Articles and Podcasts
Information, insight, and commentary on animal welfare, discrimination, and bringing dogs and people together.
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.
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
Welcome to a special edition of the Individual Animal. What follows is a reenactment of the deposition of Cindy Rarrat. She is a private contractor working with Sioux City Animal Adoption and Rescue Center.
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
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