New York City has increased spending on housing homeless people in shelters in recent years, but the population continues to hover at more than 60,000 despite efforts to move many into permanent housing, a new city report shows.
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1. Every time you volunteer, you are fueled by love. And that kind of fuel is different from greed, or fear, or competitiveness. It will give you the strength to do things you never thought you could do. And then some.
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While local animal shelters are currently canceling animal intake unless it is an emergency situation and offices are closed to the public, adoption services continue.
Though shelters and rescues have been rising in popularity in recent years, their history in the U.S. is more than 150 years old
Health systems are taking part in housing programs to improve their communities' health outcomes and costs.
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Adopting a pet is a serious decision, especially for military families whose own lives are often in a …
High-profile rescues such as the SPCA have been caring for and saving animals for decades. However, they aren’t the only such organization in our community.
Pet ownership requires a great deal of commitment, so owners looking to bring home a shelter pet should take into account a number of factors to avoid adoption pitfalls. Would-be owners should pay attention to pets' behavior, or ask shelter workers about the animals' health and temperament, former AVMA President Dr. Greg Hammer advises.
When it comes to adopting a pet, shelters have a right to pick and choose to whom they give animals.
Animal shelter should provide more than bare necessities
The reason everyone should volunteer at an animal shelter.
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Maybe you’ve already got two golden retrievers, or you’re allergic to cats or you’re not sure you’re ready for a new pet. Your neighborhood animal shelter — and its assortment of dogs and cats — can still...
There are always dogs and cats in need of good homes at the Dothan Animal Shelter.