About 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs—about one every 13 seconds—are put down in U.S. shelters each year. Often these animals are the offspring of cherished family pets. Spay/neuter is a proven way to reduce pet overpopulation, ensuring that every pet has a family to love them.
A solution is possible and starts with each of us taking one small step: getting our own pets spayed or neutered. To help stop pet overpopulation further, consider adopting your next pet from an animal shelter.
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February 18, 2015
Local Animal Care Organizations Receive ‘Pets for Life’ Mentorship Grant
Five local animal care organizations from around the country have been selected to receive the Pets for Life Mentorship program grant.
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February 9, 2015
Help Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals by Changing State Laws at Humane Lobby Day
You can help pass laws that protect animals in your state. Humane Lobby Day is easy, fun and guaranteed to make you feel like a powerful animal activist. We'll help you find the Humane Lobby Day in your state.
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February 6, 2015
The AKC: Worst in Show
As breed fanciers and dog lovers gear up for the Westminster Dog Show, we look at the record and ask why the American Kennel Club (AKC) won't step up to protect purebred dogs from the horrors of puppy mills.
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December 17, 2014
Q and A with Ian Harding: Pretty Little Liars Star Talks About His Love for Animals
Ian Harding of Pretty Little Liars talks about his love for birds and his two rescued lab-poodle mixes.
