National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 21, 2015
October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. There are so many wonderful dogs waiting to find forever homes, now is a great time to adopt!
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Happy National Shelter Pet Adoption Day!
4 The Love Of Animals
APRIL 30, 2015
We want to wish you a very HAPPY national shelter pet adoption day by introducing “Happy” the Cat and “Happy” the Dog! These beloved Pet Ambassadors of Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries were adopted last year by Crown … Continue reading → The post Happy National Shelter Pet Adoption Day!
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The Shelter Pet Project
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 1, 2009
Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? Luckily, The Shelter Pet Project hopes to change this! The campaign has one unified goal, to increase pet adoption. It is such a sad statistic.
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Paws UP for Union Township Animal Shelter
4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 12, 2012
Rock & Rawhide , a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that aims to increase adoptions for dogs and cats in shelters by providing toys and other items that serve as a form of distraction therapy, reducing the stress and noise levels. Research has shown that if noise and stress are reduced, adoptions go up!
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Adopt-a-Pet.com Guest Post
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 11, 2009
The following is a guest post from the amazing animal lovers of Adopt-a-Pet.com. Adopt-a-Pet.com is the world’s largest non-profit pet adoption website. We are like an ad agency for shelters and shelter pets. For example, I can tell “Search Saver” where I live, and what type of breed I am looking for.
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5 Surprising Things Your Local Animal Shelter Needs Right Now
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 29, 2010
Brooklyn, NY - July 29, 2010: Kelly Clarke, a volunteer at The Pixie Project–an animal rescue and adoption service based in Portland, OR–would love for you to look around your home and think about what you can spare. According to TheGivingEffect.com the top five things most local animal shelters need are: 1.
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50 Years. 50 Shelters.
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 13, 2013
50 Shelters. ” a program that will support 50 cat-focused shelters nationwide and donate up to $200,000 in product and monetary donations to acknowledge these shelters’ dedication to the cats they serve and helping them find forever homes. 50 Shelters” Program Gives Thanks in Three Ways. 50 Shelters.” 50 Shelters.”
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4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 25, 2012
If you’re on Aimee’s blog, odds are you’re either already an animal lover or en route to becoming one, so it probably should not come as any surprise that I, myself, am also slightly obsessed with our four legged friends. It was the first time I really wouldn’t see my pups on a regular basis or even be able to adopt one (or a few) of my own.
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Utah's Shelters Providing Strays to Labs for Research
Critter News
NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Scores of abandoned dogs, cats and livestock from Utah animal shelters become subjects of laboratory research at the University of Utah each year. That's because of a little-known state law that requires government-run pounds to turn animals over to researchers if asked.
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100 Guest post: Dog Adoption
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 2, 2010
If you’re planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s possible you’ll find your new family member at the local animal shelter or humane society. If you’re going to adopt a shelter dog, it’s important that you do your homework beforehand, so you choose the right dog for your family. Every dog deserves to be loved.
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Shine a Light on a Shelter
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 17, 2012
Purina ONE® beyOnd® brand dog and cat food and GOOD have teamed up to host the Shine a Light on a Shelter challenge and award a $10,000 grant to an animal shelter doing great work. Do you know of a shelter that is doing good work on behalf of homeless pets? Nominations are accepted now through July 30, 2012.
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The Shelter Pet Project
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 2, 2012
The Shelter Pet Project is a wonderful public service campaign from The Humane Society, Maddie’s Fund and the Ad Council! The project goal is to help the many great pets waiting in shelters. The campaign motto is “a person is the best thing to happen to a shelter pet”! Follow on Twitter [link].
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Smooches for Pooches campaigns help shelter pets find true love!
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 12, 2016
‘Picture Me @ Home’ provides animal shelters with turnkey marketing campaigns to help increase adoptions, community support and donations in February! Animal shelters need … Continue reading → The post Smooches for Pooches campaigns help shelter pets find true love!
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Pet Foster Care Helps To Smooth Adoption Process
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 30, 2011
Serving as a pet foster parent is an excellent way to welcome a new animal companion into your home and help an animal in need. There are countless dogs and cats in shelters across the U.S. Patience – Animals in shelters or those who have been moved from home to home are often under tremendous stress.
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Another Disgusting Bird Mill Shut Down
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AUGUST 15, 2011
Don’t keep pet birds because to do so means you are supporting an industry that fights tooth-and-nail against regulation and continually is found to abuse animals. If you insist on owning a pet bird, at least adopt one from a shelter.
