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Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

Grade 4 students learning about empathy by painting adoptable dogs.

The Empathy Pawject is empowering kids and animals alike.

Illustration of different animals

Stand up for animals, but stay safe.

Two vets examining a dog in the office.

Everything you need to know before Election Day.

Woman snuggling a dog in her bed at home.

Fostering a pet can be one way to help a person in need escape a dangerous situation.

A Southwest captain made a new friend in kitten Avery while flying 145 shelter animals affected by Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene to the Midwest.

“It was love at 30,000 feet,” Lucky Dog Animal Rescue’s CEO said.

Animal shelters working to rescue pets ahead of Hurricane Milton.

These shelters and rescue organizations are in need of emergency fosters and donations.

dog being saved by a human

These organizations are assisting with rescue efforts—and they need your help.

Woman holding two young kittens.

And what you can do to help.

Women waiting for their flight at the airport with their dog.

Without the advocacy they need, these animals rely on Americans for help.

Facebook scam leaves humane society in The Dalles ‘paralyzed’ as Meta does nothing.

The nonprofit’s page was hacked, leaving their operations paused and potential adopters vulnerable to theft.

A woman tries to snuggle a reluctant cat

If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help.

Ellos Son La Razon, the shelter in Ensenada we have been rescuing dogs from since 2017, is closing it’s doors in 2 months.

Here’s how to recognize the signs that you’ve encountered one.

Two cats sitting inside in the sun.

The annual festival will delight cat lovers in 250 theaters nationwide.

PA State Police responded to a welfare check at a residence in Erie County.

You can help a local shelter get them the medical care they need.

Couple shopping with their dog in a store.

Find out how to buy truly cruelty-free products.

Spencer, who runs SB Mowing, was making a video when he stumbled on a cat with an injured leg.

How his viral video led to critical help for Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary in Texas.

In addition to lowering the risk of cancer and certain types of infections, spaying and neutering can reduce unwanted behaviors and even extend the lifespan of our beloved companions.

You can show your support for the SDHS at the San Diego Superior Court through Wednesday of this week.

anonymous woman pampering and taking care about a small ginger kitten

Adoption isn’t for everyone—here are other ways you can be there for animals in need.

AHS is a no-kill animal shelter that has been saving the lives of animals since 1952.

Find out how you can help the pets affected by the storm.

Couple hug their Pit Bull dog outside on the beach.

And why the problem of long-term rescue and foster animals persists.

a dog in a crate being carried onto a plane by volunteers

Domestic and international transport volunteers are in high demand—here’s how you can become one.

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