Heroic Animal Lover Saves Dog From Burning SUV

A heroic North Carolina animal lover is credited with saving the life of a beloved family __dog when she became trapped inside a burning SUV.

The Hilton family were inside an Asheville restaurant on Monday morning when their SUV caught fire in the parking lot. Their dog, Abby, was trapped inside.

Chad Reiginter happened to be passing by when he saw the smoke and noticed the __dog trapped inside. He quickly sprung into action to save the frightened pup.

“I just grabbed my pocket knife and started smashing windows, and I tried to reach the dog through the first window and he wouldn’t come out, so I just started smashing windows and all of a sudden he ran out the back window and took off,” Reiginter said.

The Hiltons believe wiring in the SUV caught fire, sparking the blaze.

Detroit Family Moves Away, Leaving Injured Dog at the Curb With Trash

When a Detroit, Michigan family moved away from their west side home, they left their beautiful __dog behind, waiting in a pile of broken furniture and trash, freezing, suffering from a broken leg, and desperately waiting for his family to return.

Luckily, Terri Looby, a volunteer with D.A.W.G. (Detroit Animal Welfare Group) and a friend saw the __dog and knew right away he needed help.

It was clear that the 2-year-old dog had been neglected by his owners long before they threw him out with the trash. He was emaciated and suffered a broken leg when he was found.

Rescuers named him Ollie and vowed to show the dog, who, despite the abuse he faced at the hands of his family, is sweet and loving.

“He waited for his family to come back. And they didn’t want him. They didn’t come back for him,” Terri Looby told WXYZ of the dog’s owners, who reportedly took their smaller dog with them when they moved away. “They did come back for the little dog and then left Ollie.”

Ollie is now in the care of D.A.W.G., a non-profit rescue, getting medical attention for his broken femur. He now has a warm place to stay during his mandatory stray-hold. He’s being fostered by Jill Martens, a dog lover who saw his story on Facebook and stepped up to help. Martens plans to adopt Ollie as soon as he’s available.

To follow Ollie’s recovery or donate to his care, visit YouCaring.

Federal Court Ruling: Police Can Shoot a Dog if it Moves or Barks When Officers Enter a Home

A ruling by the 6th Circuit Federal Court in Michigan last week gave police nationwide the authority to shoot a __dog if it moves or barks when officers enter a home.

The decision stems from a 2013 incident in Michigan where police shot and killed two dogs while executing a search warrant looking for drugs inside the home of Mark and Cheryl Brown. Following the incident, the Browns filed a petition with the court to hold the officers and city of Battle Creek responsible for the deaths of their dogs.

One officer testified that he shot the first dog after it “had only moved a few inches” in a movement that he considered to be a “lunge.” The dog then ran away from the officer to the basement, where it was shot again and killed.

The second __dog was shot in the Brown’s basement after it was simply barking at the police, court documents said. The officer “testified that after he shot and killed the first dog, he noticed the second dog standing about halfway across the basement,” the court’s opinion explained. “The second dog was not moving towards the officers when they discovered her in the basement, but rather she was ‘just standing there,’ barking and was turned sideways to the officers.” The same officer shot the dog twice before a second officer “didn’t want to see it suffer,’ so he put her out of her misery and fired the last shot,” killing her.

“Given the totality of the circumstances and viewed from the perspective of an objectively reasonable officer, the dog poses an imminent threat to the officer’s safety,” Judge Eric Clay wrote in the decision.  “The standard we set out today is that a police officer’s use of deadly force against a dog while executing a search warrant to search a home for illegal drug activity is reasonable under the Fourth Amendment when…the dog poses an imminent threat to the officer’s safety.”

According to court documents (below), the ruling allows “for the fact that police officers are often forced to make split-second judgments.”

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Court documents noted that the officers were aware, by a “Beware of Dogs” sign posted outside the home, verbally from the dogs’ owner, and by personally witnessing the dogs through a window before entering, that at least two dogs were present inside the home.

According to court documents, federal courts have also ruled that the “unreasonable killing of a dog” does constitute a “destruction of property” under the Fourth Amendment.

Still, in this case, the court sided with the officers.

New Zealand cow is girl's faithful steed

Many children yearn for a pony or a horse, creatures that promise thrills and a freedom otherwise unavailable.

Hannah Simpson was one such child, but when she asked her parents for a horse when she was 11, they said it was too expensive. Undeterred, she turned to the next best possibility on the family's New Zealand farm: a 6-month-old dairy cow named Lilac.

Hanna — who's now 18 — and Lilac take daily rides around their hometown of Invercargill, and as the video above demonstrates, Lilac has an aptitude for jumping over obstacles just like a horse. But she doesn't always have the best attitude, as Hannah told the Guardian: "She is a cow and I can't expect her to ride like a horse. Without a bit of prodding she wouldn't really do anything, she has a very chilled-out nature."

While 7-year-old Lilac doesn't always want to jump, she does seem to enjoy their outings, which also include long swims and walks. Hannah has tried riding other cows on the farm, but she always comes back to Lilac. They have a special bond, as you can see in the second video below.

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Carrie Fisher's dog finds the perfect home

I'll be waiting right here mommy. #CarrieFisher @carrieffisher #princessleia pic.twitter.com/sfwVBCBvUE

— Carrie Fisher's __dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 24, 2016

Saddest tweets to tweet. Mommy is gone. I love you @carrieffisher

— Carrie Fisher's Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 27, 2016

Carrie Fisher's French bulldog went with her everywhere. The "Star Wars" actress brought the pup to book signings and movie previews, red carpet events and TV talk shows. Now, it looks like Fisher's popular pal will find a new home with her daughter, Billie Lourd.

TMZ reports that Lourd will care for the bulldog, who was with traveling with Fisher when she suffered a heart attack on a plane flying from London to Los Angeles on Dec. 23. Gary also visited Fisher at UCLA Medical Center, where she passed away on Dec. 27.

The new setup won't be unfamiliar to Gary. The __dog is "best friends" with Lourd's bulldog, Tina, according to TMZ.

Me & #tina #fighting over a #chick! #frenchbulldog #frenchie #carriefisher #gary #garyfisher

A photo posted by Gary Fisher (@garyfisher) on Jan 7, 2016 at 12:32pm PST

Gary is a celebrity in his own right, with more than 50,000 followers on his fan-run Twitter account and 87,000 followers on his official Instagram. He was adopted by Fisher as a therapy dog to help her deal with bipolar disorder. He has a protruding tongue and a very serious expression and was adopted from "a very tragic pet store" in New York City, Fisher told NPR.

"So he looks like he was from like a puppy mill. He's not — everything is sort of wrong with him," she said.

But the sweet-natured pup meant the world to the actress.

"Gary is like my heart. Gary is very devoted to me and that calms me down," Fisher told the Herald-Tribune in 2013. "He's anxious when he's away from me."

I was always by your side but best of all you were always by mine. #RIPCarrie pic.twitter.com/QgeOYdmmH2

— Carrie Fisher's Dog (@Gary_TheDog) December 28, 2016

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Cat with dreadlocks gets a makeover

No, this is not a photoshopped image. This is a cat with so much matted hair, she looks like she is wearing dreadlocks. How does such a thing happen?

Hidey — who got her name because she frequently hid from her elderly owner — apparently hid one too many times. When Hidey's owner was taken to a nursing home, the kitty was taken to the local animal shelter. When the staff saw her, they were shocked and heartbroken.

According to the shelter staff, Hidey's fur was matted in sections six to eight inches in length with feces and other debris tangled in each section. It wasn't that the kitty's fur grew eight inches long, it's that her hair began to get matted and then any hair that she shed tangled within the matted hair to make the long, filthy knots.

