets that would be considered “less-adoptable”. With the holidays around the corner, it is quite popular for families to want to gift their families a new pet. Please consider giving a “less-adoptable” animal a chance and a loving home! And remember that we are here 24 hours to help if you experience any emergencies with your new pet! #Adoptalessadoptablepetweek #adoptdontshop #animalemergency #vergi #vergi247 #vergitotherescue #wesavelives #locallyownedandoperated #familyownedandoperated #houstonstrong #houstonheroes #heresince1977 #vergicrew #vergiisthefirstandonly #veterinaryemergencyroomgroup #wearehereforyou #herewhenyouneedus #herewhenyouneedusmost #dogs #cats #dogandcatemergencies

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

In just the first few weeks of January 2024, ~60 puppies have been dumped at just a single animal rescue centre, the Shenton Park Dogs Refuge Home, Perth, Western Australia. The Refuge is doing an amazing job but as a community we have to lift our game. Overall, ~75% of the dogs coming into the care of the Refuge are unsterilised. Desex. Your. Dogs. Don't wait for them to have an unwanted litter & leave charity volunteers to pick up the pieces. With all due respect to ppl's struggles, the brutal truth is that cost of living concerns are not an excuse for animal neglect and cruelty. I have met homeless youth who are responsible animal guardians, making payment plans with their vet to have their dogs desexed, vaccinated & wormed. - Before you welcome an animal into your family, plan for expected & unexpected costs - If the numbers don't add up, think about other ways to have dogs in your life (e.g., volunteering at a rescue organisation) - Adopt Don't Shop - Desex. Desex. Desex - If you encounter challenges covering costs, reach out for help as early as possible And to the WA legislators who are still yet to regulate The Stop Puppy Farming reforms (including dog breeding restrictions & mandatory animal welfare standards), please for the love of dog, act now to save animals and people from this heartache. https://lnkd.in/gNuC3Sh5 #AdoptDontShop #animalwelfare #animalrescue #rescuedogs #rescuedog #animals #dogs #dogsarefamily

As we deal with more climate catastrophes in the United States, millions of shelter animals and beloved companion pets across the country face increasing risks. And animal welfare organizations say they're scrambling to keep up with rescue efforts. “It's really not a matter of if a community is going to be impacted by a disaster,” says Tim Rickey with ASPCA, “it's really a matter of when and what that disaster will be.” Learn more about how climate change is affecting pet rescues in this article I wrote a few months back for National Geographic. There are also a few tips at the end about how pet owners can prepare in advance for natural disasters to ensure the safety of their animals and take the strain off of first responders. #climatechange #extremeweather #climateimpacts #hurricanes #hurricanehelene

NATIONAL ADOPT A SHELTER PET DAY Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30th raises awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters. #AdoptAShelterPet Animal shelters require year-round assistance and adoption is a part of the process. Since animals come in daily, the shelters must work quickly to ensure the animal's health and well being. Only then can they be adopted into their forever home. The day also encourages you to visit a shelter near you and find your new fur baby. Visit with the shelter to consider all the needs the dog or cat requires for the long term. #RealEstateMiami #MiamiShoresRealEstate #RealEstateMiamiShores #MiamiShoresRealEstate #RealEstateSouthFlorida #MiamiShores #MiamiRealEstate #RealEstate #Realtor #houseexpert #househunting #home #RealEstateAgent #RealEstateBroker #RealEstateExpert #RealEstateForSale #Realty #Broker #HomeForSale #HouseForSale #PropertyForSale #HomeForSaleMiami #HomeForSaleSouthFlorida

Dogs and Best Friends Animal Society supporters and staff filled the Hall of Governors Tuesday to celebrate Gov. Spencer Cox declaring 2024 as no-kill shelter year in Utah. “Whereas, achieving no-kill for all of Utah’s animal shelters is within reach, and would make Utah the largest no-kill state and the first no-kill state in the West,” Cox wrote, “Now, therefore, I, Spencer J. Cox, governor of the state of Utah, do hereby declare 2024 as no-kill shelter year in Utah.” The declaration encourages animal shelters to change policies to save pets’ lives. A no-kill state means that the shelters within the state save the lives of pets they house. According to data from Best Friends, 47 out of 60 shelters across the state are no-kill. So far, 45,538 furry friends have been saved. The total save rate is 87.8%, while 1,700 cats and dogs have been killed. This data was formulated from shelters’ most recent data (in years 2021, 2022 or 2023). Read more: bit.ly/4bXuWKo ✏️: Hanna Seariac, Deseret News 📸: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News #animalwelfare #animalshelter #utah

𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐛𝐞 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲? Today, on World Stray Animal Day, we're revealing these heartbreaking facts about the global stray animal crisis: ➡️ Over 200 million strays are suffering on the streets 🐕 ➡️ The average life expectancy of a stray dog in developing countries is a mere 3-5 years, compared to 8-16 years for a dog in a loving home 🏠 ➡️ In most developing countries, only about 5% of dogs have owners, compared to 95% in the US 💔 Global Strays tackles animal suffering at its root by addressing the animal overpopulation crisis in underserved regions worldwide. Our free Spay and Neuter Clinics reach the animals before they reach the streets and the shelter system, before they suffer. Our education programs teach children compassionate pet ownership, which ripples into their communities. On World Stray Animal Day, we urge you to donate to save the animals in the most far-to-reach places we serve. #globalstrays #animalwelfare #worldstrayanimalday #animallovers

💛 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

In case you missed the April 19th Dogs and Data call hosted by Shelter Animals Count and Pedigree Foundation, here are the key learnings for the first quarter of 2024: 🐶 Dog adoptions accounted for 53% of dog intakes in 2024, compared to 52% in 2019. 🐶 Dog return-to-owner outcomes have declined each year since 2019, from a high of 21% of total intakes in 2019 to 18% in 2024. 🐶 Dog transfer outcomes have decreased three percentage points, from 16% of total intakes to 13% of total intakes in 2024. 🐶 Dog non-live outcomes decreased from 9% of total intakes in 2019 to 6% of total intakes in 2021, and have been increasing since 2021, reaching the highest level in 2024, with 11% of total intakes resulting in a non-live outcome. Watch the recording and/or download the slide deck below. ⬇️

Can you believe that we’ve passed the halfway mark for 2024 already? How is your shelter or rescue doing compared to the rest of the country? 🤔 Check out Shelter Animals Count's midyear report to learn how intakes, adoptions and other key metrics compare to previous years. 👇