Summer can be a difficult time for charities, when people are busy traveling and generally having a good time. They volunteer less and they donate less.
Welfare Weekend: Call for Serious Penalties for Puppy Mill Operators
We’ve been reporting to you about the hundreds of dogs seized from a Quebec puppy mill last September. This week, we learned that Nicole Labombard and her mother, Charlene, of Paws R Us, have agreed to abide by a court order to not own more than three pets or operate a kennel for the next […]
Welfare Weekend: Bandit’s Back to Promote Adopt A Human 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! Either way, please welcome a shelter cat into your family. Cats take very good care of humans and they’re great […]
What to do if you Find a Wild Baby Animal
The wild is full of newborns and baby animals who are now big enough to wander around. Finding a baby alone can bring out every protective instinct an animal lover has, but please don’t rush to the rescue. The vast majority haven’t been abandoned and you don’t want to come between a Mama and her […]
Welfare Weekend: A Boy and His Cat Celebrate Graduation ©
It was ‘kitten season’ at the Surrey SPCA when we decided to get a cat for my preschool Son. The cages were filled with every type of kitten you can imagine, including the white, fluffy ones that I had in mind. However, the final choice was left up to the four year old only child […]
Welfare Weekend: Consider Adopting A Mom
With Mother’s Day being celebrated across North America, it’s a great time to promote an often overlooked group in animal shelters – Moms. Pregnant females often arrive in animal shelters and are kept there (or in foster homes) until their offspring are weaned and they can be spayed. These animals may be cats, dogs, ferrets, […]
Welfare Weekend: Help Animal Shelters Through Kitten/Puppy Season
We adopted our kitten in the Spring and the selection was outrageously large. Wall to wall cages stuffed full of kittens of every size, shape & color. It was a joyous time for our family when a skittish, muted grey tabby stole our heart, but it was also a very sad situation to witness. Kittens […]
Welfare Weekend: Our New Series Covering Animal Welfare
We don’t want to brag, but we’re pretty sure we have the most caring friends on the social internet! Your kindness and concern is reflected on our blog and in social media – we’re both proud and blessed to know you.
Animal Rescues on Pinterest ©
Pet parents are loving Pinterest! Our love for animals motivates us to help them and we can use Pinterest for that too. What’s more, animal rescue organizations almost invariably have fantastic content to share, from adoptable animals to great graphics that you can share to inspire change. You can make a difference with your Pinterest […]
Holiday Help for Pet Shelters
Animal charities are often forgotten among human charity appeals during the holidays. Here we have a round-up of how you can help needy animals of all sorts.