Articles by Timmothy Powell

When traveling with shelter dogs, most owners and handlers are more prone to simply allow their dog to move around freely, however there are times […]

While kitten season may feel like a year-round event, spring and summer are the busiest adoption seasons. This can prove to be a challenging time […]

Over the past couple of decades, researchers have begun to impact the impact of music on nonhuman animals. It is now known that different types […]

Certain dog and cat breeds gain and lose popularity over time, which can impact an animal’s chances of getting adopted. Recently, the ASPCA utilized data […]

If you’re reading this, you’re likely looking for resources to improve animal wellbeing. Whether you work for a shelter, a rescue, or volunteer at an […]

Sheltering organizations serve a crucial role in animal welfare—they provide homes and services to homeless animals. However, shelters that fail to acknowledge their own care […]

The twenty-first century has brought many changes to our day-to-day lives. From smartphones and the ubiquitous selfie, dating apps to subscription boxes, technology has changed […]

A popular east-Asian trend, the cat café is having a moment. In 1998, the first ever cat café opened in Taipei, Taiwan; the Cat Flower […]

A shelter is only as good as it is affective. If you have a small turnover rate in dogs, your shelter can suffer—both financially and […]

Though running an animal foster program is not easy, the results can greatly improve the lives of the pets in your shelter. From increased attention […]

Fear Free is an initiative undertaken by veterinary practitioners nationwide. Their mission is to prevent and alleviate fear, anxiety, and stress in pets when encountering […]

Shelters and animal rescues do their best to improve the welfare and happiness of their animals. However, due to low funding, few volunteers, and overcrowding, […]