Educational Resources
Myth: Pit bulls need a "strong hand"
The idea that pit-type dogs learn differently than other dogs, need to be handled with force, or must be punished for their behavior because of their perceived breed makeup is...
Myth: Pit bulls need a "strong hand"
The idea that pit-type dogs learn differently than other dogs, need to be handled with force, or must be punished for their behavior because of their perceived breed makeup is...
The Fallout of Visual Breed Identification
Visual identification - determining a dog's breed makeup based on their appearance - is commonly used in both animal welfare and law enforcement, despite ample evidence that it is highly inaccurate. Inaccurate breed...
The Fallout of Visual Breed Identification
Visual identification - determining a dog's breed makeup based on their appearance - is commonly used in both animal welfare and law enforcement, despite ample evidence that it is highly inaccurate. Inaccurate breed...
What Animal Rescue Advocates Need to Know About...
Amidst new CDC regulations for dogs entering the US as a preventative measure against rabies and a recent case in which 12 puppies were euthanized after rabies exposure, you may be seeing a lot...
What Animal Rescue Advocates Need to Know About...
Amidst new CDC regulations for dogs entering the US as a preventative measure against rabies and a recent case in which 12 puppies were euthanized after rabies exposure, you may be seeing a lot...
Spay Abortion: Why would a rescue choose to ter...
Terminating a pet pregnancy is often referred to as "spay abortion," and it is an extremely common practice in animal welfare, yet rarely discussed for fear of backlash from people who...
Spay Abortion: Why would a rescue choose to ter...
Terminating a pet pregnancy is often referred to as "spay abortion," and it is an extremely common practice in animal welfare, yet rarely discussed for fear of backlash from people who...
Questions to ask before you foster
Whether you've never fostered a pet before, or you're an experienced foster parent who is fostering for a new organization for the first time, it's important to ask questions before...
Questions to ask before you foster
Whether you've never fostered a pet before, or you're an experienced foster parent who is fostering for a new organization for the first time, it's important to ask questions before...
Setting adopters up for success: resources that...
Sometimes, adoptions don’t work out. It’s a tough reality in animal rescue — but what if we could reduce the number of failed adoptions with a few small changes to the adoption...
Setting adopters up for success: resources that...
Sometimes, adoptions don’t work out. It’s a tough reality in animal rescue — but what if we could reduce the number of failed adoptions with a few small changes to the adoption...
