Mission. According To Pets Alive (2016), The Mission Of

Turner, P., Berry, J., & MacDonald, S. (2012, August). Animal shelters and animal welfare: Raising the bar. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3398531/

    Thirty years ago, Best Friend Animal Sanctuary was founded when a group of people had a vision to create a sanctuary for abandoned and abused animals. The main co-founders include: Francis Battista, Judah Battista, Silva Battista, Gregory Castle, Gabriel DePeyer, Jana DePeyer, Steven Hirano, Faith Maloney, Anne Mejia, and Cyrus Mejia.  With very little money and no master plan, they set out to create something very ambitious.  One of their major goals was to create a no-kill animal sanctuary, but unfortunately they didn’t have much of a voice until their sanctuary grew larger.  They didn’t want to become famous or wealthy, but do the right thing for creatures who could not speak or act for themselves.  To take the next step, in 1984, the founders made a promise to one another and the animals they cares for, that they would build a sanctuary in Southern Utah.  Their mission was to bring about a time when there are no more homeless pets.  They would dedicate their lives to housing and finding homes for unwanted pets while spreading

We rely on the generosity of people just like you to help support our no-kill animal rescue mission.

Imagine you were in a hospital and your doctor mentions pet therapy and you decide to try it out. Your doctor arranges for you to meet with someone in the morning to tell you all about it. Soon after that, a dog and its handler visit you in your room and you are invited to pet the dog, play with it, and ask questions to the owner. After the visit you realize you're smiling, less tired, and more optimistic, and you can't wait to tell your friends and family about it, and can't wait for tomorrow to see the dog again. This is called pet therapy. Because pet therapy is popular today people should understand the physical, mental, and social benefits before making a decision.

Thank you for your The mission of the Houston SPCA is to promote commitment to and respect for all animals and to protect them from suffering, abuse and exploitation. We work towards that mission by intervening on behalf of more than 50,000 animals a year, including cats and dogs; small

For my Civic Responsibility Project, I chose to volunteer at Paws Humane, a non-profit organization in Columbus that provides shelter for homeless pets and aides in placing them with a fit owner. Paws rescues captured strays from Animal Control and accepts owner-surrendered animals. The accepted animals range from dogs and cats of all ages to small critters, such as rabbits. Paws has a no-kill policy, so the animals not adopted remain at the shelter until they finally find a home. Unfortunately, some animals remain at the shelter longer than others; some have been at the shelter 300+ days. Paws does not only adopt out animals though; they operate a clinic next door that offers affordable spay and neutering. These surgeries are an important

NAME OF THE PROGRAM: Psychiatric Service Dogs WHO DELIVERS THE PROGRAM: Canadian Service Dog Foundation PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Service Dog program focuses on training dogs with skills necessary to provide support to individuals with physical and mental health problems, specifically anxiety, panic disorders and depression. The organization itself does not provide

If having more pets in your home is nut not going to happen, you can still get involved in rescue by providing transportation between homes. Many large rescue organizations place pets in homes all across the country, which require one or several drivers to transport the

Animals are the best thing that can happen to anybody, pets aren’t just some burden in your home making a hole in your wallet. Think of a pet as a child, your child,

Although their mission statement is addressed to the welfare of all animals, this organization shelters and provides care for dogs and cats only. The shelter does not accept stray animals, but rather focuses on giving suggestions and alternatives to people who are thinking about releasing their pets to shelters, such as providing veterinary care or animal behavior classes. If people do not wish to do this, then they can release their ownership of their pets to the shelter, and the organization will provide the dog or cat with food, water, housing, and veterinary needs. Animals who enter into the organization’s care will receive housetraining and the social skills necessary in order for them to be adopted into a home. The organization claims that there is an unlimited amount of space in their shelters, and in 2014, 6,995 dogs and cats were adopted with an adoption rate of 90%. The shelters of the organization are not kill shelters and will house the animals under their care for as long as

“Pre-Vet Volunteers Needed for Neuter Wet-Lab” that simple statement serendipitously led me to opportunities and experiences I’d never anticipated. That advertisement arrived in my e-mail inbox over three years ago posted by the University of Florida ,College of Veterinary Medicine, Student Chapter of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians Wet

Each year, 2.7 million adoptable dogs and cats are euthanized in America. Too many people are breeding their pets for a quick buck, but not realizing the effect that their actions play in the animal world. As breeders and puppy mills are mass producing purebred puppies/kittens for thousands of dollars, there sits an abandoned dog/cat in a shelter who costs much less. This drastic number of euthanized animals could be reduced if Americans spay/neuter their pets and consider rescue shelters over a high-end breeder.

Since my cat Muffin was euthanized (put to sleep) three years ago, I have always found a desire to help animals. I was really sad when Muffin got really sick and I felt helpless to her. She had two surgeries but the vet still couldn’t find out what was wrong.

Animal Shelters Annotated Bibliography Mallory Grayson COMM 2367: Persuasive Communication T/TR 2:20-3:40 Kelsey Woods September 10, 2015 Animal Shelters Annotated Bibliography Newspaper or Periodical Baranauckas, C. (2001, June 30). For Animal Shelters, Two Paths. Retrieved September 10, 2015, from http://www.nytimes.com/2001/07/01/nyregion/for-animal-shelters-two-paths.html Beginning with the heart-wrenching tale of a yellow Labrador retriever being dumped at the doors of North Shore Animal League,

The benefits of the SPCA is that its volunteers not only help the animals but, people and the community, too. According to Warren Cox, executive director of the SPCA "We must work together to create a better world foe people and for animals...a place of love, kindness, and compassion." The SPCA's mission statement is