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What do you think of when you hear the words “pit bull?” Do you picture dog fights or vicious attacks you may have heard about on the news? With this infographic, National Geograph ...
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Animal sheltering is at a crossroads. Public awareness of our work is more significant than ever, thanks to two decades of no-kill advocacy and awareness. However, shelters around ...
Despite years of study and anecdotal evidence disproving the efficacy of shelter behavior evaluations, numerous shelters still use outdated testing methods as the singular guide fo ...
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Though tremendous progress has been made in animal welfare and sheltering, many organizations still promote euthanasia as the first and only option when owners seek help to rehome ...
Dog muzzles may look scary but they’re a great tool for keeping both dogs and people safe! After an ARK friend and adopter was involved in a car accident, the muzzle she kept in he ...
Advice from a Veterinarian The thought of becoming a pet parent is so exciting, especially when you picture yourself being smothered in kisses or snuggling a little fluff ball who’s ...
Loving a dog doesn’t equal understanding or create trustworthy companions, no more than loving your partner means you have a trustworthy relationship. You have to work at it. ...
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After being dumped and on the lam, animal control finally caught up with Snoopy, an all-white pittie around 4-years old. It took only a minute to know he was a joy. Despite having ...