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L.A. Love & Leashes Benefit Event – The first non-profit pet store

Hey PackPeople, We need your support: my friend Marissa is volunteering for a great organization in Los Angeles called L.A. Love & Leashes and she has asked me to help get them some exposure. Please read what they do and how you can help support their awesome work. This Thursday night, June 28th, there is […]

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Animal Welfare in the Philippines – Tina’s love for animals

From guest author: Kristine Vicencio Kristine is an animal advocate and guardian in the Philippines. She just started a blog to raise awareness about animal welfare in the Philippines and to share her stories – and we at PackPeople believe that her idea needs to be shared and supported! Thank you for reaching out, Kristine. Here is her first […]

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Why do L.A.’s Animal Services FAIL?

This is just one example of many, why U.S. shelter systems suck: on Thursday last week I called the East Valley Animal Shelter in Van Nuys to receive more information about one specific dog. I saw a Mastiff, a massive, super sweet-looking dog on the shelter’s website who reminded me of my own dog Samson. […]

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Rescued animals fly on the wings of love – Interview with Debi from Pilots N Paws [Audio]

Pilots N Paws is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 by animal lover Debi Boies and pilot Jon Wehrenberg, an online platform created to provide free plane transport for shelter and foster animals and rescue organizations – served by volunteer pilots. I remember last year when I was looking desperately for safe transportation for our little kitty […]

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A – Z: Interviews [Written, Audio and Video]

A Ace of Hearts Rescue Foundation Animal Ark Animal Liberation Front – ALF Animal Rescue Inc. Arm the Animals Aubrie Kavanaugh Ashley Reid’s Pet Portraits Atlanta Pet Rescue B Beagle Freedom Project Blind Dog Rescue Alliance Big Dogs Huge Paws Bow Wow Pet Photography C California Collar Co. Chako Pit Bull Rescue Center for Shelter Dogs […]

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What Shelter Revolution means – Interview with Thomas Cole [Audio]

Every time I’ve visited or volunteered at one of my favorite shelters/rescues, I leave feeling sorry for the dogs, sitting in their cold concrete runs behind steel bars. Looking at you, waiting to be taken out for a walk or to be patted. Dogs and cats kept in cages, barking and whining to get your […]

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Shelter Pets need your help – Support and Share "The Shelter Pet Project"

Hey, PackPeople – HAPPY THANKSGIVING Today is a special day to give, consider to give a dog or a cat a loving forever home. Many, many dogs and cats are waiting for you in shelters and animal rescues. They will give unconditional Love, Companionship and Trust for sure if you reach out to them. Here is a […]

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Missy's story – The girl from the 405 Freeway, L.A.

Picture an off-ramp at the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles. What do you normally see there? Bushes, trees, maybe trash, plastic bags, cardboard boxes, paper, cans, bottles, maybe old tires, things tossed out of the cars driving by. This is where beautiful Missy was found over 3 years ago. Missy is a happy, wiggly, kissy dog. […]