Did you know that yesterday, Sunday, August 26, was National Dog Day? Did you miss it? Not to worry, we’re here with a little background on this pawsitively awesome holiday, and a few ideas of how you can celebrate! (Better late … Continue reading
Along with moving and behavioral issues, one of the most common reasons people decide to surrender their family pet to a shelter is because they are expecting a new baby. Of course, no one wants to relinquish their four-legged baby … Continue reading
As people across the country prepare to celebrate our Nation’s Independence, shelter workers are bracing themselves for one of the busiest pet-intake days of the summer: July 5th. The day following those spectacular fireworks displays, shelters are frequently flooded with terrified … Continue reading
While summertime is full of fun activities for both pets and their humans — vacations, barbecues, romps by the lake or the seashore — it can also be a stressful and dangerous season for both human and canine alike. Right … Continue reading
Pack some Milkbones in the lunchbox and put a doggie bowl down by the water cooler, because Friday is Pet Sitters International’s Take Your Dog To Work Day®! While some of us are lucky enough to work from home with our … Continue reading
June is National Adopt-a-Cat month, and for us here at the Humane Society for Shelter Pets, that means taking a moment to appreciate all that cats do for us, and meditate on the reasons why we should all head down … Continue reading
It is a sad end to what we hoped would be a Biggest Loser-esque tale of weight loss and redemption: on Saturday, Meow, the 39-lb. rescue cat from the Santa Fe Shelter & Humane Society died from respiratory complications related … Continue reading
Behind every great organization is a group of dedicated individuals willing to lend their time and expertise to help create something truly special. Today, the Humane Society for Shelter Pets is proud to announce the eleven members of our brand … Continue reading
Regardless of whether you’re a social media butterfly or a Twitter-hating neo-Luddite, there is no getting around the fact that social media is here to stay, and has forever altered the way businesses and organizations interact with their customers, supporters … Continue reading
Humane Society for Shelter Pets Launches Nationwide Assistance Grants Program for Local Shelters Grants Allow Local Humane Organizations to Focus on Caring for America’s Homeless Pets Washington, DC – Today, the Humane Society for Shelter Pets (HSSP) is excited to … Continue reading
