Animal Welfare Professionals

The shift that made a big difference for us was getting a veterinarian that is an HQHVSN specialist. She can come to our facility during the day and do 30 spay/neuter surgeries. Due to this positive change, we have also been able to implement public spay/neuter for cats. We'll be adding dogs soon! It ... See More

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In the first month of the year we had two devastating floods (thankfully neither of which reached our animals) that wiped our our humane education room, public restrooms, our back dog kennel hallway and ceiling, as well as the entirety of our administrative offices. Even with strong financial and emotional ... See More

We're a nonprofit organization ( Animal Humane Advocacy ) that has successfully hosted low-cost vaccination and wellness clinics for years, serving pet owners who otherwise would not have access to basic veterinary care. Our longtime veterinarian, who generously supported this work, is now retiring, ... See More

Slack works well for quick updates, although channels can get messy without clear naming. A shared Google Calendar helps a lot with volunteer schedules and Zoom calls since everyone can see what is coming up without digging through chats. One thing that helped our group was keeping one single Google ... See More

A simple option that works for many older cats is boiled chicken or turkey mixed with a bit of the cooking broth so it stays soft. Some people add a small amount of pumpkin or mashed sweet potato for fiber. It helps to blend everything lightly so it is easier to eat. Rotating in canned sardines in water ... See More

Landlords often mix up ADA rules with housing rules, so some of this happens because they are looking at the wrong law. Housing decisions follow the Fair Housing Act, and that act treats emotional support animals differently from service animals. Most places will only back off once the tenant gives the ... See More

A dog named Willow taught me patience in a way nothing else ever did. She came in terrified of everything, she froze if someone walked too fast or raised their voice even a little. Progress happened in tiny steps, like her taking food from my hand or choosing to sit next to me instead of hiding. Watching ... See More

Most people here mix dry food with a bit of wet food since it keeps things simple and the pets usually eat it without drama. Shops like PetSmart and Petco have plenty of options, and the local supermarkets carry the common brands too. Online delivery through Chewy is popular because it arrives fast and ... See More