It took the shelter staff several hours to shave off two pounds of Hidey's matted fur. They sedated her for the procedure to minimize her stress and to make her as comfortable as possible.

Hidey looks like a new cat after her makeover. (Photo: Animal Rescue League Shelter & Wildlife Center/Facebook)

Needless to say, Hidey looks like a brand new cat after her trim. And she has been staying with a relative of her elderly owner since leaving the hospital.

"She's been hiding under the bed for the last couple of days," Paul Russel told The Dodo. "I've been dragging her out, and holding her, and she purrs a lot. The last couple of days, she's climbed out from under the bed on her own and into a cat bed I have. So she's starting to work her way to see people more."

No doubt she is feeling happier and healthier, too.

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D.I.Y. Dog Anxiety Wrap for Pet Parents in a Pinch

Many __dog parents don’t realize their dogs will be terrified of a thunderstorm, fireworks, or other loud noise until it happens. Unfortunately, running to the store for a Thundershirt or other type of anxiety wrap isn’t always an option.

In a pinch, you can make your own __dog anti-anxiety wrap using a long bandage. If a long bandage isn’t available, an old stretchy t-shirt cut into strips can work, too.

Because extreme fear and anxiety can lead to serious health complications including heart attack, stroke, and seizures, if your dog is exhibiting signs including panic, increased heart rate, panting excessively, crying, and is inconsolable, it’s important to try to calm him as quickly as possible.

The video below demonstrates how to use a long bandage to create an effective temporary anxiety wrap at home.

Terrifying Video Serves as Important Reminder When Traveling With Dogs

A Colorado woman took to social media to warn __dog owners just how important it is to consider your dog’s safety when they’re joining you on the road after her dash camera captured a __dog jumping out of a window and right into the middle of traffic on I-70 in Lakewood.

Erica Robles Kannely posted the video (below) to Facebook with the following caption:

Oh wow! My heart is beating so fast after watching this video that Mike caught while driving on the highway today! This could have been so much worse!! Please share so people can see how dangerous it is to let our dogs look out the window! Thank God there was traffic so they weren’t going too fast! I am so guilty of letting my dogs look out the windows while I drive. But NEVER again!

WARNING: This video contains profanity.

Remember, when traveling by car, to always secure your dog with a crash-tested vehicle harness or inside a crate. Also, check local laws – many require dogs to be restrained inside a vehicle.

For more vehicle safety tips for dog parents, check out these 12 Tips for Traveling by Car With Dogs.

Deputy Rescues Dog Found Shot in the Head, Pays for Surgery to Save Her

When Deputy Brian Bowling, a former U.S. Army Flight Medic in Afghanistan, found a __dog lying in the street, bleeding from a wound to the head, he immediately sprung into action.

“Kind of had a little flashback to that.  Cause we had seen military, working dogs over there that were blown up by IED’s and shot and that’s kind of what went through my head.  I thought I had to do anything I could to save its life,” said Bowling.

He stopped his patrol vehicle and jumped out, leaving his door open as he approached the injured dog. The dog, Ginger, must have known he was there to help and, miraculously, got up and jumped right into the driver’s seat of Bowling’s vehicle.

Bowling rushed Ginger to a nearby animal hospital where he learned she had been shot and would need surgery to survive.

Ginger had apparently burrowed under the fence in her backyard and onto a neighbor’s property. The neighbor reportedly shot her in the head and left her to die. Somehow, Ginger made her way to the street where Deputy Bowling would soon drive by.

Sadly, when Ginger’s owner, who was not home at the time of the incident, learned of her beloved dog’s life threatening injuries and the expensive surgery required to save her, she simply couldn’t afford the procedure.

“It was heart wrenching but I knew I didn’t want her to suffer anymore.  I finally said, ok, I don’t have these funds.  I have to put the __dog down,” Ginger’s owner Hayley Miller told KPHO. But, Deputy Bowling couldn’t let that happen.

“It didn’t seem right to allow a dog that had survived so much, that had survived a gunshot wound to the head, to just die because its owner just didn’t have the financial means at the moment,” he said. Without hesitation, he paid the $2500 necessary to save Ginger’s life a second time.

Today, Ginger is doing very well and, thanks to one kind, compassionate deputy, she’s got another lease on life.

FDA Cautions Against Holiday Treats and Toys

Many of our dogs happily get gifts of treats and toys during the holidays. Since they receive a small number of reports of illness associated with treats each year, The FDA cautions against holiday treats and toys in this statement published on the their website.

With the holiday season upon us, many pets will receive gifts such as pet treats and toys including chew toys. Each year FDA receives a small number of reports of adverse events associated with pet treats. Pet owners should be aware that occasionally, pet treats and chew toys may cause choking or blockage problems for their pets and may want to monitor their pets for signs of potential problems.

Pet treats that are meant to be consumed are most digestible (edible) when chewed into small pieces; however, rawhide type treats can become very slippery when wet and larger chunks can then become lodged in the back of the animal’s mouth or throat, causing gagging, choking, and even death. Through chewing, pet treats and toys may become broken into pieces that may become lodged in your pet’s airway or gastrointestinal tract.

The sign(s) that your pet exhibits may help your veterinarian determine where the obstruction has occurred. If pieces of treats or toys are stuck in the back of the throat, your pet may become frantic and you may notice signs such as drooling and choking. Severe airway obstructions are not uncommon, and they should be considered life threatening. This calls for an emergency visit to your veterinarian.

If your pet experiences an esophageal obstruction, you may notice repeated gulping and drooling. Also, your pet may regurgitate undigested food after eating.

If something is stuck in your pet’s stomach or intestines, your pet may vomit, exhibit depression or a loss of appetite, have abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Chronic obstructions may lead to severe illness and a life-threatening abdominal infection (known as peritonitis.)

If you observe your pet swallowing a piece of a holiday decoration, toy, or small piece of a pet treat, it is important to contact your veterinarian for medical advice. Your veterinarian may take x-rays to evaluate the problem. Veterinarians may also use other procedures (called endoscopic procedures) to remove objects from the esophagus and stomach. Your veterinarian may also need to perform surgery for intestinal blockages.

Please remember to always keep small objects from within reach of your pets and contact your veterinarian if you have concerns about something your pet has swallowed or exhibits symptoms of having a problem.

We aren’t publishing the FDA’s caution against holiday treats and toys to scare you into taking your pup’s squeaky toys away – we simply want to remind all __dog owners to be observant when your pet is playing or eating. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, consult your veterinarian. You can read the original words of caution from the FDA here.

Start Now! Help Your Dog Overcome a Fear of Thunderstorms, Fireworks, & Other Loud Noises

A fear of loud noises and novelty sounds, particularly fireworks and thunderstorms are common for many dogs.  This can be extremely problematic and stressful for both __dog and owner.  As a result, I created a playlist of various sound effects to help solve this issue.  You can use it to positively condition a not yet fearful __dog or desensitize and counter condition an already fearful dog.

When it comes to training a dog to sounds, we cannot use a real storm or fireworks display, as these events happen too quickly and are often unexpected.  That is why prerecorded sounds are so important, we are in direct control of the timing, volume, and duration.  It is essential that the training protocol be implemented gradually and over prolonged periods of time.

Step 1: Start the sound track a low level that your dog does not even hear it.  It must not invoke a fearful response.  Dogs have much better hearing than us, so error on the side of caution and start lower in volume.

Step 2:  This is a slow and strategic process, only increase the volume one “notch” each training session.  The biggest mistake one can make, is increasing the stimuli too quickly, resulting in a fear response.

