Follow the Friendship: Shelly and Her Family
At Animal Farm Foundation, we believe that all dogs, no matter how old they are, deserve to feel safe, cherished and loved. That’s why we run the Old Friends New Loves program, to connect senior dogs with loving families. Senior dogs are less likely to be adopted than younger dogs and are particularly vulnerable to […]
We Can’t Fix Human Problems By Fixing Dogs
If you think mandatory spay/neuter will change the number of dogs in a shelter, you aren’t asking the right questions.
No, Science Doesn’t Say Dog Breeds Have Distinct Personalities in Their DNA
That Viral Study on Breed “Personality” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
This Response to Our Podcast Exposes the Classism in Animal Welfare
You can’t advocate for dogs and dehumanize people at the same time.
Who Are The Dogs In Shelters Really And Why Does It Matter?
assumptions based on appearance disregard the genetic complexity of dogs and all other influences that make up the individual dog.
A Dog Died On A United Flight. Here’s The Problem No One’s Talking About
The tragic story of a beloved family dog dying on a United Airlines flight went viral last week. There were lots of conversations about what the incident says about the way people treat dogs. That’s only the surface of what happened. In reality, this isn’t a dog-related incident at all. This is a people related-incident. […]
Simple Ideas that Will Make Shelter Dogs So Happy They’ll Shower You With Kisses
Even the smallest changes in a dog’s routine can make a big difference.
Tapping Into A Dog’s Senses Can Be the Most Powerful Tool to Keep Them Happy
Massages sound just as good to dogs as they do to you.
You Don’t Like to Be Bored, and Neither Do Shelter Dogs
Here’s how to keep them happy and healthy – and help them find homes faster!
Taking 30 Seconds to Take a Video of a Shelter Dog Might Be The Key to Finding Him a Home
If a picture is worth 1000 words, a video is worth a million.