Fostering a pet is one of the best ways you can be a lifesaver for pets! For those looking to help save animal lives, this is a great way to do so. However, there are several myths and misconceptions about fostering. Here they are… debunked! “Saving the animals in our nation’s shelters is solvable when […]
A rescue kitten named Merrick has become an unlikely hero to his adoptive Mom, Reeka, who lives with Type 1 Diabetes. Reeka Carnline wasn’t planning to adopt another cat. But when she saw Merrick on the Facebook page of one of Austin Pets Alive’s foster families, something told her she had to have him. Within
In 2015, the Denver International Airport created what has now become the largest airport therapy animal program in the country. Their Canine Airport Therapy Squad (CATS) is made up of more than 100 certified therapy dogs. But funnily enough, despite its acronym, the program didn’t have any cats. That is, until October 2017. Meet Xeli,
Anne & Kerry Smith have been married 40 years and together dedicate their golden years to helping shelter cats and kittens find their forever homes. The Smiths both volunteer approximately 25 – 30 hours a week at the Cat Adoption Team in Portland, Oregon. They started out as typical volunteers but quickly became extraordinary volunteers, bringing gentleness
Earlier this year, we announced the launch of the 2018 Innovation Showdown, “the Shark Tank of Animal Welfare.” Originally created in 2017 by the Petco Foundation and Jackson Galaxy Foundation, it is modeled after the critically-acclaimed tv-show Shark Tank, but with one major difference – The Innovation Showdown’s ultimate goal is not a financial return on investment
Believe it or not, cats can be trained! And now, thousands of shelter cats across the country are being taught ‘Cat Daddy’ Jackson Galaxy’s Cat Pawsitive techniques – including the “high-five” to decrease their stress, increase engagement, and most importantly, make them more adoptable! Cat Pawsitive is a life-saving program for shelter and rescue cats that aims to
The 2018 Innovation Showdown has been called “the Shark Tank of Animal Welfare,” just launched and invites organizations and companies to compete for the chance to earn an investment of up to $350,000! Do you have an innovative idea that can help save animal lives? Now’s your chance to get an investment from industry leaders and get
The Petco Foundation, in partnership with Petco, recently revealed the 52 stories that have earned their animal welfare organizations a grant investment through the fifth annual Holiday Wishes campaign. This year, the Petco Foundation will deliver a total of $765,000 in grant awards during Holiday Wishes celebrations from now until December 20– including one $100,000
Guinness, a Detroit-metro rescue cat, was adopted by Stephanie one year before she got pregnant. When Stephanie became pregnant, Guinness never left her side. When her baby boy Kellan was born, Guinness broke all the myths that cats don’t like babies and instantly became Kellan’s BFF. You can check out this short video that shows the amazing