Step 3:  While the sound track is playing, create a positive and happy association for your dog.  You can: periodically treat your dog with a high value snack (hot dog, cheese, turkey, etc.), play your dog’s favorite game (tug, fetch, etc.) or practice various obedience commands.  This will keep your dog’s mind focused on productive and happy activities.

Step 4:  Once your dog has progressed to being non-reactive toward the sounds at an appreciable level, restart this scenario in different rooms of the house.  Varying the context will help the dog to generalize the fact that these sounds are not “bad”.

There are other variables that can trigger a fear response, such as atmospheric changes during thunder storms, startling flashes from lightening, and vibration from fireworks.  Those are hard to artificially create, so we are focusing on what we can control (i.e. the sounds).

If (when) your dog does respond fearfully to one of the sounds at a specific volume, take a step back by lowering the volume to a previous level and resume the process at that level.  Then gradually increase again when the dog is ready.   

This protocol can help rehabilitate fearful dogs and prevent issues in puppies and non-reactive dogs.  Make sure to start the process of positively conditioning, desensitizing, and counter conditioning now.  Don’t try to train your dog 2 days before hurricane season or on July 3rd.  Conduct short and frequent training sessions each day, over several weeks.

*Note: Subscribe to my YouTube channel, as I will be frequently updating this playlist.  If you have a recommendation for a specific sound to be added, please leave it in the comments section below.

Steve Reid is a professional dog trainer and owner of S.R. dog Training in Westchester NY.  For more info about dog training and puppy training. Please also become a fan of Steve on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/SRDogTraining.

Headed to Grandma’s for the Holidays? 12 Tips for Traveling With Your Dog

Any pet parent will tell you, the __dog is a member of the family – so naturally you want to include them in holiday plans! Whether you’re headed across town or across the country, these tips will assure an enjoyable trip for both you and your furriest family.

Holiday Travel with Pets Infographic by Orvis.

Marketing: How to Help a Shelter Dog Stand Out & Find a Forever Home

Marketing has gone to the dogs!

As a frequent shelter visitor, as well as follower of many on social media, I have seen what amazing things marketing can do to increase interest and adoption rates for shelter dogs. As we know, there are tons of homeless dogs looking for forever homes every single day, so helping them stand out from the crowd, and draw attention is essential in the effort in finding them forever homes!

What’s in a name? Well a lot actually. Names attract people’s attention, but can also bring a negative connotation that may contribute to breed stereotypes or myths. Consider a large Pit Bull mix; naming it Tank, Dagger, Trigger or Monster for example may very well influence a potential adopter by shaping their assumptions, or interpretations about that __dog and perhaps their behavior.  Even unconsciously, those types of visuals affect us, so walking through a kennel and seeing those types of names on a card; obviously aggressive, or reckless, tend to steer adopters away or towards another dog. Instead, consider positive or popular names. Think of vacation spots, sports figures, cities, cartoon characters, and other like names that are conversation starters, or invoke positive thoughts or memories as an adopter walks through a kennel atmosphere. There is of course no one name that creates the same associations for every visitor, but by sticking with names that are traditionally positive, you set the __dog up for success and a happy experience by those who visit your shelter or website.

A picture says a thousand words, so capturing high quality images of adoptable dogs is an integral part in helping them get noticed. It doesn’t have to be costly as you may have some untapped volunteer talent willing to shoot the pups for you, or perhaps a local photographer in the area they may be willing to donate their time. Either way, we as humans, are extremely visual, so as folks browse shelter Facebook pages, or websites while thinking of adding a new furry friend to the family you want your shelter dogs to make a great impression. One way is to invest in some fancy collars, cute sweaters, hats, etc. to turn up the “awwww” factor. It’s impossible not to smile when you see a pup in a hat right?! Using treats or other means to capture the dog “smiling” or very attentive and looking into the camera is another way to catch the potential adopter’s eye.

There is a bit of a science to write a dog’s bio to maximize his adoptability, but they key is to make it as individualized as possible, which requires spending a bit of time with a particular dog before deciding what’s best to highlight.  Avoid generalized language, but rather be specific about each dog, their personality traits, and highlight things about them that will stand out. As potential adopters read these kennel cards or bios, they want to be able to imagine that dog living in their home.  Exclude any abuse, neglect, or other unfortunate circumstances that may have led them to the shelter. Choosing a pet is a happy time, so create write-ups that motivate people to want to visit your shelter and adopt.

Social media is perhaps the single most powerful marketing tool a shelter can use in networking and getting their dogs seen. Posting their photos & short bios is a great place to start, and encouraging followers to share will only increase a pup’s visibility. “Dog of the week”, “Meet the dog Monday”, “Fido Friday” are all examples of initiatives that could be used on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram pages. Having volunteers and/or shelter staff take short videos of the dogs on their daily walks or playtime and posting those is another great way to showcase particular pooches and their personalities.  As a shelter’s social media following grows, the potential for adopters becoming interested in featured dogs follows! Sharing “gotcha” photos of the dogs adopted with followers is also a great idea, as it reinforces the joy of adopting, and how much it means for currently homeless dogs. In addition, social media can be used for promoting offsite adoption events, fundraising, shelter wish lists, donation needs, volunteer needs just to name a few.

These are just a few but some of the biggest and most important things shelters and rescues can do to ensure the dogs in their care have the best chance for that loving and forever home they truly deserve!

Sarah Ingram is from Dayton, Ohio. She is the mom of 6 dogs, from a small Chihuahua/Pug mix, to a large Chocolate Lab! As a passionate animal advocate, she is a dedicated animal shelter volunteer, and enjoys visiting shelters across the State of Ohio and learning about their processes, procedures, needs, and ways to help. She is a volunteer with Rescue Me Ohio, as part of their education & advocacy team, sharing knowledge on topics in animal welfare, responsible pet ownership, spay & neuter, and many other important topics. She enjoys networking adoptable dogs from all over Ohio, which is one of the primary functions of her social media pages, Sarah’s Space for K9 Rescue & Awareness on Facebook & @SarahsSpace4K9s on Instagram, where she also shares helpful info for dog owners & important animal welfare issues.

The Biggest Threat to Your Dog’s Health in 2017

For many humans, the start of a new year means it’s time to hit the gym and squeeze back into those skinny jeans — and according to Petplan claims data, the same should go for furry friends. That’s because Petplan’s most frequently claimed conditions have one thing in common: obesity.

The issue of overweight dogs is on the rise, and there are many factors contributing to this alarming trend. Poor food choices and a sedentary lifestyle are the two main components. An overweight __dog is more susceptible to diabetes, liver problems, joint issues, and an overall lower quality of life.

Unlike with humans, dogs are incapable of preparing their own food and controlling their physical exercise. So the responsibility of creating a healthy weight for our four-legged friend is on us.

“It’s no surprise that the biggest health threat to pets in 2017 is obesity,” says Dr. Ernie Ward, Petplan Veterinary Advisory Board member and founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. “When you consider that over half of the nation’s dogs and cats are now overweight or obese, it literally is a growing problem.”

A good rule of thumb is 30 minutes of play will keep the pounds away. This year, Petplan challenges pet parents to get out and get active with furry friends to avoid the extra “fluff” that can exacerbate many of Petplan’s most commonly claimed conditions, including:

• Tummy troubles: Let’s face it — pudgy pets eat more than they should. And overeating can easily lead to vomiting and diarrhea, Petplan’s #1 claimed conditions year after year — in fact, Petplan sees an average of 900 claims every month just for tummy troubles! And the cost for relief averages at $850.

