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Fire & Ice
The season that brought the worst ice storm in decades to Massachusetts brought the worst bushfires in history to the Australian state of Victoria. In this double feature, two shelter staff who worked through the disasters tell their stories, and emphasize the value of being prepared.  More...
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Field Trip: Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and the Brazos Animal Shelter
The Brazos Animal Shelter does not have a staff veterinarian, but through a partnership with Texas A&M University, veterinary students provide crucial medical care to shelter animals during all four years of their professional training. More...
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The "101" Department: Strength in Numbers
The idea of animal welfare organizations working together harmoniously might seem like a pipe dream, but groups around the country are forming coalitions to work toward the common goal of saving animals’ lives. Learn what these alliances have achieved, and how the groups in your community can lay down their arms and join hands. More...
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Katrina's Silver Lining
Before the storm, animal welfare advocates were often left out of state and federal disaster planning. But the devastation left behind by Hurricane Katrina made the link between saving animals’ lives and saving humans’ all too clear. More...
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Field Trip: Washington Animal Rescue League
Learn about the Washington Animal Rescue League's newly renovated facility, beneficial partnerships with other animal welfare groups, bustling medical center, and more. More...
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Field Trip: Animal Humane Society
In 2007, three Twin Cities area animal welfare organizations merged to form the Animal Humane Society, and the change has proven beneficial for both people and animals in the community. More...
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To the Rescue: A Real Cliff-Hanger
Working together, a team of animal control and emergency officials in Virginia rescue a dog trapped on a small ledge 150 feet above the Maury River. More...
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The Ties That Bond
The American Humane Association has published a new booklet that explores the link between animal abuse and children’s well-being. More...
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The State of the Cat
Last fall, leaders from the animal welfare, veterinary, and pet industries gathered in Denver to discuss how to improve the image and status of cats in our communities. More...
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When We All Howl Together
The newly formed National Federation of Humane Societies seeks to unite national and local groups to raise public awareness of animal issues and gain more clout for animal welfare in Congress and statehouses. More...
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Better Cooperation Leads to Better Outcomes in Vermont
A new system that streamlines responsibilities for handling cruelty cases is helping the Addison County Humane Society in Vermont achieve better outcomes for animals. More...
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They Fought for the Law—and They Won
New legislation in New Mexico addresses shelter standards and euthanasia licensing. More...
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Creature Feature: The Tortoise and the Scare
When the executive director of a Florida shelter saw developers moving into a space across the street, she feared for the lives of the gopher tortoises who already lived there. A unique collaboration saved the reptiles from the roaring bulldozers of development. More...
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A Common Cause Meets an Uncommon Solution
Leaders of the animal protection field sign peace treaty and urge coalition-building on the local level. More...
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Feral Cats: A Tale of Five Cities
Although humans still haven’t found the ultimate answer to feral cat problems, the five programs profiled in this article are finding success in their respective communities. More...
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Philanthropy by the People, for the People
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control institutes grants for local nonprofits. More...
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Building Bridges: Cooperation Between Former Adversaries Does Wonders for the Animals in a Rural Virginia Community
A profile of a county facility in rural Virginia that's steadily improving as a result of cooperation among municipal officials, volunteers, and activists. More...
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What's Happening: Animal Cruelty
HSUS New England Regional Director Joanne Bourbeau talks about the goals and accomplishments of the Vermont Animal Cruelty Task Force. More...
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One Animal, One Person, One Situation at a Time
One volunteer is changing the lives of pets and their owners, one situation at a time. More...
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Some Day, There Will Be No " " Marks
An adoption counselor and relative newcomer to the field finds inspiration in a meeting of the Denver Metro Area Shelter Alliance, a coalition of local animal protection organizations working to mend the rifts that often exist between agencies that take different approaches toward a common goal. More...
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The Language of Cooperation
To start on the path toward reducing euthanasia, members of the Metro Denver Shelter Alliance first had to learn how to talk to each other. More...
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Living with Kudzu
A unique look at how your agency's critics may actually be able to help your organization and the animals it serves. More...
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Animal Homelessness Has No Borders
A New York shelter director says he won’t consider the race to end the need for euthanasia won until everyone can declare victory. More...
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Different Means to the Same End
An animal activist and writer in Florida tells of her rewarding experiences with veterinarians, who have assisted local animal protection organizations with public education sessions and medical care and advice. More...
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One Humane Alliance Makes a Difference in Eight Counties
Twelve humane organizations from eight counties in western North Carolina band together to establish a high-volume spay/neuter clinic. More...
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