It’s an amazing feat to witness the rescue and adoption of those in need, especially when it comes as the result of teamwork. For one struggling animal house, a poor municipal shelter in rural West Virginia, this was just the reality. Built to hold no more than fifty animals comfortably, Mason County Animal Shelter […]
Dogs And Disabilities: How Man’s Best Friend Makes Life Easier (And A Whole Lot More Fun) For People With Multiple Sclerosis
An assistance dog is often visualized as a large, powerful Labrador or Golden Retriever in a harness, providing physical support and guidance for its human. But for Millie Cinquemano, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis several years ago, her Jack Russell Terrier, Sport, provides an even greater service – emotional support. Though not trained […]
Lending a Helping Hand: Matchbox 20’s Rob Thomas and Wife Marisol Bring music and harmony to animals in need
Despite a jam-packed tour with Matchbox 20, among other public appearances and projects, singer and musician Rob Thomas still makes time to give back to animals – particularly those at Pets Alive, America’s first no-kill shelter located in Middletown, New York. Here, he and wife Marisol have spent endless hours feeding, tending to and […]
A Hollywood Haven For Horribly Mistreated Cats
Imagine this—lounging all day long on your plush patio couch with the sun beaming down on your face or wandering aimlessly through your beautifully manicured garden, while having servants volunteer to wait on you hand and foot at your luxurious West Hollywood estate. Sounds like a fantasy right? Well, it’s reality for these Beverly […]
“A Week in an Animal Shelter” Begs For a Change in Society, One at a Time
In the last ten minutes I threw away two paper cups, raced to grab a coffee from a local deli, and caught a taxi to travel cross-town. Once I got out of the cab, I threw the plastic cup away in the trash, never to be seen again. Sounds pretty simple, but I must […]
The Coalition for Pets and Public Safety: A Spay & Neuter Van With A Plan
The Coalition for Pets and Public Safety first began when Erika Brunson and a few of her associates decided that they had to do something about the overpopulation of pets in Los Angeles. About 120,000 unwanted dogs and cats are euthanized annually in the city. The goal of this non-profit organization is to increase access […]