• The Big C: There have been some indications that certain types of cancer are more common in overweight or obese pets, and that can put a bump in pet parents’ budgets — the average vet bill for cancer is $2,033.

• A gimpy gait: Lameness, or general limping, is often caused by arthritis — and extra pounds mean extra stress on pets’ joints (and wallets — the average cost to treat lameness is $966).

• Not-so bee’s knees: Pets who pack on the pudge are also at a greater risk for cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) injuries from added joint stress and weak muscles. CCL injuries are the priciest of Petplan’s common conditions, costing an average of $3,480 to repair.

• On the go: Several things can cause a urinary tract infection in pets, but obese animals may be more at risk because they can’t clean those hard-to-reach places. The average cost to treat UTIs? $590!

• Matters of the heart: Obesity usually comes with high blood pressure, poor organ function and low levels of activity — all things that contribute to cardiac disease and an average $1,232.

• Back attack: The long and lows (think Dachshund and Basset Hound) are particularly prone to intervertebral disc disease, and added weight can increase their chances of developing the disease — and a $2,014 vet bill.

The good news is, unlike many of these conditions, pet obesity is 100% preventable and curable. “In addition to daily exercise, swap fatty treats for lower-calorie options, or better yet opt for praise and playtime instead of snacks,” says Dr. Ward. “And know your pet’s calorie count — ask your vet how many calories your pet needs each day, and stick to that number.”

For info on Petplan and for more pet health tips, sniff out www.petplan.com.

Liberty will get new legs after hers were intentionally cut off

Animal activist Marc Ching rescued Liberty in Cambodia last spring. Photo: ABC7

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The video (link here, warning: explicit, upsetting, disturbing) of where animal activist Marc Ching discovered Liberty is appalling.

He was working undercover at a slaughterhouse in Cambodia, where her paws had been cut off for meat.

The founder of the Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation told ABC7 News, “There’s this belief in Asia that if you torture the dog the meat tastes better.”

Ching rescued Liberty last spring and is now raising her with his other dogs in California. She’s taking steps toward healing, and is about to be able to take even more.

Derrick Campana, President and CEO of Animal OrthoCare in Sterling, VA, recently casted and fitted Liberty for prosthetic legs. It’s a process that can take up to two weeks, but this special dog will only have to wait a day.

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Though prosthetics like Liberty’s can cost more than $5,000, Liberty’ will cost less. A fund for needy animals will help cover much of the expense.

“We’re trying to preserve her health and keep her mobility and keep her quality of life as high as possible through the rest of her years,” said Campana.

The new legs will better align Liberty’s spine, allowing her to walk and run freely. “It’s going to be great for her; we are excited,” Ching said.

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It’s snowing!  And this is kitty’s first time checking it out.  Poor kitty…. 

 

Ya know, so many cats are real jerks, especially to their canine siblings.  So this dog is just trying to even the score.

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Abused Mom and Daughter Who Had to Give Up Dog Get Her Back for Christmas

When a woman being abused by her boyfriend fled with her daughter and dog in tow, her dog was turned away at the shelter.  She had to put Cuddles in a kennel, and the costs became too high to get her back once she found a new home.  But when her story aired, a very kind-hearted person donated enough money to make sure this family would be together for Christmas.

“Nicole” had been tormented by her boyfriend for years, but the straw that broke the camel’s back was when he started hurting Cuddles, her Chihuahua mix.

“He started hitting the dog. He would grab her when he wanted to get control of me,” Nicole, who chose to use an alias, told The Dodo.  “I didn’t want my kid to see any more.”

Many will wonder why she didn’t leave sooner.  But it’s not so cut and dry.  Abuse usually doesn’t start right away, and it isn’t always physical.  Abusers break down their victims – they strip them of confidence, isolate them from supportive loved ones, and make them dependent so they can’t leave.

When Nicole finally had enough, she waited for her boyfriend to go to work.  She stuffed clothes into a garbage bag and got her young daughter and rescue dog out of there.  Cuddles is small enough to fit into a purse, so the three boarded a Greyhound bus and got the hell outta dodge.

But when they arrived in St. Catharines, Ontario, hundreds of miles away, the battered women and children’s shelter would let Cuddles in.  Nicole was distraught; she had had the dog for five years, and couldn’t bear to be separated from her.

“I rescued her when she was a puppy,” she said.  “She was thrown against the wall.”

She gave the dog’s former owner her entire paycheck to convince him to give her up.

“She goes in my purse. She goes everywhere with me.  I’ve had her by my side ever since.”

Up until November 21^st, when Cuddles had to be kenneled.  Nicole wasn’t even allowed to visit, because staff felt that seeing her come and go would cause even more confusion and stress.

“She must be a mess in there,” Nicole said.

In December, she found an apartment where she can move in on the first of January.  But the boarding facility charges $23 per day to keep Cuddles, which will add up to nearly $1,000 by the end of this month.

Nicole spent the last of her savings on her new home, and had no way to scrape up enough to spring Cuddles.  The kennel was understanding, and slashed the bill to $500.  But it was too much, and she knew she’d have to tell her daughter that this Christmas was not going to be easy for them.

“I wanted to be honest with her.  It was already going to be hard, getting out of this situation,” the mother explained.  “But she said, as long as Cuddles could come home, that’s all she wanted for Christmas. It kind of broke my heart.”

The Lincoln County Humane Society set up a donation fund in hopes of getting this family reunited for Christmas, and now they have been.  The reunion took place on Wednesday.  In addition to getting Cuddles back, Nicole was also given a $500 gift card to Wal-Mart.  Hopefully now this family can heal and make a fresh start now that they know they will all be together.

 

 

We aren't totally sure what those noises are supposed to sound like.  In fact we …

“She was so frozen when they found her…she was nearly done for.”

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Emaciated. Dehydrated. Frozen. This was how a wee Chihuahua mix was discovered, barely clinging to life in a snow bank in Cheektowaga, N.Y.

The two women who found her wrapped her in blankets, put her in a hamper and set her in the car with the heater running — then they called police. Now in rescue/foster care, she is stable, but has a long recovery ahead of her.

“She was in pretty bad shape,” Scott Thrun, an Animal Control Officer, told WGRZ. “Her nails were long. Her BMI, body mass index, between a 1 and 5, 3 is ideal. She’s a 1.5.”

Officer Thrun was left a warm bed on Tuesday night to respond to the incident.

Once he saw the dog’s dire condition, he took her to the Greater Buffalo Veterinary Emergency Clinic where over six hours she was treated with antibiotics, salve for an eye injury and fluids.

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“If those two nice women that found this dog didn’t find this dog when they did, I would have been picking her up the next morning, but she would have been dead,” Thrun said.

Now the dog, who had no collar, no chip and still no owner claiming her, is resting in a rescue foster home through Destiny’s Road Animal Rescue.

“My guess is somebody maybe couldn’t care for her correctly and they basically just stopped the car and let her go,” Officer Thrun, said.

Thrun said they had no tips on who might be responsible for this dog but that person could face charges of animal abandonment and failure to provide veterinary care. Both are misdemeanors.

These are hard charges to prove, according to Thrun, and for now they are focused on healing her.

“She’s going to need to trust people again and right now she doesn’t,” Thrun said. “And I don’t blame her”.

The road to recovery for the dog is going to rack up some medical bills.

The Destiny’s Road Animal Rescue will be handling that and they have a PayPal donation link set up if you want to help.

If you know anything about this dog, Animal Control asks that you call them at 716-686-3525.

No owner has stepped up to claim her and she is in rescue foster care now with a long road of recovery ahead.

