Kelly Madrone Kelly Madrone is a former staff writer for the Humane Society of the United States. She works as a freelance writer and editor and is based in New Mexico. Find her online at kellymadrone.com. Content by this author The high cost of caring How can we combat drug and alcohol abuse in the animal welfare field? Put it in writing Good written agreements make for better relationships Greener pastures Equine facility provides safe haven for abused and neglected animals The golden age Shelters and rescues can offer older animals another shot at love The long arm of the paw Police unit offers care and rehab for animal abuse victims On target A focused approach to TNR yields more effective population control Block by block Reaching your community means getting outside your doors and knocking on theirs