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Adoption; The Humane Choice
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 5, 2018
It is the primary mission of every animal refuge to find a loving home for cats and dogs in desperate need of one. Even a very comfortable shelter is. Could it be possible that your home is that loving home?
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5 Vital Questions When Adopting A Rescue Dog
4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 30, 2011
With the growing awareness of pet overpopulation more and more families are choosing to adopt a shelter dog and save a life. When adopting a rescue there are added considerations on selecting the right dog for your lifestyle. Many shelters have the ability to test dogs with other dogs as well as cats.
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The Shelter Pet Project
4 The Love Of Animals
JANUARY 30, 2018
Did you know that every year, of the 8 million dogs and cats that enter animal shelters, 3 million of these healthy and treatable pets are euthanized? It is such a sad statistic, you can read even more about the.
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Pet Supplies Plus Hosts National Adopt-a-Pet Weekend
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 18, 2013
Pet Supplies Plus is teaming up with local animal shelters to host a monumental Adopt-a-Pet Weekend on October 19-20. Coinciding with National Pet Adoption Month and its annual October Donation Drive, the goal of Adopt-a-Pet Weekend is to place countless deserving pets with forever homes.
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Animal Protective Association’s Harmony House for Cats
4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 5, 2012
We are excited to tell you about Animal Protective Association’s Harmony House for Cats new eco-friendly, net-zero cat shelter in Chicago! Animal Protective Association’s Harmony House for Cats is a registered 501c3 charitable organization. New volunteers, supporters and adopters are always welcome.
Putting a Happy Face on Utah's Animal Research Program
Critter News
FEBRUARY 27, 2010
PETA's undercover investigation showed some really questionable practices going on in the University of Utah's animal research program. Here, the Salt Lake Tribune tries to smooth things over by showing the "happy side, " by talking about the research subjects that end up being adopted. What if an animal doesn't make it through?
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Stamps to the Rescue
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 20, 2010
Adopt a shelter pet stamps from the postal service were just revealed on the Ellen DeGeneres Show! We love Ellen, not only is she funny and positive, but she has a big heart for animals (especially the ones needing rescue)! The 44-cent stamps feature photos of five cats and five dogs who were all adopted from shelters.
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4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 29, 2010
These three groups are already operating mobile veterinary clinics and other services in Haiti, and planning to go to Chile when they’re allowed in: IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). American Humane and ARCH (Animal Relief Coalition for Haiti). WSPA (World Society for Protection of Animals). Adopt a displaced pet.
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Organizations Putting Animals First
4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 17, 2012
Thankfully, there are some organizations out there that make it their business to look after and care for our animal counterparts. Proving that society’s conscience hasn’t been completely compromised, these companies and their employees make it a point to put animals first. Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
Purina ONE Tour For Heroes
4 The Love Of Animals
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
We love to see celebrities getting out there and helping animals find homes! Purina ONE has teamed up with Martha Stewart to visit animal shelters from San Francisco to NYC throughout the month of February. With the economy, and so many people losing jobs and homes, many more pets ended up in shelters.
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1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 24, 2009
Just in time for the start of summer, it’s the First Annual Week for the Animals in Washington DC! Washington, DC) Animal World USA is pleased to announce exciting news about the 1st Annual Washington DC Week for the Animals, which will kick off Saturday, May 30th and run through Sunday, June 7th, 2009.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
maurices , a shop that I often find great clothes in, has become involved in the cause of finding animals homes. Together with the ASPCA, their Rescues and Runways program hopes to find homes for pets, and raise money for shelters. August 20, 2009) – The struggling economy is taking its toll on animal shelters across the country.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 7, 2012
Adopt-a-Pet.com launched the “Best Welcome Home Ever,” public service campaign intended to increase pet adoptions that will showcase all the silly, crazy and hilarious ways that pets greet their owners, and you can be a part of it! Every month, Adopt-a-Pet.com displays photos and descriptions of adoptable pets to over 1.5
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Guest Post: Foreclosures Threaten Pets As Well As People
4 The Love Of Animals
MAY 15, 2010
While many animal shelters already struggle on a day-to-day basis to care for the millions of unwanted animals that are dropped at their door, the numbers have grown to an almost unmanageable degree over the last few years. So what does this mean for animal shelters that are already overflowing?
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4 The Love Of Animals
AUGUST 30, 2011
Having pets at a young age instills kids with a sense of confidence that they can take care of an animal and help it to live a thriving life. Have you ever seen a kid talk to a pet and the animal responds by wagging its tail or purring? Animals are unbiased companions, just what many kids need.
