You're already keeping your pet for life, but are you helping others do the same?
If you're a volunteer at a local shelter, on the board of a rescue group, helping with foster care for homeless animals or managing a feral cat colony, then you should be reading Animal Sheltering. Check out this month's feature examining how the greyhound racing industry affects the work of rescue groups and shelters. Read All About It

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Is your cat a talker? Find out why your cat is vocalizing and what she might be trying to tell you. Chatty Cats

That cute little puppy you see in the pet store most likely came from a large-scale, substandard commercial breeding operation, commonly known as a puppy mill. http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills True to the name, puppy mills operate like factories, manufacturing dogs—but, all too often, without the regulations that are standard in other industries. Treated as commodities, both breeder dogs and newborns suffer horrific abuses and substandard living conditions because quantity over quality is the name of the game.

Sadly, the law can’t always help these animals, but you can. Make smart choices when looking for a new pet—get informed by reading our Top 10 Ways You Can Help Fight Puppy Mills http://www.aspca.org/site/PageServer?pagename=cruelty_puppymills_topten and use your voice to educate your friends.

The Biggest Battle
The epidemic that's killing the pitbulls Bad Rap

Educating the Nation
This month, millions of Americans learned about the growing movement to help feral cats in a feature article in the nation’s most popular daily newspaper, USA Today. Feral cats, along with their advocates and caregivers are finally getting the national media attention and recognition they deserve. And, as the article indicates, Alley Cat Allies is leading the way.
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DOG TIP

Did you know that immunotherapy in the form of allergy injections are available for your dog? Immunotherapy is a medical treatment where allergens (pollens, dust, molds, mites, insects and fibers) to which your dog is allergic are injected into your pet in increasing amounts and concentrations. If your dog suffers from allergies discuss treatment with your veterinarian.

CAT TIP

Cats have many reactions to catnip including, dashing happily about the room, or writhing and rolling on the rug to staring blissfully out the window. In some cats it may temporarily stimulate their appetite. In other cats it may reduce anxiety.