“If only I had the money, I’d open up a huge sanctuary for all homeless cats and dogs!” I’m sure you have heard this idea expressed as a possible solution to the homeless dog and cat crisis. Over the decades, I’ve found that these comments usually come …

I’ll never forget the German shepherd I rescued while serving as a humane officer in the week proceeding the U.S. Independence Day holiday. My dispatcher contacted me to report that they had received calls regarding a strangling dog. Neighbors reported that the dog was aggressive and …

Do you throw up your hands in disgust or dismay in any conversation regarding “the government”? Given the power of business lobbyists over any legislative body that might impact their profits, such frustration is understandable. But our democracy’s institutions do present an opportunity to help animals—so let’s learn how to use them effectively.

To effectively lobby …

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I hate having to pick a new doctor, particularly if it is because my health-care plan changed, but picking a new veterinarian is even more troubling. I want somebody who cares about animals and is highly skilled. What would you tell somebody …

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I remember that the relatives of two animal hoarders who faced cruelty charges told the media that the hoarders “loved animals and would never do anything to hurt them.” The animal shelter where I was working had just …