Are you moving with your pets? Moving is hard enough on its own, but having your companion animals in tow presents a whole new set of challenges. As their guardian, it’s your job to transport them safely to your new home, and limit their exposure to stress along the way. Having moved across the country…
Are you struggling to keep up with the demands of raising children and dogs? You’re not alone! Here’s some advice to help you juggle all of those adorable responsibilities. Taking care of kids is challenging enough without throwing a dog (or two) into the mix. As a parent, it’s your job to consider the needs…
Thanks to mobile apps, the ability to help animals is right at your fingertips! Sales of live animals from pet stores have been decreasing in recent years, thanks to concerns over commercial breeding operations. More people are turning to shelters and rescues to find companion animals, and our digital world is making it ever easier…
Breed labeling in shelters can do more harm than good, according to a recent study. Adopting a dog? Behavior matters more than breed when selecting your new family member, according to a recent study published in PLOS One. Shelter workers aren’t always correct when it comes to breed labeling, so selecting a dog based on…
Anyone with a rescue dog will tell you that their pup is incredible – so why aren’t more people choosing to adopt from shelters? You’ve probably heard the astonishing statistics. Approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters nationwide every year and of those dogs, only half are adopted. These numbers beg the question – why aren’t…
Warm temperatures can put kittens in serious peril, but if people, shelters, and communities step up to tackle the problem together, we can hopefully turn kitten season into foster season. Kitten Season — the annual high-breeding period that runs through spring and summer — is a time of tremendous challenges for young cats, whether they’re…
The PREPARED Act will help protect animals from harm’s way during disaster and emergency situations. Earlier this week, U.S. Reps. Dina Titus (D-Nev.) and Pete King (R-N.Y.) introduced the Providing Responsible Emergency Plans for Animals at Risk of Emerging Disasters (PREPARED) Act. This new bill requires any USDA-regulated business that profits off animals such as zoos, commercial animal dealers,…
The Boston Terrier Rescue Canada is kind to dogs… and the environment! Congrats to this organization for winning the 2018 “Recycling Revolution” contest. Last year, the Hain Celestial “Recycling Revolution” contest was launched as a way to motivate organizations, schools, families and individuals across Canada to reduce their environmental footprint. They were invited to participate…