  Judy Obregon, founder of The Abandoned Ones, says it is very common …

Courageous Man Risks His Own Life and Jumps Into a Frozen Lake to Save a Dog from Drowning

 

When a small dog was in grave danger of drowning in the icy water of a lake in Crimea, while others stood around watching, one fearless man stripped down to his skivvies to dive in and save it.

A crowd had gathered to observe the scene that was taking place at a lake in the city of Simferopol.  The dog struggled to stay above the surface, hypothermia rapidly setting in.

One brave fellow disrobed and took a moment to steel himself and assess how best to approach the situation.  He looked like he wanted to dive, but there was a thin sheet of ice between the dock and the dog, so he sat down and dunked his feet, which must have felt like they were being stabbed with a thousand icicles, before fully plunging in.

For a terrifying moment it appears that the dog will drown, as it bobs under the surface.  Though freezing and drowning to death are infinitely more dreadful, it seems the dog is more frightened by the approaching savior.

After a bit of splashing about, the man steers the near pupcicle towards the shore.  Once at the edge, he triumphantly emerges from the water with the dog cradled in his arm like a salami.  Onlookers helped them up the snowy slope and cheered for the man who saved the day.

The dog is wearing a collar, so it’s very likely that it was brought home and warmed up.  Hopefully it will think twice before approaching any other icy lakes!

If you and your dog are carrying a few extra pounds here is your chance to get …

Boy Who Doesn’t Even Have Shoes Gives His Sweater to a Cold Street Dog

Studies show that people without a lot of money tend to give more, and it’s probably because unlike most rich people, they know just how it feels to go without.  A young boy, believed to be one of Pakistan’s many “street kids,” doesn’t even have shoes for himself, but he generously donated his sweater to a street dog to help him stay warm.  If that doesn’t hit ya right in the feels, I don’t know what could.

Freelance filmmaker Mohammad Belaal Imran was out taking pictures in Bahadurabad, a neighborhood in Karachi, Pakistan, when he saw a dog wearing a sweater.  This is a sight we see all the time in America, because many __pet parents know to keep their dogs warm when they’re out for winter walks.  But this is a street dog in the Middle East – this dog may as well have been doing a cartwheel.

“I saw this dog last night at Bahadurabad wearing a full sleeves shirt, and while I was trying to capture him, this boy came calling, ‘Jaggu, Jaggu,’ and the dog went crazy after him,” Imran explained on his Facebook page.

“He started playing with him, which was unbelievable, as I never saw a stray dog playing like he was with this kid, who feeds him every day, and he is the one who gave Jaggu his shirt to wear because it’s cold.”

A fundraiser was set up to help Jaggu and this boy with the heart of gold (and that smile!), and in only a few short days, thousands of dollars have been donated.

“Funds raised here will be used to give the boy and the dog proper clothing, food, shelter as well as medical care for both these best friends,” Suhaib Jamal Nasir of North York, Ontario says on the fundraiser.

“Any excess funds will be use to set up a bank account for this street kid so that he can be sent to school and will be put towards getting Jaggu the dog looked at thoroughly by a vet.”

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Dog Rescued from Slaughterhouse Gets Specially Designed Prosthetic Legs for Christmas

A dog called Liberty that was rescued from a Cambodian dog meat factory got a chance to go to Sterling, Virginia to be fitted with a special pair of walking limbs.  She came out of a horribly abusive and just plain terrible situation, having almost actually been killed for meat and losing her front legs in the process.

Animal Ortho Care is the team responsible for Liberty’s new legs.  They are one of the very few experts when it comes to fitting animals for prosthetics, and have been working with closely with Liberty’s rescue group, the Animal Hope and Wellness foundation, to get her back on track and ready for adoption.

It will take some time for her to learn how to use them, but almost right away she seemed to show signs of being more than capable of learning.  She’ll be able to go back home soon to California with her caretaker, and hopefully this will assist her in having a more full life.

A curious border collie needed some assistance from firefighters when he wedged …

Dog on a Train Tries to Convince Fellow Passengers That He’s a Person Like Anyone Else

There is nothing better in life to a dog than going for a ride.  Except, of course, the destination, as long as it’s somewhere fun.  This dog was super happy to be taking a train ride with his human, and was a very good boy and sat in his seat just like a regular person.

Domenica Smailes was on a train in the UK when she was pleasantly surprised to have a dog seated next to her.

“I was on the train from Cowdenbeath through to Edinburgh, and it sat beside me the full way,” she explained.

“Its owner put a jacket down on the seat for it to sit back up. People around us thought it was funny because of the way it was sitting.”

“I thought it was hilarious. Luckily it wasn’t too busy a train.”

How lucky she was!  That dog was probably a much better traveling companion than most people ever have.

There is one lucky dog in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia! Besides suffering from …

Aki Was Pulled Last Minute from a Local Animal Control, and Has Been Stuck in Foster FOREVER!

Poor Aki has been with her rescue for a very long time.  Underdog Rescue AZ rescued her out of animal control, and for whatever reason, a forever family just hasn’t seemed to happen for her yet.  She does have a few requirements as far as a suitable home is concerned, but nothing insane.  Could Aki be the dog of your dreams?

Let’s see what Underdog Rescue AZ has to say about Aki:

Aki’s bio: MEET AKI!! This sweet girl is about the best behaved pup you will ever meet! She loves people, is friendly and outgoing, and has an awesome disposition.

Aki is mild-mannered, easy going, with a contagious zest for life.  She aims to please, and loves to play.  She will do wonderfully in an active home where her humans enjoy walking, hiking, etc.

Aki is very food-motivated, and would love to learn some new tricks and perhaps an agility course!  Aki’s favorite things in the world include thunder storms, sun bathing, and watching Law and Order SVU.

Aki needs to be an “only dog” and she does not do well with cats.  She is GREAT with kids… but due to her size and exuberance, she is a good fit for a family with older children.  Aki is a great protector of the home, and is very wary of strangers coming into her home.

She will need a home that does not have a lot of visitors, OR an adopter that does not mind placing her
in another room or her kennel when strangers come to the home.  Since Aki does have some overprotective qualities, she will need an adopter that is comfortable with crating her/kenneling, or putting her into a separate room when visitors are over.

She needs a low traffic home, where there are not a lot of strangers coming and going.  She will not do
well with new people in her home on a regular basis and needs an adopter that is OK with her being separated from newcomers when they come to visit.

Her foster mom will gladly watch her *for free* anytime you go on vacation! For more information or to meet Aki, please complete an application or send an email to [email protected]

Current and former members of the United States Military: AKI is eligible for our Pets For Patriots affiliate program!

Aki’s site: http://www.underdogaz.com/animals/detail?AnimalID=8104588

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Saved From Meat Trade, Cinderella Needs Her Fairytale Ending for Christmas

In early October, we announced the Soi Dog Foundation rescued two female adults dogs from Thailand, Cinderella and Leanne.  The girls found a safe haven with the staff, trainers, and fosters of the Helen Woodward Animal Center, and now Cinderella is ready for a forever family of her very own.

The press release from Helen Woodward Animal Center shares the following:

Cinderella’s journey from across the world wasn’t an easy one.  Soi Dog Foundation estimates that approximately 5 million dogs per year are consumed in Vietnam, the majority being stolen pets.  The terrible ordeal of her capture, the traumatic circumstances of her confines, and even the long airline flight led to understandable confusion and fear.   But with the assistance of Helen Woodward Animal Center’s medical team, staff, trainers, and a very dedicated foster named Cheryl Solomon who became Cinderella’s “Fairy Dogmother,” the true princess in this special canine was revealed.

