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Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

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Because rescue kitties deserve your crowdfunding cash, too.

How people can splurge on their pets — or adopt new ones!

Four dogs standing on a fallen tree surrounded by water from a flood from hurricane Fiona.

Rescue organizations are in need of donations (and adoptions) after the devastating storm.

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A man in dark clothes and a woman in a magenta shirt and overalls, both holding cocktails, smiling and looking down at their dog.

You really can have it all.

A brunette woman holding a black dog with a blue collar, she is wearing headphones and a microphone attachment while seated in a plane with the clouds and sky showing through the window

With the help of flight, this nonprofit is saving animals and relocating them to loving homes across the country.  

A little girl reaching her arms out to pet a puppy at a humane society event outside.

Tens of millions of pet parents experience poverty. Pets for Life helps these families receive the care they need for their furriest members.

Andrew Kushnir, Nomad Vet, with pug

The veterinarian on helping out, making a difference, and the finer things in life (mostly dogs and music).

Angela Rafuse smiling while holding her rescue cat near a tree outside

Angela Rafuse on how her grandfather’s cat inspired her to start a nonprofit and find new homes for the cats of terminally ill pet parents.

shapo shelter

“With ShapoShelter, we’re going to highlight the stories of these poor animals that can’t tell their own stories in the hopes of finding them new homes.”

Woman with curly hair on her computer sitting next to her Boxer mixed breed dog

From upcycling linens to handing down used toys, you can help animals in need and prevent waste.

dr kwane street vet

“The Street Vet” on his heroic work and how you can help.

A sad dog in a cage with its head and paws sticking out.

The state passed a bill that will end the inhumane breeding and transport process. 

Hope Reiner smiling at the camera seated in a brown chair hugging a Golden Retriever rescue dog named Oliver

Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.

A man sitting at a table with his laptop and cat.

The Insta-famous cat dad on fostering 40 kittens, changing stereotypes, and everything you need to know about adopting.

a cat rests in a girl's jacket

Christopher Furlong is helping fleeing pets and people tell their stories.

A woman making a kiss face next to a dog.

Spend your hard-earned cash on fashion, beauty, and lifestyle brands that support worthy causes.

The Wildest's cover star Hannah Shaw smiling at the camera behind a cat tower with two kittens sitting on top of it

The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.

A woman with a dog on her lap sitting at a desk with a laptop.

Three animal rights attorneys on what it takes to ban puppy mills and other ways to get involved in animal advocacy.

A woman holding up a treat while shaking a dogs paw.

On the prowl for a new career path? A director at the Humane Society has some pro tips.

dr lachlan campbell australian vet in ukraine

Bombs, mines, and military checkpoints won’t stop him from evacuating animals from Irpin and running a pop-up vet clinic in Lviv for refugees and their pets.

Black woman smiling and holding a Siamese cat which is looking into the camera

“We don’t consider what we are doing animal welfare work. We are taking a holistic approach to well-being for animals and humans.” 

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