In this issue: New study highlights the importance of targeted TNR; “Community hero” award winner pushes Pets for Life in Louisiana; Maryland shelter’s canine pool parties make a splash; rethinking the best response to rabies-vector species; shelters use transport partnerships to evacuate animals; and more.
Michigan dogs blossom following release from testing facility; shelter programs focus on finding new homes for shy or frightened ‘spirit’ cats; D.C., New Jersey organizations combine in a historic merger to increase impact; Crazy Ex-Girlfriend actor and co-creator inspires people to #AdoptPureLove with the Shelter Pet Project; adoption center spreads love for ‘grown-ass adults’; and more.
A pet store program helps boost adoptions and fight puppy mills; A Las Vegas nonprofit crowdfunds training and therapy for shelter dogs; a compassion fatigue expert offers advice for animal welfare workers; nonprofit Free Animal Doctor and Airbnb offer excursions with rescue dogs; a Sacramento shelter combines The Bachelor parody with adoption promotion; and more.
The D.C. Cat Count aims to revolutionize the way communities count and care for cats; fospice programs help elderly, ill pets spend their final days surrounded by home comforts; an artist promotes adoptions with portraits on tea bags; Pets on Parade, Arizona’s longest-running local TV show, turns 60; a Louisiana shelter puts vaccinations in top gear with drive-through clinics; an Iowa hotel fosters dogs for guests to adopt; and more.