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“Get rid of barriers” is one of the most commonly uttered phrases in animal welfare and for good reason.  Barriers get in the way

During the pandemic, we learned about the power of foster to fundamentally transform our organizations. Remember when shelter after shelter showed photos of rows

Among the greatest challenges for shelters right now is the lack of available foster homes. What most shelters don’t realize is there are a

As life slowly returns to a semblance of normal, animal shelters are once again filling up. We’re seeing stories like this one popping up just

Summertime across the U.S. means high temperatures and hot sun, which also means this is the time of year when dogs are most at

And how can they support each other? In Philadelphia, PA, children who are aging out of the foster care system, otherwise known as “opportunity

In today’s world with so much uncertainty humans hold close the things that ground us, family, friendship, hobbies, and for so many, our animal

The days of the volunteer dog walker are not over, but other roles are changing. Shelter staff and volunteers have adapted to match a

My descent into irresponsible pet ownership began when I was just eight and received a white bunny rabbit as an Easter present. My parents

With employment rates plummeting and the pending eviction crisis, the need for food, toiletries and other essentials is at an all-time high. A recent

“Friends of” organizations are the superpower secret weapon for municipal shelters that are ready to do more and save more animals. We had the

Charlotte Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control used to hold microchip clinics around their community in Charlotte, North Carolina. Visiting pet supermarkets and animal related