Erika with a newly arrived Leanne and Cinderella (left) in Los Angeles. (All photos courtesy of Helen Woodward Animal Center)

“It’s very obvious to me that Cinderella had a family at some point,” stated Solomon.  “She loves having a home and people to connect to and she adapted to us very quickly.  It would mean so much to me to know that she’s cuddling with loved ones for the holiday season.  She had a very tough start and she deserves her fairytale ending.”

Cinderella’s ideal family will consist of experienced dog owners who are prepared to provide a safe, stable environment and create comfort and security in her new life.  For more information on Cinderella (or our other SOI Dog Leanne), please contact Helen Woodward Animal Center at 858-756-4117 ext. 313, online at www.animalcenter.org, or stop by at 6461 El Apajo Road in Rancho Santa Fe.

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About Helen Woodward Animal Center

Helen Woodward Animal Center is a private, non-profit organization where “people help animals and animals help people.” Founded in 1972 in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., the Center provides services for more than 57,000 people and thousands of animals annually through adoptions, educational and therapeutic programs both onsite and throughout the community. Helen Woodward Animal Center is also the creator of the International Home 4 the Holidays __pet adoption drive, the International Remember Me Thursday® campaign and The Business of Saving Lives Workshops, teaching the business of saving lives to animal welfare leaders from around the world.  For more information, go to:  www.animalcenter.org.

A bomb sniffing dog who rushed to the assistance of his fallen master will be …

11 goofy dog tweets to make you feel superior (for a brief, fleeting moment)

When ur human says "who's a good boy" and u already know it's u pic.twitter.com/Iv9mFqAnyB

— meg (@megalot_) October 23, 2016

Dogs may not be as ubiquitous as cats on social media, but they are still a force to be reckoned with. There are plenty of examples of our canine buddies being silly or slick or just giving their owners the side-eye.

So if you need a smile, check out these photogenic and funny pups.

Silence is golden, unless you have dogs. Then silence is suspicious. #dogsoftwitter #Sundayspecial pic.twitter.com/yPwnRYF24Z

— Sarah Skilton (@MamiSkilts) December 11, 2016

For some strange reason, they can't seem to grasp the simple concept... #Puppies #DogsOfTwitter #Rocky #Mickey #MyLoves pic.twitter.com/sIpGgKlg75

— Jeffrey Mendez (@JeffreyJMendez) December 11, 2016

He kept following me & I had to shower so I let him stay in the bathroom then he cried because he couldnt see me so pic.twitter.com/3HslkIPlwI

— lol (@LysetteMelendez) June 9, 2015

Guests have just arrived. Would you have the heart to get them off your sofa? #dogs #pets #animals #dogsoftwitter pic.twitter.com/9AixMt5MKn

— We Love Dogs, USA (@WeLoveDogsUSA) December 21, 2016

You know. I'm so handsome 👔😅🐶😂🐾 https://t.co/Z0xpsBergS #dogsoftwitter #schnauzeroftwitter #minischnauzer #minisch… pic.twitter.com/Vj96GbMhsM

— Muffin Mini Schauzer (@muffinjai) December 10, 2016

Girl on this train has been makin eyes at me the whole ride pic.twitter.com/bvJUrqkiLQ

— Jean-Luc Bouchard (@jlucbouchard) May 10, 2015

"What? We're helping!" pic.twitter.com/0PGetvYDkw

— Funny __dog Pics (@FunniestPupPics) August 11, 2014

#pug #pugs #rain #raining #dogsoftwitter #goodtimes #hero #jokes #funny #lol #fun #joke #humor #love #dog #cute #puppy #pets pic.twitter.com/EgedgVxRzR

— Pahlavi Ltd (@PahlaviLondon) December 9, 2016

What happens when a __dog is raised by a cat?#dogs #pets #animals #dogsoftwitter pic.twitter.com/PRUU8635Lv

— We Love Dogs, USA (@WeLoveDogsUSA) December 9, 2016

"...very comfy, thank you for asking!" #dogsoftwitter #greyhound pic.twitter.com/MoVhCAPGzS

— Adam Jennings (@adamjenningsiam) December 9, 2016

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Need Help With Vet Bills or Pet Food? There ARE Resources Available!

Because our pets are a life-long commitment, it’s not unheard of for a __dog or cat mom or dad to face financial hardship at some point in the life of their fur-children.

We can all agree that before bringing an animal into your heart and home, it’s important to be prepared for the financial responsibilities – veterinary care, quality food and treats, preventative measures, etc. – that come along with pet parenthood. However, over the course of that 15-20+ year commitment, things happen. Jobs are lost, injuries or accidents make it impossible to work, economies take a hit.

Unfortunately, in many cases of financial hardship, it’s the family pet that suffers.

Fortunately, there IS help available! Below is a list of national and state-specific organizations that assist pet parents in need of financial assistance. These organizations understand that the very best place for a pet is with the family that loves them.

Some provide help paying veterinary bills, some help with food, some offer free or low-cost spay and neuters, while others assist pets that meet specific requirements. All are valuable resources for pet parents who may be facing financial hardship but have committed to providing the very best life-long home for their pet.

Please remember, this is only a list of known available resources. Each organization has its own rules and requirements. You will need to research each organization separately to determine if you qualify for assistance.

National Resources for Pet Owners in Need:

The Big Hearts Fund: for the diagnosis and treatment of canine and feline heart disease
Brown __dog Foundation: prescription medications
Canine Cancer Awareness
Care Credit: Provides a line of credit to parents of pets in need of veterinary care. Online application.
Cats In Crisis
Companion Bridge: an online community for those with animals that require significant medical care to solicit physical, emotional, and financial help
CorgiAid: Financial assistance for Corgi and Corgi-mixes
The Dog & Cat Cancer Fund
Fetch a Cure: Support and assistance for pets with cancer
The Gandalf Fund: financial assistance for working and retired assistance dogs in the event of catastrophic illness or accidental injury.
God’s Creatures Ministry Veterinary Charity
HandicappedPets: Support for handicapped and special needs pets.
Harley’s Hope: services for low-income pet owners, service animals, seniors, and pets living in short-term foster care.
Hearts United for Animals
IMOM
Joshua Louis Animal Cancer Foundation: for pets under the care of a board-certified veterinary oncologist.
Labrador Lifeline: Financial assistance for owners of Labrador Retrievers
Land of Pure Gold Foundation: financial aid for Working Dogs (Assistance, Detection, Search & Rescue, Enforcement, Military and Animal-Assisted Therapy Dogs) who have been diagnosed with cancer.
Magic Bullet Fund: cancer-specific
The Mosby Fund
The Onyx & Breezy Foundation
Paws 4 A Cure
The Perseus Foundation: support for pets diagnosed with cancer
Petkey: worldwide lost & found pet recovery database.
The Pet Fund
Pets of the Homeless: pet food and veterinary care assistance for homeless
Pit Bull Rescue Central: resource for owners and caretakers of American Pit Bull Terriers, American Staffordshire Terriers, Staffordshire Bull Terriers, and any mixes thereof.
The Riedel & Cody Fund: for pets suffering with cancer
RedRover Relief
Rose’s Fund
Shakespeare Animal Fund
Special Needs Dobermans: Financial assistance for senior and special needs Doberman Pinschers.
Tipper & Squirt Care for Cushings Fund: financial assistance for families struggling to pay medical care costs associated with Cushing’s disease.
Top Dog Foundation "Bentley Grant”: for senior dogs
Vetary: Provide simplified financing/credit to owners of pets needing veterinary care, instant online approval.

