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Does this exist? Birth control "pill" for dogs or cats?
I recently told the heartbreaking story of Baby Bear during his final moments on Earth. An innocent, gentle dog, he was needlessly put to...

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May 24, 20242 min read


75% of kittens won't survive ...
“Kitten season.” It may sound adorable, but tragically, it is a time of suffering and death for millions of homeless kittens. Kitten...

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May 14, 20242 min read


Warning: deadly disease spreads in warm weather...
As the weather gets warmer, your companion animal may be more at risk of contracting leptospirosis. Animals like dogs and cats, as well...

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May 8, 20242 min read


Left in cages for months at a time...
Animal shelters across the country are in a crisis, and the situation continues to worsen. [1] In Los Angeles, multiple large dogs are...

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May 6, 20242 min read


Why is Spay Day Important?
Together, we can end the Cycle of Suffering by revolutionizing the world of spay and neuter surgeries! Overpopulation is the biggest...

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Feb 21, 20243 min read


FIP is Killing Cats...a Cure Exists...So Why isn't it Available?
Bella the cat was only 8 months old when she became exhausted and her stomach looked extremely bloated. Her guardian, Andrea — a friend...

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Jan 23, 20246 min read


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


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


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


Sickening Cruelty YOU helped fight in 2023
2023 was a BIG year for 600 Million Dogs and animals all around the world. And none of it would be possible without you — our deeply...

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Dec 11, 20236 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


Watching Cat Videos is Good for You!
Good news! Science has confirmed what we already thought: watching cat videos is good for you! A study of 7,000 people, conducted by...

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Nov 30, 20234 min read


New Virus Discovered from Cat Bite
A man contracted a never-before-seen virus after being bitten by a cat in the United Kingdom. The man went to the hospital with swollen...

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Nov 16, 20234 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
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