San Diego Humane Society Introduces New Lost Pet Resource

Did you know that 1 in 3 pets will become lost at some point during their lives? The San Diego Humane Society alone takes in around 19,000 stray pets per year, and only 22% are reunited with their families. To help increase the number of found pets, our friends at San Diego Humane recently introduced …

New Documentary Looks at the Homeless Pet Issue in the American South

FREE PUPPIES! is the title of a new documentary film that follows a dedicated group of people who work to rescue and rehome the many stray dogs in the American South. The reasons for the large numbers of homeless pets in the South are complex, as a piece on the film in the New York …

Rising Pet Food Costs Put Strain on European Pet Owners

High rates of inflation and increased pet food and supply prices are impacting pets and their owners across Europe and the UK. According to an article on the Pet Food Industry website, the cost of caring for dogs, cats, and other companion animals is leading to increased rates of pet relinquishment and abandonment. In the …

Hurricane Ian Impacts Florida Pets

Hurricane Ian caused significant damage to homes in Florida, leading many pet owners to seek temporary shelter. How is this impacting Florida pets? A report from National Public Radio says that many Florida animal shelters are evacuating their animals to other locations to prepare for the influx of newly homeless pets. Pets affected by the …

Cat Care Experts Outline the Different Categories of Domestic Cats

The International Cat Care animal welfare organization has created a helpful guide to the different kinds of cats that you might see in your community. Whether you live in an urban, suburban, or rural environment, it’s common to see cats in outdoor areas, but did you know that there are different types of homeless and …