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Tiny tech to save our companions from tragedy?
Sure, microchips can feel like Big Brother is watching. But if your dog or cat has a chip, they’re four times more likely to make it home...
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Jan 18, 20244 min read
An End to Dog Meat in South Korea?
GREAT NEWS for animals! South Korea's parliament passed a bill on January 9 banning the practice of breeding and slaughtering dogs for...
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Jan 15, 20245 min read
30 Himalayan Cats abandoned?
Even though there is a global overpopulation of cats overall, Himalayan cats are expensive to buy. A quick online search shows this...
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Jan 10, 20242 min read
Dogs, Paul McCartney, Alexander the Great and Audrey Hepburn!
The connection between dogs and humans is timeless, going far beyond geographical boundaries, cultures, and generations. Some human/dog...
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Jan 5, 20244 min read
A stray dog "breaks into a human nursing home" 3 times!
Scout refused to live out his days at the animal shelter in Michigan, where he was picked up as a stray dog. He chose his adopters all on...
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Jan 4, 20242 min read
What Happened to Alex Pacheco?
Alex Pacheco, often hailed as the "Father of the Modern Day Animal Rights Movement" in the United States, has dedicated decades of his...
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Jan 2, 20245 min read
Any zoo-goers in your family? If so, please share.
Lolita the orca whale spent over half a century in "the world's smallest orca tank" at the Miami Seaquarium. The tank was just 4 times...
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Dec 29, 20233 min read
End your year on a note so high, only your dog will hear it!
Wishing you a very happy and healthy 2024! 2023 was a BIG year for 600 Million Dogs and animals all around the world. And none of it...
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Dec 26, 20235 min read
Why is this shelter in lockdown?
The Bad News: Shelters pushed past capacity ... creating the perfect conditions for deadly dog flu outbreaks. The Good News: There are...
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Dec 20, 20233 min read
Hope Unleashed with scientific progress for animals!
Thanks to you, exciting progress is being made in our work ... ... to end the #1 cause of suffering for dogs and cats, pet...
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Dec 18, 20233 min read
6 Reasons Never to Give Animals as Surprise Gifts!
After the holiday season, shelters often report an uptick in animals who are given up to shelters. In fact, the animals who are abandoned...
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Dec 15, 20234 min read
Dogs and Cats Stolen for Meat in Vietnam
Recently in South Korea, animal advocates made progress in their efforts to ban the cruel dog meat trade. But in Vietnam, dogs and cats...
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Dec 8, 20236 min read
Animals Don't Belong on Store Shelves!
Clark County in Nevada has recently proposed a ban on pet stores selling live animals! Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft says that...
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Nov 14, 20234 min read
Catching Cancer in Companion Animals
Protecting Companion Animals from Cancer Cancer is a terrible reality for many companion animals, just as it is for humans. Early...
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Nov 10, 20234 min read
A GivingTuesday MATCH you don't want to miss!
GIVING TUESDAY: NOVEMBER 28 YOUR GIFT MATCHED UP TO $35,000! Coco had a history of neglect. Team 600 responded to a call about a dog...
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Nov 9, 20232 min read
Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month!
Why "Adopt a Senior Pet Month" Matters November is “Adopt a Senior Pet Month,” an important time to consider some of the most overlooked...
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Nov 6, 20234 min read
Animal Homelessness Increasing
Shelter Animals Count, a trustworthy source that keeps up with animal sheltering data, recently released a disturbing report. The number...
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Nov 2, 20235 min read
Private Rescue Groups vs. Government-Run Animal Shelters
What’s the difference between private rescue groups and government-run animal shelters? In case you haven't been involved in animal...
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Oct 24, 20236 min read
Vet doesn't want to see you? It's not you, it's them
National Vet Shortage Crisis The bond between humans and their companion animals has always run incredibly deep. Over the past few years,...
600milliondogs.org
Oct 17, 20234 min read
National Cat Day — October 29
October 29 is National Cat Day. From their gentle purrs to their crazy rambunctious antics, they bring a smile to our faces. And do you...
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Oct 12, 20234 min read
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