Articles
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May 1, 2010
A Tribute to Mutts
Once disparaged as "mongrels," mixed-breed dogs are actually the ultimate hybrids'each one like a purebred unto itself. Shelters might do well to follow the example of boutique stores and let the public know that their available mutts are really something unique'a treat for true dog lovers.
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March 1, 2010
Maintaining the Bond
Get the scoop on Pets for Life New York City, an HSUS pilot program dedicated to helping people resolve problems that otherwise could lead to surrender, abandonment, or neglect of their animals.
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March 1, 2010
Banking on Generosity to Feed Hungry Animals
In hard economic times, pet food pantries supply a lifeline to struggling pet owners and their furry companions.
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January 1, 2010
On the Inside, Looking Out
In 2005, inmates at San Quentin State Prison began working with dogs from a local shelter, helping to socialize and prepare the canines for new homes. It's not a unique program: Dozens of prisons around the country have teamed up with area shelters and rescue groups.
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November 1, 2009
Off Leash: Scooby Dooby Doo, Where Are You?
The Sacramento SPCA recently unveiled a series of ads using iconic animal cartoon characters'or, more precisely, their absence'to show that when pets aren't around, there's a void in our lives.
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March 1, 2009
Helping Workplaces Go To the Dogs
Dogs at Work: A Practical Guide to Creating Dog-Friendly Workplaces, a new book published by The HSUS, explains why dogs at work can be good for employees' souls as well as the organization's bottom line.
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March 1, 2009
Nominate a Dog for a Valor Award
Did a dog from your shelter act heroically to save a person in need? Have you heard about a dog who gallantly rose to action in the face of danger? Help us recognize these courageous canines by nominating a heroic dog for a Dog of Valor Award.
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November 1, 2008
Off Leash: Tatt's What We're Talking About
Working in animal protection can leave a mark on people'and some of those marks are more visible than others! We asked you to send in pictures of your animal tattoos, and we voted on the best photos and stories.
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November 1, 2008
Puppy Love that Lasts
A study shows that pet owners feel more secure in their relationships with their pets than with their romantic partners.
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November 1, 2008
Q & A: A Flood of Emotion
Dr. Chris Duke of the Bienville Medical Center in Mississippi talks about his community's emotional aftershocks from Katrina, and how residual pet and owner stresses flow into one another.