Resources by State (Listed Alphabetically):
There may be additional resources not listed here available in your state! Contact your local Humane Society, SPCA, and animal services who may be able to assist.

Alabama:
Alabama Animal Adoption Society: Homewood (spay/neuter assistance)
Alabama Animal Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic: Montgomery (spay/neuter assistance)
The Animal Friends Humane Society: Decatur (pet food/litter, spay/neuter assistance)
Alabama Veterinary Medical Association: Statewide (spay/neuter support for residents on public assistance) 334-395-0086
American Veterinary Medical Foundation: Multiple locations (disaster-related grants)
Friends of Cats and Dogs Foundation: Birmingham (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Greater Huntsville Humane Society: Huntsville (veterinary assistance and spay/neuterassistance)
Macon County Humane Society: Tuskegee (spay/neuter assistance)
Mobile SPCA: Mobile (spay/neuter assistance)
Shelby Humane Society: Columbiana (spay/neuter assistance)

Alaska:
Alaska SPCA: Anchorage (low-cost spay/neuter, vaccines, pet food bank)
Animal Guardian Network: Cave Creek (pet food)
Empty Bowl Pet Food Pantry: Pet assistance for disaster victims and veterans, seniors, domestic violence victims, functionally disabled people with service animals, homeless and near homeless people; special programs include pet food and supplies, temporary housing for emergencies.
Lost Our Home Pet Foundation: Scottsdale (pet food, temporary foster program)
Payson Humane Society: Payson (spay/neuter assistance)
All About Labs: Statewide (temporary housing/foster for dogs and cats, not just labs; pet food; spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm prevention and flea/tick treatments)
Bella Vista Animal Shelter: Bella Vista (spay/neuter assistance; contact BVAS for additional services)
For Pets’ Sake Best Friends Program: Springdale, NW Arkansas (microchipping, Best Friends Senior Program includes pet food, assistance for veterinary care, transportation to veterinarian and groomer, temporary foster program if hospitalized for seniors in Northwest Arkansas)
Fuzzy Hearts Animal Rescue: Van Buren County (spay/neuter & pet food assistance)
501-208-4160
Humane Society of Saline County: Benton (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Northeast Arkansas for Animals (NAFA): Jonesboro (pet food, vaccination assistance)
Out Of The Woods Rescue and Referral: Little Rock (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
The ACME Foundation: Clearlake (veterinary care assistance for senior and disabled pet owners)
Actors and Others for Animals: Greater Los Angeles area (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Animal Assistance League of Orange County: Orange County (pet food, transportation and veterinary care assistance)
Animal Health Foundation: Los Angeles and Orange Counties (veterinary care assistance)
AnimalSave: Green Valley (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Animal Welfare Assistance Group: Monterey County (veterinary care assistance, spay/neuter; pet food and supplies for seniors, disabled veterans, owners of service dogs and others; pet care resources and referrals)
Bad Rap: San Francisco (pit bull-specific assistance for finding rental housing and insurance)
California Department of Social Services Assistance Dog Special Allowance (ADSA) Program: Statewide (provides monthly stipend to eligible persons who use a guide, signal, or service dog)
Cat People: Bakersfield (cat food/litter, spay/neuter assistance, vaccination assistance) 661-327-4706
Cats in Need (of Human Care): Southern California, multiple locations (spay/neuter assistance)
The Chester Foundation: Sacramento region (veterinary care assistance)
FACE Foundation: San Diego (grant assistance for pets in need of emergency or critical care)
FixNation: Los Angeles (spay/neuter assistance for cats)
Friends of Long Beach Animals: Long Beach (spay/neuter assistance)
Haven Humane Society: Redding (low-cost spay/neuter, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary grants for residents receiving Medi-Cal or Medicare) Clinic: 530-241-1658; Shelter: 530-241-1653
Helen Woodward Animal Center: Rancho Santa Fe (pet food)
Helen Woodward Animal Center Animeals program: San Diego County (free pet food for the dogs and cats of elderly or disabled people)
Humane Society of San Bernardino Valley: San Bernardino (low-cost spay/neuter)
Keep Your Pet: Sacramento (behavior assistance, veterinary care assistance, services for seniors)
LA Animal Services: Los Angeles (spay/neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance)
Marin Humane Society: Novato (pet care assistance to low-income seniors, persons living with HIV/AIDS and those receiving hospice services; please see website for complete list of services)
Mercy Crusade’s Spay and Neuter Clinic: Oxnard (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Mojave Desert Animal Rescue: Western Mojave Desert (pet food & supplies and veterinary assistance for homeless, unemployed, disabled, and senior pet guardians)
Mountains’ Humane Society: Lake Arrowhead (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Napa Humane: Napa (spay/neuter assistance)
Ohlone Humane Society Special Assistance Program: Fremont, Union City, and Newark (veterinary care assistance, pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Orange County SPCA Animal Rescue Fund: Orange County (assistance for veterinary care including spay/neuter)
Palo Alto Humane Society: Palo Alto (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care)
PALS: Pets Are Loving Support (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners)
Pasadena Humane Society: Pasadena (spay/neuter assistance)
PAWS/LA: Hollywood (pet food and supplies, veterinary medical care assistance, grooming, spay/neuter, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, and other services)
PAWS San Francisco: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners
Peninsula CatWorks: veterinary care assistance for cats only
Pet Assistance Foundation: Multiple Locations, Southern California (spay/neuter assistance for dogs, cats, and rabbits)
Pet Orphans of Southern California: Van Nuys (veterinary care assistance)
The Pet Rescue Center’s Pet Pantry: Orange County (pet food, litter, and flea treatments for unemployed, senior, or disabled pet owners)
Pets Are Wonderful Support: San Diego (pet food/litter, pet supplies, veterinary assistance, animal transport, temporary foster program, veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners)
Placer SPCA SOS Program: Placer County (rental deposits, temporary boarding, pet food and veterinary care assistance)
Rescuing Unwanted Furry Friends (RUFF): Laguna Beach (pet food)
Riverside County Department of Animal Services: Riverside (spay/neuter assistance)
Sacramento SPCA: Sacramento (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
The Sam Simon Foundation: Los Angeles (free surgery for non-orthopedic procedures; free spay/neuter operations, including vaccinations, flea control, deworming, nail trims, and antibiotics)
Sammie’s Friends: Grass Valley (veterinary care assistance)
San Francisco SPCA Animal Hospital: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners, spay/neuter assistance
Santa Cruz SPCA: Santa Cruz (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Santa Maria Valley Humane Society: Santa Maria (spay/neuter assistance, microchips, pet food bank)
SEAACA: Downey (veterinary medical care assistance, spay/neuter, vaccination assistance)
Sequoia Humane Society: Eureka (spay/neuter assistance)
SHARE Marin Humane Society: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners
Spay Neuter Animal Network (SPAN): Ventura (spay/neuter assistance)
SPCA for Monterey County: Monterey (pet food, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation: Walnut Creek (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, emergency veterinary assistance)
VET SOS: San Francisco (free veterinary care and supplies for pets of the homeless)
Voice for the Animals Foundation: Santa Monica (veterinary care assistance)

