Animal Welfare

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Editorial illustration for Volunteering at Animal Shelters: A Guide to Roles, Requirements, and Application
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Volunteering at Animal Shelters: A Guide to Roles, Requirements, and Application

Volunteering at animal shelters offers diverse roles, from direct animal care to administrative support, helping local welfare organizations. This guide covers typical requirements, the application process, and variations in age and time commitments to help you find a rewarding opportunity.

Derek Molina·September 30, 2026
Why an Active Lifestyle Matters for Dogs in Boise
Services

Why an Active Lifestyle Matters for Dogs in Boise

An active lifestyle is crucial for dogs, offering physical movement, sensory exploration, and quality time with owners. Zen Pet Care Services in Boise emphasizes personalized exercise programs that cater to individual dogs' needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Sponsored by Zen Pet Care Services·September 28, 2026
People of various ages and backgrounds happily adopting dogs and cats from a bright, welcoming animal shelter during an adoption event.
Services

BISSELL Pet Foundation Hosts National Empty the Shelters Adoption Event

In a single month, over 15,000 pets found homes through participating organizations.

Sophie Nguyen·September 19, 2026
A volunteer comforting a dog in a San Antonio Animal Care Services kennel during a storm, emphasizing the urgent need for foster homes.
Community

San Antonio Animal Care Services seeks foster homes after storm power outages

Power outages have plunged hundreds of San Antonio shelter animals into immediate danger, with kennel temperatures soaring after recent storms.

Sophie Nguyen·August 30, 2026
Exterior view of the new Animal Humane Society clinic, a modern two-story building designed to meet increased pet care demands in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
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Animal Humane Society Builds New Clinic to Meet Pet Care Demands

The Animal Humane Society will open a new two-story, 13,000-square-foot pet clinic in Golden Valley, Minnesota, by late 2027.

Marco Alvarez·August 20, 2026
Concerned citizens protest outside a Sedgwick County Animal Services building with signs, while a dog looks out from a kennel, highlighting the impact of budget cuts.
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Sedgwick County animal services budget cuts strain staff and community

Despite 85% of Sedgwick County residents prioritizing animal welfare, county commissioners approved a 5% budget cut for Animal Services, a decision poised to increase stray animal populations and publ

Marco Alvarez·August 15, 2026
Animal control officer working with community members to ensure animal welfare and public safety in a neighborhood park.
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What Are Local Animal Control Services and Why Do They Matter for Community Safety?

In 2005, West Hollywood became the first U.

Derek Molina·May 13, 2026
Diverse group of happy pets receiving care and support in Corpus Christi, symbolizing the positive impact of new funding for spay and neuter services.
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Corpus Christi area receives $750K for free spay, neuter services

In 2023, Corpus Christi Animal Care Services euthanized 772 animals out of 3,777 brought to the shelter, resulting in a 78% live release rate—the lowest since 2016, according to the Caller .

Marco Alvarez·April 28, 2026
Volunteers carefully tending to numerous tiny kittens in a shelter environment during kitten season, highlighting the urgent need for donations.
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Bastrop County Animal Services seeks donations for kitten season

Bastrop County Animal Services (BCAS) currently houses 120 kittens, a 50% surge from last month, pushing its limited resources to a critical low, especially for essential kitten milk replacer, accordi

Marco Alvarez·April 27, 2026
Dr. Antonio Caldwell, the new Director of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services, is poised to improve animal welfare with a proven track record of success.
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Corpus Christi names Caldwell new animal care director amid instability

In Brownsville, Dr. Antonio Caldwell increased the Live Release Rate for shelter animals from a dire 26% to a remarkable 78% within just 18 months, leading to hundreds more animals finding homes or sa

Marco Alvarez·April 23, 2026
A diverse group of dogs and people enjoying a spacious, sunny dog park, with a smaller, crowded new dog run visible in the distance.
Best in City

Dog Park Development: Trends in Size and Space

Since the pandemic, dog park visitation has surged, yet the newest city dog run, Avondale Promenade, offers only 1,000 square feet – a fraction of the 9,000 square feet found at the two-decade-old Erv

Hannah Pierce·April 17, 2026