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Q & A: Singing for Their Supper
Animal welfare issues are just one of the passions of the Indigo Girls, the Grammy-winning, politically active folk-rock duo who’ve been making hearts and minds sing for more than 20 years.  More...
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Saving Lives in the Gulf Coast
A groundbreaking spay/neuter initiative spells hope for homeless animals nationwide. More...
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Coffee Break: Your Favorite Service or Program Provided to the Public
In your space, you told us about your favorite service or program that your organization provides to the public, and why you think it’s important. More...
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Fight Cruelty with Knowledge
A new online resource provides citizens, the media, and law enforcement with the information they need to stop animal fighting and cruelty in their local community. More...
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People Power: Rescue Ink
They may not look like a typical group of animal advocates, but from performing day-to-day rescue to presenting animal housing workshops to running a large humane education program, the men of Rescue Ink get the job done. More...
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Poodle Power
Animal activist Jana Kohl takes both her new book and her dog, Baby, on the road to spread the grim truth about puppy mills. More...
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The "101" Department: Friends, Trolls, and Superpokes: Is Your Shelter Ready for Social Networking?
The MySpace generation won’t be young and poor forever, so now’s the time to reach them where they live—online. Social networking poses some challenges, but it’s an effective way for shelters to build visibility and raise money. More...
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Show Me the Money: I’m Too Sexy for my Doggles
The pooches of Portland, Ore., strutted their stuff last June for a good cause at the first annual Next Top Dog Model gala, a fundraiser to support the Oregon Humane Society. More...
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Field Trip: Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary
The Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues livestock from factory farms and educates the public about food choices that are better for the planet, the animals, and people. More...
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Field Trip: Dog Advisory Work Group (D.A.W.G.)
Through education and advocacy, D.A.W.G. helps resolve conflicts between dog-owning residents in Chicago and their dogless counterparts. More...
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The Costs of Dogfighting
The public’s ignorance about organized dogfighting came to an end last summer with the indictment of Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick. The outcry against the bloodsport was deafening—and gratifying to those who’ve long coped with the burdens of investigating dogfighters and caring for their victims. More...
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Q & A: Doggie Décor
Maya Richmond of the Maryland SPCA talks about a contest that takes dogs and shelter visitors around the country—and even around the world. More...
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Show Me the Money: Merlot and Malteses: A Magnificent Mix
Looking for a new fundraising idea? A happy hour for dogs and their human companions may be just the event you need, bringing in extra cash while also boosting your organization’s reputation. More...
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Coffee Break: How Reality TV Shows Affect Community Perceptions
How have reality TV shows like Animal Cops affected the community’s perceptions of what you do? When we asked that question, you flooded our inbox with responses. More...
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The Behavior Department: In the House
The Kentucky Humane Society brings behavior help to where the problems occur: the homes of pet owners. More...
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They're All Ears
Lots of children like reading books about animals. But these lucky kids get to read books to animals. More...
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Show Me the Money: It’s My Party (and I’ll Go to the Shelter)
Some animal shelters are getting festive, raising funds, and educating people about their work and the humane treatment of animals by hosting birthday parties for kids. More...
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Off Leash: Many Tongues, One Message
A shelter outreach campaign in Seattle gets on the bus. More...
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Abriendo Puertas a los Refugios de Animales
You may not speak Spanish, but chances are a significant segment of your community does—and many of your potential supporters may speak only Spanish. This feature looks at shelters that are reaching out to this growing but still underserved population. More...
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Language Lessons
As a companion piece to our feature on outreach to Spanish-speaking communities, we offer the first class of Spanish 101, shelter-style. More...
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Go Spay It on the Mountain
The HSUS’s Jennifer Hobgood tells the story of the organization's Rural Area Veterinary Services program, which brings vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, behavior advice, and much more to pet owners in underserved communities. More...
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Off Leash: A Brand New Car—With a Secret Message Inside
In Whatcom County, Washington, new car buyers get a great deal—free advice on saving pets’ lives. More...
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Pit Bulls: Dilemma and Debate
The mere mention of pit bulls can be enough to ignite debate among animal welfare professionals and the public alike, but a discussion on the topic at last week's Animal Care Expo included a general sentiment most would agree with: We've only just begun to tackle abuse of the breed. More...
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The Wild World of Wildlife Hotlines
The HSUS’s urban wildlife program field director, Laura Simon, along with HSUS program coordinator Becca DeWeerdt, operate a wildlife hotline that helps man and beast cohabit an increasingly crowded world. More...
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How to Create and Promote a Shelter Wish List
Despite the holiday stress, a feeling of good will and generosity is likely to be spreading in your community. That makes this holiday season the perfect time of year to create or improve your wish list. More...
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Finding Your Identity
To make sure your organization’s marketing is up to today’s fundraising challenges, take a fresh look inside and out. More...
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Finding the Weakest Link
Dogs Deserve Better, an advocacy group based in Pennsylvania, is determined to break the chain for backyard dogs. More...
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These Animals Lack Convictions ...
