THERE ARE LEOPARDS IN LOUISIANA, AND THEY LEFT THEIR SPOTS ON OUR HEARTS
If you Google statistics on animal shelter populations you will see the following two facts at the top of every list and entry: Around 1.5 million healthy, adoptable animals are euthanized each year in the US (670,000 dogs and 860,000 cats to be exact). And over 50% of euthanasia cases occur in Texas, California, North […]
THE PRICE OF BEING PUREBRED
Much like our favorite colors, how we prefer our eggs cooked, and the handful of songs we play on repeat; if you love dogs, you’re inevitably drawn to particular breeds. Even if it’s the classic mutt you fancy, you’re likely partial to the amalgam of characteristics and unique personalities they’re known for. But it’s important […]
THESE CATS ARE GONNA LEARN TO TWO STEP
As gray clouds rolled in and the first drops of rain began to fall on the Maryland shore in the early hours of October 1, more than a few of us burrowed a little further under the covers, hoping to put off facing Ian’s arrival after tracking the storm’s slow march up the coast. But […]
From Shelter to Sofa – Meet Kash!
When you adopt a pet from a shelter or rescue, you see that pet transform once coming into a home environment. Shelters and rescues can be very stressful for dogs- they are loud, and due to the shelter crisis in the United States, most shelters are at capacity. We humans can turn around and walk […]
What is Race for Life Rescue?
Did you know that around 4 million companion animals enter the U.S shelter system each year? That seems like an insanely high number, but the saddest statistic is that out of those 4 million cats and dogs, roughly 350,000 are euthanized and never make it out of the shelter. Over 50% of shelter euthanasias come […]
Don’t Forget About the Felines!
Cats need transport just as much as dogs do; it is estimated that out of the 6.2 million companion animals that enter the U.S shelter system yearly, 3.2 million are cats! A phrase you may hear at your local shelter is ‘kitten season,’ which is the period most commonly from May to August when cats […]
