SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With wildfire smoke creating poor air quality across parts of the Midwest, East Coast and New England in recent days and expected in the days to come, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is reminding the public that wildfire smoke can pose serious health risks not only to […]
What do Animal Shelters Want to Find Under the Tree?
Animal charities are often forgotten when human charities take over the holidays. From donations to volunteers, it’s a tough time of year for most of them.
Importing Dogs to Canada: New Rules for Commercial Puppy Imports
OTTAWA, ON, May 4, 2021 /CNW/ – Following a review of existing import requirements, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is implementing changes for commercial dogs under 8 months of age that are imported for breeding and resale end uses (which includes adoption) to improve compliance with humane transport and animal health requirements.
6 Ways Pet Adoption Is Beneficial For Those In Addiction Recovery
By Chris Crawford The sober journey is a difficult one. Completing drug rehab is hard, but the real test starts when you get out of rehab. There are many temptations that are waiting for you. One of the things that you can do to help you get through recovery is to adopt a pet. There […]
Welfare Weekend: June is Adopt a Cat Month!
When Bandit heard that June is Adopt A Shelter Cat Month, he came to us all the way from New Brunswick, Canada to set the record straight. He insists that it’s Adopt A Human Month! You see, Bandit and his Mom left the feral life behind when they landed on the doorstep of a home […]
Welfare Weekend – Canada’s National Cupcake Day™ for Shelters is February 25th! ©
The Ontario SPCA & BC SPCA presents National Cupcake Day™ on behalf of local shelters, SPCA’s & Humane Societies across Canada on February 25th, 2013. The event is new to Canada, but it has been wildly successful in other countries.
Adopt a Valentine (With Meme)
❤ Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤ Your perfect Valentine is waiting at a local shelter.
Animal Shelter Donation Wish List
With so many charities competing for donations, homeless pets can be forgotten. Please remember them as you enjoy the festivities and remind your friends too! There’s a list below of frequently requested items and of course, cash is always helpful. It’s also more difficult for shelters to find volunteers and foster families over the holidays, […]
Welfare Weekend: Every Girl Should Have A Little Black Cat [Meme]
Pet adoption is all the rage in Hollywood, it’s the classy thing to do. Black cats and dogs are often left behind at shelters, however. We’re hoping our latest meme will help change that with a little assistance from our kind friends. Please share it on social media or your website.
Welfare Weekend: Adopt A Black Cat Meme
We’re continuing the black cat series this weekend with another meme, “Don’t be a fraidy cat, my only superpower is love”.