Animal Advocacy

As pet lovers, it is our responsibility to speak up for the animals that can't speak for themselves. Whether it's a mass pet rescue or changing animal rights legislation, we'll cover it right here.
Cal Fire search and rescue team look through with a rescue dog for possible human remains in debris of burned houses after massive wildfire in Altadena of Los Angeles County, California Cal Fire search and rescue team look through with a rescue dog for possible human remains in debris of burned houses after massive wildfire in Altadena of Los Angeles County, California
5 Ways to Help Animals Impacted by the Los Angeles Wildfires
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Why a South Carolina Shelter Is Really Hoping Dog Adoptions Pick Up in New England
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As Shelters Exceed Capacity, Do We Need To Rethink the Types of Dogs We Want?
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We Urgently Need To Adopt More Dogs This Summer or More Will Be at Risk of Euthanasia
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A Florida Bill Would've Banned Dogs From Hanging Their Heads Out Car Windows. It's Actually Not a Bad Idea
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What Is a Responsible Dog Breeder? Experts Share 11 Signs You Need to Look For
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Giving Back: 10 Ways To Help Shelter Pets this Holiday Season
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Giving Tuesday 2024: How You Can Support Dogs and Cats in Need
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This Photographer Is Fighting Pit Bull Stereotypes With Joyous Family Portraits
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What Happens to Dogs Rescued From Dogfighting Operations?
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Dogs Can Sniff Out Our Stress, According to New Study
Maine Coon cat enjoying his spot at Tabby's Cat Sanctuary Maine Coon cat enjoying his spot at Tabby's Cat Sanctuary
Why Tabby's Place Cat Sanctuary Cares for the Most Vulnerable Kitties Who Have Nowhere Else To Turn
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How a Little Pup Who Was Hit By a Car Is Inspiring Animal Rescuers in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Fiona
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$1,000 for a Barking Dog? That Could Be the Case for Vocal Atlanta Pups
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These Rescue Flights Brought 300 Pets Closer To New Families While Easing Puerto Rico's Homeless Pet Problem
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Millions of Pets Weren't Spayed and Neutered During the Pandemic and That's a Big Problem
two beagle puppies out of the 4000 beagles that the Humane Society is rescuing from Envigo's mass breeding facility play together with a tennis ball two beagle puppies out of the 4000 beagles that the Humane Society is rescuing from Envigo's mass breeding facility play together with a tennis ball
Humane Society Rescues Last of the 4,000 Beagles From Envigo Facility
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Be Like Harry and Meghan: Consider Adopting a Pup on National Dog Day
Bugs, a black and white dog, ready for adoption in the newly decorated Real Room Bugs, a black and white dog, ready for adoption in the newly decorated Real Room
How a Real-life Room Helped This Stressed-out Rescue Dog Find a New Home
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What You Need To Know About the 4,000 Beagles Being Rescued From a Virginia Breeding Facility
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The U.S. Saw More Dogs and Cats Killed in Shelters Last Year, the First Increase in 5 Years
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Coco Is a Silly Dog Who Loves His People, So Why Has He Spent More Than 1,000 Days in a Shelter?
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Ditch the Stereotypes: Our Dogs' Behaviors Aren't Determined By Only Their Breeds, Study Finds
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Dozens of Feral Cats Have Infiltrated an MLB Stadium: Here's Why They Get to Stick Around
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Keeping Pets and Older Adults Together: Organizations Strive to Help Maintain Quality of Life and Love
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Maryland Bans Cat Declawing, Becoming the Second U.S. State to Prohibit the Practice
three guide dogs laying in a row on the grass, golden lab, black lab, golden retriever three guide dogs laying in a row on the grass, golden lab, black lab, golden retriever
Guide Dogs for the Blind: More Than Really Good Pups, They Offer People Unwavering Friendship and Freedom
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U.S. Animal Shelters Are Under More Pressure Than Ever. Here Are 6 Ways You Can Help
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Canine Cellmates Program: Where Dogs and Men Help Each Other Get Another Chance
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From Spain to New York, More Governments Are Recognizing Pets as Living Beings—Not Property
Kitty, Cathulhu, held by Sgt. Arielle for the SPCA International Military Kitty rescue Kitty, Cathulhu, held by Sgt. Arielle for the SPCA International Military Kitty rescue
National Guard Sergeant Saves Sick Kitten While Overseas, Brings Her Home with Help from Operation Baghdad Pups
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We Love This: Seniors Receive Extra Support Adopting Rescue Animals
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Meet the Rapper and Cat Lover Who's Winning Awards for Advocacy and Still Keeping His 'Cool Points'
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"You're Never Too Small to Make Big Changes": 11-Year-Old Shelter Volunteer Inspires Others With Love for Animals
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Paintings of Shelter Dogs Make Them Positively Irresistible So They Find Forever Homes
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Saved from Euthanasia, Watch as Buddy the Blind Horse Enjoys New Life at Catskill Animal Sanctuary
Jill Elston, winner of the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Award, with her dogs Jill Elston, winner of the 2021 American Humane Hero Veterinary Nurse Award, with her dogs
'Here Through No Fault of Their Own': Hero Vet Nurse Jill Elston on Healing Rescue Animals
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Meet Pirate the Pit Bull, a Lovable Service Dog Who Is Helping Change Stereotypes About Bully Breeds
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Meet Esther the Wonder Pig, the 595-Pound Pig Turned Family Pet and Farm Animal Advocate
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Sure, Gus Kenworthy Is an Olympic Medalist, but Have You Met His Dog Birdie?
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Heroic Sheriff's Deputies Risk Their Safety to Rescue Trapped Dogs From Burning Trailer
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10-Year-Old Opens Lemonade Stand to Raise Money for Animal Shelter
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Free Veterinary Services Help Pet Parents Experiencing Homelessness
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Heroic Pit Bull Saves His Owner's Life By Alerting Good Samaritan to Medical Emergency
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City of Austin Bans Cat Declawing
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Scam Alert: Fraudsters Taking Advantage of 'Pandemic Puppy' Trend
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600 Animals to Fly From Hawaii to Mainland in Largest Pet Rescue Flight Ever
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Lawsuit: Earth Animal Uses Rawhide in Chews, Even Though It Claims the Opposite
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Hoping to Cut Off Puppy Mills, California Law Bans Pet Store Sale of Dogs, Cats
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What It Means to Be a No-Kill Animal Shelter