We receive many emails from readers asking how they can donate to us. Our response is this: Please don’t give to us, but support your local shelter instead with supplies, money, or volunteer time. You can use our shelter locator … Continue reading
Although your pet may wish you’d never heard about it, we feel it’s our responsibility to let you know that today is National Dress Up Your Pet Day. Animal behaviorist and founder of National Dress Up Your Pet Day Colleen Paige notes … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again. You could make an ambitious pledge to hit the gym five times a week or learn a new language, but you might end up biting off more than you can chew. If you’re looking for … Continue reading
Some, but not all, shelters and rescues put a hold on adoptions until after the holidays. Why? Because some folks buy a live gift for another person who may not be ready for the responsibility. But parents or partners who do want to have a pet … Continue reading
We want to send out a huge “thank you” to everyone who participated in our Shelter Sweethearts Photo Contest! We’ve chosen 6 winners and are preparing to give $10,000 to shelters and rescues. Whether you submitted a photo or simply voted, we greatly … Continue reading
The first full week of November is National Animal Shelter and Rescue Appreciation Week. Most animal rescuers are the quiet sort, working behind the scenes to make conditions better for homeless animals. Even if you have been known to say, … Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy is a reminder of just how important it is to heed the old Boy Scout motto: be prepared. We all think that it will never happen to us, but the truth of the matter is that natural and … Continue reading
Depending on the facilities a shelter uses, natural disasters such as hurricanes can be a logistical nightmare. If your local group will shelter in place for the duration of the event, they will need drinkable water and possibly some help … Continue reading
If your organization is like most local animal shelters and rescues, you probably spend a lot of time and effort planning fundraising and adoption events, and brainstorming other creative ways to let your local community know about who you are … Continue reading
HSSP Director Didi Culp has a piece on horse care in this week’s Frederick News-Post: In the September Issue of Equus magazine, veterinary findings were compared with horse owner reports. Some discrepancies, and not in a positive direction, were evident. In … Continue reading
