Vulnerable kittens need protection long before they find a home. Today is National Kitten Day, a day that celebrates kittens while drawing attention to the many young cats still waiting for safety, care, and a home. Nearly half of all cats entering U.S. shelters are kittens, with about 1.58 million admitted in a single year.  Earlier this year, a two-month-old kitten named Elmer was brought to a Texas shelter after he was found covered in glue and close to death. Rescuers sp

Prevention is the best protection against becoming lost. July is Lost Pet Prevention Month, a campaign focused on helping animals stay safe and avoid becoming lost in the first place. An estimated one in three companion animals will go missing during their lifetime. In the U.S. alone, roughly 10 million dogs and cats are reported lost each year. One of those animals was Lola, a dog from Georgia who once saved her family's lives by alerting them to a house fire in the middle o

A registered microchip is only as useful as the information linked to it. Today is National ID Your Pet Day, a day dedicated to helping companion animals find their way back home if they ever become lost. It serves as an annual reminder to check collars, ID tags, and microchip information so companion animals can be reunited with the people who love them. After disappearing in 2014, Sierra was found 12 years later in a Florida shelter, more than 1,400 miles away from where s

Pets are often considered beloved members of the family, and their well-being is a priority for many pet guardians. However, what happens...

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Toxic poisons are used to kill stray dogs in many countries -- the poisons then go on to pollute the environment. You can help stop this...

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