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University of Utah Continues Getting Bad Press
Critter News
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Most of their animals get put down. Researchers told the Tribune that the testing gave the shelter animals "a second chance at life," while records obtained by the Tribune revealed that the labs had killed 116 of the 190 strays last year. Only 74 animals survived the research process to be adopted out as pets.
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The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 8, 2009
so even if the dog is too ill or too poorly socialized to be adopted into a loving home, that dog stays with an experienced Sanctuary foster caregiver for life. Right now they are part of the Shelter Challenge on The Animal Rescue Site ! The Sanctuary for Senior Dogs makes a lifelong commitment to the dogs they rescue.
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When Choosing A Pup, Research ‘Breeds’ Results
4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 26, 2011
At an NYC puppy shelter a few weeks ago, my mind was just about made up when I met Chester – The cutest Lab puppy I’d ever seen. After talking to the owner of the shelter however, I learned there was more to adopting little Chester, or any pet for that matter, than my love at first bark. Don’t let the dog eat your homework.
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Bo Obama in "Much Ado About Nothing"
Critter News
APRIL 14, 2009
There is a bit of a drama around the adoption of the Portuguese (yay!) He came from a breeder and did not have a successful first placement, but his is nowhere near the tough stories we hear about in shelters. But he wasn't really adopted from a breeder either. I think we animal people should just chill and enjoy the new puppy.
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4 The Love Of Animals
OCTOBER 13, 2011
We wanted to share this great initiative called “Bowl by Bowl” that challenges negative perceptions of shelter pets as well as helps feed animals in need. Purina One will donate a bowl of food to a shelter for every quiz completed on their Facebook page. After reaching their goal of 10,000 bowls in Sept.,
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Book: Shift Your Habit
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 1, 2010
Early Adopter. The Shift: Instead of buying your new friend from a pet store or breeder, adopt one from a shelter. Save $$: Up to $500 or more depending on animal and breed. Good for You: Adopting an orphaned animal keeps it from having to be euthanized.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JULY 12, 2009
Shop ‘til you drop in support of animal shelters, then get together with friends to share stories, advice and even pictures – all online. The site’s primary purpose is to raise money to help shelters care for homeless pets. Every year, six to eight million animals enter U. About Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health.
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
This Thursday, you can be a light for pets waiting in shelters. By uniting animal lovers across the world on one very special day, we can help raise awareness about animal adoption, and hopefully save the lives of more pets. ADOPT A PET! Always adopt. cats dogs events people helping animals'
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Mexican Activists Staged Protest Early this Month
Critter News
JANUARY 26, 2012
MEXICO CITY – Animal rights activists staged a protest against the sale of pets in Mexico City, urging residents to adopt dogs and other animals instead of buying them. The protest’s goal was to make “society aware” of the fact that animals “need time, love and lots of care,” AnimaNaturalis said. Late on this story.
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Petfinder turns 20! #MetOnPetfinder
4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
One of our favorite websites, Petfinder has helped facilitate more than 25 million pet adoptions through its shelter and rescue member organizations. MetOnPetfinder appeared first on 4 The Love of Animals. Anyone … Continue reading → The post Petfinder turns 20!
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4 The Love Of Animals
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
5K Run/Walk, Kid’s Fun Run and Adoption Celebration. Animal lovers Jane Lynch (Julie & Julia) and Carrie Ann Inaba (Dancing with the Stars) will help The Rescue Train host its 4th Annual 5k Run/Walk (3.1 The animals need us now more than ever!”. 4th ANNUAL “RACE FOR THE RESCUES” FUNDRASIER.
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San Francisco Considers Banning Pet Sales
Critter News
JULY 18, 2010
All companion animals including dogs, cats, hamsters, mice, rats, chinchillas, guinea pigs, birds, snakes, and lizards would be considered as pets. If it passes, San Francisco residents would have to go to a shelter or rescue group to adopt an animal. Pet sales would be banned altogether, except for the sale of pet fish.
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4 The Love Of Animals
JUNE 27, 2012
TONS of food to help feed shelter dogs. To help, simply write a blog post about Pedigree’s commitment to adoption and finding shelter dogs loving homes. For each post written, Pedigree will donate a 17-pound bag of Pedigree Dry Dog Food to a shelter in need. Just write a post and a shelter dog wins.
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2017 Tournament of Tails
4 The Love Of Animals
MARCH 17, 2017
Playing off the popularity of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament, Petplan’s Tournament of Tails features adoptable pets from 32 shelters across the country vying for the crown of top dog or cat. More importantly, the tournament brings much-needed awareness for … Continue reading →
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