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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Muttville is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of senior dogs. On a local level, Muttville rescues senior dogs and finds them new homes or gives them hospice, povides information about caring for older dogs and support for people who do. We had a great time interviewing and learning from the Founder […]
The Found Animals® Foundation is an LA-based non-profit organization devoted to saving the lives of animals and solving the problem of animal overpopulation. The foundation is dedicated to animal welfare issues and led by business and medical professionals. Founded by Dr. Gary Michelson, the organization does everything from working with local shelters to finding homes for strays […]
One of the oldest corporations in California, spcaLA is an independent, nonprofit animal welfare organization serving Southern California since 1877. Donations fund their programs and services including Cruelty Investigation, a Disaster Animal Response Team, Humane Education and a variety of shelter services. We had a great time interviewing and learning from spcaLA President Madeline Bernstein. […]
Say NO to Puppy mills!
Commercial dog breeding in puppy mills Puppy mills are just profit orientated commercial dog breeding facilities. Several different breeds for pet stores are bred in puppy mills under horrifying conditions. Operators of puppy mills do not pay attention to health and genetic diseases due to inbreeding. Mass-producing pets for profit is horrible and should be […]