Articles and Podcasts
Information, insight, and commentary on animal welfare, discrimination, and bringing dogs and people together.
A Special Thanks As We Reflect on 2020
This year has been difficult for everyone and insurmountable to others. As an organization, we...
Dog Advocates Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Celebrate the “Win” in Denver
Don't be So Quick to Celebratethe "Win" in Denver12November 2020If you read only the headlines...
Are Pet-Friendly Cities Really that Pet-Friendly
We looked at a recently list of pet-friendly cities and were shocked at what we found.
Help Willow Heal
This sweet girl had a ruptured disc in her spine and medical treatment costing $6,000. Please contribute to her care.
We Don’t Need Pet Food Pantries, We Need Collaborative Community Resources
How and why you should work with your community's existing food pantry to meet the needs of dog owners.
Do You Have a Dog in Your Shelter Who Has What It Takes to Become a Service Dog?
An interview with Animal Farm Foundation's Director of Behavior and Training
Changing Hearts and Minds about Shelter Pets in Your Community
Tips from HeARTsSpeak's Caitlin Quinn on marketing shelter pets during a pandemic.
Don’t Go There, That’s the Bad Part of Town
A conversation with Kim Wolf about ageism, ableism, veterinary social work, and dogs.
Congratulations to Brooklyn, Our First Hearing Alert Dog
Our hearing alert dogs alert people to sounds to assist with their daily life and keep them safe in emergencies.
Does Breed Really Matter When Choosing a Pet Dog?
What matters to you? Assumptions or getting to know an individual dog's personality?
Our 2018 Annual Report Is Here
See how we worked to achieve our mission in 2018.
Stop Using “Pit Bull” As a Metaphor for Human Behavior
The language we use can give people permission to discriminate, whether it’s our intention or not.
News and Articles
A Special Thanks As We Reflect on 2020
This year has been difficult for everyone and insurmountable to others. As an organization, we have long since understood that companion animal welfare without human welfare means nothing. So, as a response to the impact of the pandemic, we've augmented and expanded...
Dog Advocates Shouldn’t Be So Quick to Celebrate the “Win” in Denver
Don't be So Quick to Celebratethe "Win" in Denver12November 2020If you read only the headlines about Denver on November 4, you might think that the city's dog owners were finally victorious. If you just clicked and shared the revised language, you missed some...