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announcing petsafari.tv ! a website i just helped launch that lets you easily upload videos of your pets to create mini-documentaries with narration. It costs 12$ to create 10 unique videos and we are donating half of the proceeds to animal welfare groups. The results are always amusing, I recommend using it to entertain your family members with mini-documentaries of their pets. Here’s a fun demo using an old video of my mom’s dogs Pema and Eddy. you can also interestingly upload other kinds of videos, I have tried it on a few of my animations, it's pretty fun. Give it a try and let me know what you think! :)

Stop the cycle

ICYMI. The ARL took in 46 MORE dogs from the SAME commercial breeder we rescued nearly 100 dogs from last fall. As a community, we have to ask more questions. 👉🏼Why does this continue to happen? 👉🏼Why was this licensed commercial breeder allowed the opportunity to reoffend? 👉🏼What changes need to be made from the agencies who oversee licensed breeders on the inspection/licensing process so this doesn’t continue to happen? 👉🏼How do we ensure commercial breeders are giving adequate care, physically and mentally, to the animals under their supervision? 👉🏼How many more animals have to suffer before changes are made? Now is a great time to sign up to receive Action Alerts from the ARL’s Humane Action Network so you can be alerted to when YOU can take action to help strengthen animal welfare in Iowa. Sign up at ARL-Iowa.org/HAN, and be sure to like the ARL Humane Action Network Facebook page to stay in the know about animal issues in Iowa and beyond. https://lnkd.in/g69C7bvg

#latestactivities Global vets on a mission Project Street Vet isn't just another animal organization – it's a team effort! Since 2011, this non-profit has brought together over 10,000 vets from 50 countries to help millions of animals in need. Their focus is clear: reduce animal homelessness, improve animal health, and spread the word about the challenges homeless animals face. Project Street Vet #globalsociety #globalgoals #civilcociety #SDG #sustainabledevelopmentgoals

In our latest Stray Thoughts, learn about the interconnected world of animal welfare with Mo, Friends of Stray's Board Chair and regional volunteer for MAD Rescue - Malinois and Dutch Shepherd Rescue Inc. "For years shelters have partnered with other shelters and independent 501c3 rescues. These partnerships not only save more lives, but they can also be immensely beneficial for the needs of the individual animals," Mo said. 💙💚 Read the full post here: https://lnkd.in/eRPvMzyj

I'd like to offer some clarification: a 90% save rate is not a "gold standard." It should be our EXPECTATION that animal welfare organizations* don't kill healthy and treatable animals. We should expect that those put in situations to protect the lives of animals implement proven and effective lifesaving programs and that they have the resources and community support to effectively do so. 90% is a benchmark for that expectation - understanding that a small percentage of animals (usually less than 10%) that enter shelters are too sick, injured, or aggressive to be responsibly rehomed. Yes, there are absolutely other things that animal welfare organizations can and should be doing (which was the primary point of the webinar). But first and foremost, they should be not prematurely ending their lives. *In this case, I'm using a very broad definition of "animal welfare organizations" to include animal shelters, humane societies, SPCAs, rescues, animal control organizations, animal services and animal protection organizations.

April marks the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about the mistreatment of animals and finding ways to combat animal cruelty. Here are 3 ways you can help… 1. Start a Fundraising Campaign around an important event like your birthday or a 5k walk/race and donate the money to your local shelter. 2. Make Adoption Your First Option when you’re ready to bring a pet into your life. 3. Show Your Support Online throughout April by using social media or a blog to spread the word about the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. #partnerveterinaryfrederick #frederickMD #partnerveterinaryrichmond #RVA #wecanhelp