... but the Louisiana SPCA has one: They deserve homes. More...
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Small Postcards, Big Results
Postcards advertise behavior helpline at the SPCA of Pinellas County in Florida. More...
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Bumper-to-Bumper Education
Animal control license plates help spread humane messages. More...
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Sterilization Event at Hooters
Sound a little nuts? That’s the whole idea. More...
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Paws on Film
A California shelter gets a boost from the big screen. More...
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Mixed and Fixed: Not Pathetic, Just Pre-Owned!
A shelter in Georgia reframes the notion of pets with papers. More...
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The Accidental Shelter Tourist
Many shelters make sure their websites offer driving directions or even maps to tell people just how to find them. But some organizations are giving website visitors a sneak peek at just what they’ll find when they get there. More...
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A Humane Society in Michigan Gives Donors Pets for the Holidays...but They're On the Gift Boxes Rather Than In Them
Shelter-animal gift tags offer an inventive way to raise money while also promoting adoptions. More...
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Prevention Breeds Hope
As a board member of a mobile spay/neuter clinic, shelter veteran Betsy Pullen can finally open boxes without cringing at what’s inside. More...
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Shady Characters Inspire Shady Product
People's ignorance about the dangers of leaving pets in hot cars inspires the creation of a cool product. More...
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Snappy Ways to Sell the Snip
Usually underresourced, often understaffed, and almost always overwhelmed, animal shelters and advocacy groups are nothing if not creative, as demonstrated by these fresh approaches to spay/neuter promotion through the years. 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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The Ins and Outs of Cat Ownership
Local government and animal agencies in St. Louis unite to encourage residents to keep cats indoors. More...
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ShelterSpeak: Creative Outreach and Fundraising Events
Members of The HSUS’s National Companion Animals Advisory Group discuss their most successful creative outreach and fundraising events. More...
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Pets for the Bargain Hunter
Posters on display at the Humane Society of Missouri inform potential adopters that the local papers' ads promising free puppies and kittens are a classic example of bait-and-switch—new pets not obtained from the shelter come with all sorts of hidden costs. More...
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In Practice: Good Samaritan Postcards
Developed by Kate Pullen when she was the director of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria in Virginia, the card was designed to thank people who care enough to pick up strays and deliver them to the shelter. More...
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Dwelling on the Positive
AnimalKind offers persuasive posters with heart. More...
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Giving Pooches the Runaround
Faced with out-of-shape humans and shelter dogs in need of outdoor exercise, the city of Lubbock, Texas, finds a way to solve two problems with one leash. More...
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In Pursuit of Lifelong Homes: Helping the Human Animal
In the last of our six-part series on what it would really take to end the need for euthanasia of healthy, behaviorally sound cats and dogs, Animal Sheltering takes on an age-old problem: How can we help the wackiest species of all, Homo sapiens? More...
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Unforgettable—That's What You Are
While the media can be a powerful tool for getting the word out, there’s nothing like taking your services and action-inspiring messages directly to the people. More...
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Giving Dogs a Fighting Chance
In a tough city, an anti-animal-fighting campaign gathers momentum through education—and offers of cash. More...
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Animal Ordinance Violators Go Back to School
In Kansas City, Kansas, new program teaches first-time offenders the ABCs of responsible pet ownership. More...
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Music with a Message
A well-known bluegrass singer gives a refreshing voice—and a twangy twist—to the spay/neuter message. More...
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“Help! My new cat is peeing outside his litter box!”
Oregon Humane Society behavior/training specialist Tanya Roberts talks about the logistics of the behavior helpline program she set up in her shelter and its many successes. More...
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The Face That Launched A Thousand Adoptions?
Putting a positive twist on "most wanted" posters, the Potter League for Animals plasters local bus stop shelters in Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island, with the faces of lovable animals. More...
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Following a Trail of Happy Tails
Animal shelters in one California county link resources to promote their services during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week. More...
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Training Wheels for Pet Owners
Renowned dog trainer and shelter operator Sue Sternberg describes "Training Wheels," the inspiring program her shelter has created to reach out to the most needy members of the community. More...
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How to Lead a Shelter Tour
Conducting a tour of your facility is a great way to show the public just how much you do. These guidelines are geared toward a children's school-group tour, but they can be modified for adolescents, special-needs groups, or adults. More...
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Shelter Adopters Served Here
A Vermont deli dishes out more than doughnuts. More...
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Public Relations: It's in the Cards
By producing trading cards for animal control personnel, a few municipal agencies are helping officers make some memorable introductions. More...
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Learning Big Lessons on a Small Scale
A museum in Providence, Rhode Island, teaches children respect for animals by replicating the sights and functions of a real animal shelter. More...
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Selling Your Organization's Messages
A former executive director introduces the concept of "social marketing," an approach that helps shelters accomplish their goals by listening to the customer. More...
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How to Set Up a Community Education Booth
Incorporating a community education booth into your outreach program is a great way to teach people about animal issues and your shelter’s programs. More...
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