animal advocacy

Adoption isn’t for everyone — here are other ways you can be there for animals in need.

In exchange for a $5 donation, this rescue org in Ohio wrote people’s ex’s names in a litter box.

This Oscar season, make time for this shortlisted film — and to advocate against animal testing.

Here is a list of orgs sending resources, so you can help from where you are.

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

Talent (and an obsession with cats) runs in the family.

From adopting to fostering to sponsoring on Patreon, there are many ways to give these rescue organizations the support they need.

The award-winning writer-producer-filmmaker’s superpower is rescuing cats — and letting them inspire the virtual worlds he creates.

The fair-housing org’s journey from bumper stickers to databases.

The academic — an exciting, emerging voice in animal advocacy — comes wielding both cute Pit Bull pics and uncomfortable truths.

When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.

Further proof that you can — and should — adopt rescued designer dogs.

These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.

Look out for untrustworthy breeders — and report them.

How one cat colony inspired their hundreds of thousands of social media followers to care about cat rescue — and became superstars in the process.

Animals without homes for the holidays have still been good boys and girls. Giving them toys will give you all the feels.

Back in the day, pinup models donned their victory rolls to boost wartime spirits. Now, they do it to advocate for a much-maligned dog breed. Deirdre Franklin, the founder of Pinups for Pitbulls, explains how a burlesque hobby evolved into a life-saving non-profit.

Eve Bañuelos on how a pregnant dog and a pandemic layoff inspired her to start an organization that rescues dogs in California and Mexico as shelters overflow.