WESH 2 CW18 is partnering with NBC News for #ClearTheShelters this month. We'll be spotlighting local animal shelters and pets looking for a forever home. It's a cause that hits close to home for so many on our team who have found love with a four-legged friend... including Sheldon Dutes with his girl Winnie.
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If you face conflict caring for and protecting community cats, we're here to help. Learn how to address conflicts with property management, what to do if an animal shelter kills community cats, how to fight laws and policies that endanger cats, and more: https://ow.ly/Y3N450RKM0O
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“One Sale, One Shelter”. The characters from “Shep Learns A Lesson” were created with shelter dogs in mind. The character of “Chevy” is based on my own rescue dog, Chevy, who literally changed my life for the better: more than words could ever describe. A portion of each book sale goes to animal shelters in need. #rescuedogs #writersandauthors #childrensauthors #animalshelters #socialemotionalskills
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An excellent article on the state of animal sheltering today, and why!
A 'perfect storm' that's brewing across the country. Animal shelters are overcapacity and in crisis, with some on the verge of closing their doors for good. Fueling the crisis is a complicated host of issues. The type of animals arriving at shelters has changed, there’s a vet shortage and the cost of living has skyrocketed. It’s left shelters operating at capacity, with growing waitlists to bring animals in. The award-winning journalist Holly Lake takes a closer look at the crisis and what you need to know about it in our latest article. Read about it here: https://lnkd.in/gnaytHcq
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Puppy/kitten farms are where pet shops and 3rd party sellers often get their "products". If you buy a puppy/kitten and don't see the mother and how they are kept, you are likely unwittingly contributing to the cruelty. SO-CALLED "GOOD" BREEDERS ARE A PART OF THE PROBLEM. Healthy dogs/cats who've been abandoned and/or abused and babies from dogs/cats that weren't neutered/spayed by irresponsible guardians, desperate for a home, are KILLED, as shelters are full of unwanted "surplus" animals. Animals are treated like products, commodities that are bred and sold. People go to breeders and pet shops to buy a certain breed they want. If you love animals, help a poor little fur baby who needs a second chance at a happy life and a forever home. Of course you'll love any animal you'll give a home to, it's not their choice to come from a breeder. But we can choose to stop adding to the demand and be a part of the solution instead. When you give a home to a shelter or rescue dog, it will feel a thousand times better to save this fur baby, than going to a breeder. Knowing your new fur baby has been given a second chance and you've given them the happy life they deserve, will make you happier than buying any particular breed. #adoptdontshop It's like a SILENT ATROCITY, that nobody wants to think about.😞 Until it's government policy and legislation to ADOPT NOT SHOP and spay and neuter, the animal overpopulation problem and animal cruelty will continue. Too many people still consider this a "CONSUMER CHOICE" issue (where instead of a life, an animal is a PRODUCT, a commodity to be BOUGHT), rather than an ANIMAL CRUELTY issue, where we continue BREEDING domestic animals, knowing healthy, animals are PUT DOWN everyday like they are "waste product" because they are passed over for a shiny "new" animal of a designer breed. 😢😔 There is no justification for this. We cannot BUY, whilst healthy animals DIE! #EndTheDemandEndTheCruelty 🙏 #adoptdontshop ❤ #rescueanimals ❤ #fosteranimals ❤ #spayandneuter 👍 #banpuppymills 🤬 #bankittenmills 🤬 #banbreeders 🤬 #banpetshops 🤬 https://lnkd.in/exT6eHWN For anyone who thinks we don't kill shelter animals in the UK, YES WE DO, this happens everywhere: https://lnkd.in/e7hgwcZx https://lnkd.in/e9A-kHCt There is no justification, ZERO, for breeding more domesticated companion animals, whilst healthy animals are killed in shelters. We cannot BUY, whilst healthy animals DIE! End the DEMAND, end the CRUELTY. The only solution is to stem the flow and stop breeding more.
REST PEACEFULLY I can’t wrap my head around these continuous murders. These innocent souls keep loosing their lives. This slaughter house needs to be shut down! Raise your voices and contact/write to your city officials! ACS - City of San Antonio Animal Care 4710 State Highway 151 San Antonio, TX 78227 Email: placement@sanantoniopetsalive.org AND acsadoptions@sanantonio.gov Add the ANIMAL ID. in the subject line. Shelter phone number is ACS: 210-207-6666 OR 210-207-6669 OR 210-207-4738 SAPA: 210-639-2810. CONTACT - KRISTEN LANGFORD. Please call to confirm they received your application.
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What makes your cat unique could help save her life. If a cat goes missing, being able to point out and accurately describe her unique physical characteristics to animal shelter staff or neighbors could be crucial to bringing her back home. Check out our Cat ID Guide and worksheet to learn more: alleycat.org/CatIDGuide
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This #WorldSeniorCitizensDay, AWI recognizes the important role companion animals can play in improving older adults’ quality of life. Unfortunately, there is significant overlap between animal abuse and elder abuse, as the bond between seniors and their pets is sometimes exploited by abusers. Cross reporting of animal and elder abuse can lead to more effective interventions for people and pets. Recognizing and reporting red flags could help you protect seniors in your community. Visit: https://lnkd.in/e-XXp3gY to learn the signs. To help individuals who are experiencing abuse get themselves and their companion animals to safety, AWI established and maintains the Safe Havens for Pets directory. This comprehensive list can help senior citizens and their pets find a nearby safe haven: https://lnkd.in/efCApYCx 📷: Duytrg Truong
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Talent Acquisition Specialist at PetVet Care Centers | Recruitment Expert and Veteran
As summer temperatures rise, it's crucial to remember that our pets feel the heat just as much as we do. Ensure your furry friends stay hydrated, avoid walking them during peak heat hours, and never leave them in a parked car. Let's keep our pets safe and comfortable during these hotter days. 🐾💧 #PetCare #HeatSafety #ResponsiblePetOwnership #PetVetCareCenters #VetMed #SummerHeat
This summer has been extraordinarily HOT, which means our hospitals are seeing an increase in cases like heat stroke and burnt paw pads. Please remember that a normal body temperature for dogs and cats is 101-102.5 degrees and they also have fur/hair. The hot temperatures can turn deadly in a matter of minutes. #HeatStroke #SummerWeather #PetVetPSA 📸: Mohawk Alley Animal Hospital, Los Angeles, CA
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Safety is no Accident
MBPD and Miami-Dade Animal Services successfully held their 4th Annual Adoption Event! Deputy Chief Paul Acosta even found his “FUREVER” friend. 🐶 Thank you to all who came out. If you missed it, remember, you can always visit the Miami-Dade Animal Shelter to adopt.
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What if you could have the power of pet therapy in your pocket? Now, with Murphy Cares, you can! Digital pet therapy is here -- check out Murphy Cares and see how you can bring it to your organization. #pawsitivity #dogsrock #wellness
For the love of Dogs! Happy National Therapy Animal Day! xoxo Gidget, Lucy and Frankie #MurphyCares #Pawsitivity #FriendForLife
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If you’re an animal advocate, help me help you! I’ve created a short ~10 question survey. If you could spare 5 minutes to fill it out, it would help me figure out what writing resources are available to animal advocates and how I can better support you. ➡ Fill it out here: https://lnkd.in/e6fp6mNb ⬅ The more responses I get, the more accurate a picture I'll get, so please share!
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