Articles and Podcasts
Information, insight, and commentary on animal welfare, discrimination, and bringing dogs and people together.
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.
Jail Program Teaches Dogs Basic Manners and Humans Life Skills
A look at how our PAWS of Purpose program has brought dozens of dogs and people together this year.
Socially Conscious Sheltering Might Not Be So Socially Conscious After All
You can't be socially conscious and be okay with breed-specific legislation.
Sioux City Lawsuit: The Deposition of Cindy Rarrat
28 October 2019 Welcome to a special edition of the Individual Animal. What follows is a...
Does the Language We Use In Animal Welfare Hurt Dogs?
Do the words we say out of habit put negative value judgments on dogs and people?
Shelter Transport Saves Dogs and Can Save Us From Our Own Biases
it's good for dogs and adopters.
Lack of Housing Shouldn’t Keep Dogs and People Apart
Keep them together by focusing on building relationships with individuals to create pet-inclusive communities.
Behavior Evaluations Don’t Help Shelter Dogs or People
There are better ways to learn who a dog really is.
Tips to Overcome Pet Owner Inaccessible Housing
Here are three things that might help you in your search for a home for you and your dogs
Take Our They Are Individuals Challenge and Tear Up Those Breed Posters
Tear up those posters and start seeing all dogs as individuals.
Let’s Talk About Service Dogs, Emotional Support Animals, and Therapy Dogs
What the heck is the difference? And what happens when you fake a disability so you can take your dog everywhere?
News and Articles
Dogs are not humans: why “dangerous dog” registries are a flawed idea
Dangerous dog registries fail to put the responsibility on the dog owner and instead deflect blame to the dog.
The Truth about Landlord Liability and Dog Bite Related Incidents
Landlords cite liability risks as justification for these policies. We did a deep dive to find out what the dog bite related liability risks really are.