Category: pets

Finding Fido: Could America run out of dogs?

(BPT) - Millions of people every year open their hearts and homes to rescue dogs to find their new best friend. It's an act of compassion that is beneficial and fulfilling for person and pet.But, a new study shows adoption is not an option for everyone...

Finding Fido: Could America run out of dogs?

(BPT) - Millions of people every year open their hearts and homes to rescue dogs to find their new best friend. It's an act of compassion that is beneficial and fulfilling for person and pet.But, a new study shows adoption is not an option for everyone...

Finding Fido: Could America run out of dogs?

(BPT) - Millions of people every year open their hearts and homes to rescue dogs to find their new best friend. It's an act of compassion that is beneficial and fulfilling for person and pet.But, a new study shows adoption is not an option for everyone...

Shelter volunteers play critical role in animal welfare efforts

(BPT) - Approximately 6.5 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters each year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This massive number underscores the need for volunteers to provide the necessary care to ensure as many pets as possible can be placed in permanent, loving homes. In fact, most …

Shelter volunteers play critical role in animal welfare efforts

(BPT) - Approximately 6.5 million cats and dogs enter animal shelters each year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA). This massive number underscores the need for volunteers to provide the necessary care to ensure as many pets as possible can be placed in permanent, loving homes. In fact, most …

Year-round ways to help pets and their families in need

(BPT) - Approximately 48 million Americans face food insecurity every day, according to Feeding America, a non-profit organization and network of more than 200 food banks. That means they, and their pets, face uncertain access to a sufficient amount of affordable, healthy food.“People who face food insecurity should not have to sacrifice the unconditional love and …

Year-round ways to help pets and their families in need

(BPT) - Approximately 48 million Americans face food insecurity every day, according to Feeding America, a non-profit organization and network of more than 200 food banks. That means they, and their pets, face uncertain access to a sufficient amount of affordable, healthy food.“People who face food insecurity should not have to sacrifice the unconditional love and …

Plastic prosthesis helps one dog live a better life [Video]

Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) - Hudson is a friendly 4-year-old pit bull mix, a therapy dog who brings smiles to everyone he meets. You wouldn’t know it now, but Hudson’s life began in tragedy: when he was just a few weeks old, he was abandoned on railroad tracks, severely …