Colorado:
Ark-Valley Humane Society: Buena Vista (pet food)
The Cartwright Foundation: Denver/Front Range region (veterinary care assistance)
Cat Care Society: Lakewood (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Colorado Pet Pantry: Denver/Boulder-metro (pet food)
Colorado State University Companion Care Fund: Fort Collins (veterinary care assistance)
Colorado State University Pets Forever Program: Larimer County (various services for low-income or disabled pet-owners)
Denkai Animal Sanctuary: Northern Colorado (spay/neuter and veterinary assistance)
Dreampower Animal Rescue: Colorado Springs (temporary foster program)
Every Creature Counts: Fort Lupton (spay/neuter assistance)
The Feline Fix: Denver (spay/neuter assistance)
For Pets’ Sake Humane Society: Cortez (assistance for emergency veterinary care, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Fort Collins Cat Rescue & Spay/Neuter Clinic: Fort Collins (assistance with pet food, spay/neuter, vaccinations and financial assistance for sugeries)
Friends of the Aspen Animal Shelter: Aspen (spay/neuter assistance)
Good Samaritan Pet Center: Denver (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Pagosa Springs: Pagosa Springs (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
League for Animals and People of the Summit (LAPS):: Summit County (financial assistance to low-income families living or working in Summit County, for pet spay/neuter, life-shortening illnesses or unexpected high vet bills; discounted spay/neuter vouchers for higher incomes)
MaxFund: Denver (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, vaccination assistance)
PAWS Colorado: Denver metro area (pet food, cat litter, veterinary care assistance/volunteers to aid low-income persons with HIV/AIDS and other debilitating illnesses)
PetAid Colorado: Denver (assistance with veterinary care including spay/neuter)
Pikes Peak Pet Pantry: Colorado Springs (pet food/litter, pet supplies, pet prescription diet assistance, and grooming assistance)
SpayToday: Lakewood (low-cost spay/neuter)

Connecticut:
Connecticut Humane Society: Newington (assistance for necessary veterinary medical care including spay/neuter and vaccination assistance, pet food bank) or Connecticut Humane Society Fox Veterinary Clinic (veterinary care assistance)
The Friends of Windsor Animal Care and Control Inc.: Windsor (pet food assistance)
Milford Animal Control: Milford (pet food bank)
STARelief and Pet Assistance: Statewide (veterinary care grant program, pet food, temporary fostering/emergency shelter and pet hospice care)
With Love From Lily: financial assistance for veterinary expenses for low income families in the case of illness or disease

Delaware:
Delaware Humane Association: Wilmington (pet food/supplies, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Delaware Office of Animal Welfare: Statewide (low-cost spay/neuter for income-eligible applicants)
Grass Roots Rescue Society: Statewide, including adjacent Maryland counties (assistance with vet care costs, including spay/neuter, for the pets of people with limited income and stray or feral cats)
Faithful Friends, Inc: Wilmington (pet food and supplies, spay/neuter assistance)
Forgotten Cats, Inc: Wilmington (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)

District of Columbia (Washington D.C.):
Capital Animal Care Mobile Spay/neuter Clinic: pet food, supplies and spay/neuter assistance
PETS-DC: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners
Washington Animal Rescue League: pet food and supplies, discounted veterinary care including spay/neuter and vaccination assistance
Washington Humane Society (spay/neuter assistance)

Florida:
Alachua County Humane Society: Gainesville (pet food)
American Veterinary Medical Foundation
Animal Coalition of Tampa (ACT): Tampa (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Animal Emergency Hospital of St. Johns: St. Augustine (low cost spay/neuter, vaccines, heartworm prevention)
Bright Paw Pet food Bank: Melbourne (pet food assistance)
321-733-7672
Central Brevard Humane Society: Cocoa (assistance for veterinary care including spay/neuter)
Collier Spay Neuter Clinic: Southwest Florida (spay/neuter assistance)
Fairy Tail Endings, Inc.: Sarasota and Manatee Counties (veterinary and pet product assistance)
First Coast No More Homeless Pets, Inc.: Jacksonville (free and low-cost spay/neuter, veterinary care assistance)
Frankie’s Friends: Tampa/Clearwater areas (cancer specific—veterinary care assistance)
Humane Society of Broward County: Ft. Lauderdale (low-cost spay/neuter)
Humane Society of Pinellas: Clearwater (pet health clinic, affordable spay/neuter, pet food pantry, pet food delivery program for senior pet owners)
Humane Society of Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay (pet food, discounted/free vaccinations)
The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River Co.: Vero Beach (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, limited medical assistance) 772-388-3331
Kibblez of Love: Palm Beach & Broward counties. Receive pet food assistance for spayed and neutered family pets residing in the home. Proof of spay & neuter required for assistance.
Pasco Animal Welfare Society (PAWS): Port Richey (spay/neuter assistance)
Peggy’s Pantry: Palm Beach County (food assistance for struggling families, provide referrals for low-cost vet care and spay/neuter services)
Pet Project for Pets: Oakland Park (provides pet food and supplies for terminally ill, disabled and senior pet owners)
Space Coast Kibble Kitchen: Brevard County (pet food bank)
Spay Shuttle: Palm Beach County (spay/neuter assistance)
Pinellas Alternatives to Shelter Surrender (PASS): Pinellas County (referrals for spay/neuter, veterinary assistance, pet supplies, pet-friendly housing, dog training; run by the Humane Society of Pinellas.)
SPCA of Central Florida: Orlando (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program, discounted veterinary care)
SPCA Suncoast: New Port Richey (pet food)
SPCA Tampa Bay: Tampa Bay (spay/neuter assistance)
SPOT Low Cost Spay/neuter Clinic: Pinellas Park (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
St. Francis Animal Hospital: Jacksonville (assistance for veterinary care including spay/neuter)
You Can Make a Difference, Inc.: Gadsen County (spay/neuter vouchers, pet food assistance, emergency veterinary assistance)

Georgia:
Carroll County Humane Society’s West Georgia Spay/neuter Clinic: Villa Rica (spay/neuter assistance)
Cherokee County Humane Society: Acworth (spay/neuter assistance)
Daffy’s Pet Soup Kitchen: Lilburn (pet food and supplies, spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Georgia Animal Project: North Georgia (spay/neuter clinic)
Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia: Statewide (spay/neuter, vaccination, microchipping and pet food assistance)
LifeLine Animal Project: Atlanta (spay/neuter assistance)
PALS: Pets Are Loving Support: (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners)
PAWS Atlanta: Atlanta (spay/neuter assistance)
Project CatSnip: Atlanta (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Georgia: statewide (spay/neuter assistance)
Stopping Pet Overpopulation Together (SPOT): Atlanta (spay/neuter assistance)

Hawaii:
Hawaiian Humane Society: Honolulu (spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program)
Hawaii Island Humane Society: Kailua-Kona, Kamuela, and Keaau (spay/neuter assistance)
The Neuter Scooter: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance for cats)

Idaho:
Humane Society of the Palouse: Moscow (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Idaho Humane Society: Boise (pet food)
Lewis Clark Animal Shelter: Lewiston (spay/neuter and microchip assistance)
Spay Neuter Idaho Pets (SNIP): Boise (spay/neuter assistance)

Illinois:
Anderson Animal Shelter: South Elgin (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Animal Care League: Oak Park (assistance for veterinary care including vaccinations, microchipping and spay/neuter)
Animal Protective League: Springfield (spay/neuter assistance)
The Animal Welfare League: Chicago Ridge (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
The Anti-Cruelty Society: Chicago (assistance with veterinary care including spay/neuter)
Best Buddies Pet Pantry: Cook County (pet food, low-cost vaccinations and low-cost spay/neuter referrals)
Better Pets Clinic: Moline (spay/neuter assistance)
Blessed Bonds: Palos Park (temporary foster program)
Brown Dog Foundation: statewide (veterinary care assistance and prescription medications)
Catsnap: Champaign County (spay/neuter assistance)
DuPage County Animal Care and Control: Wheaton (spay/neuter and microchipping assistance)
Humane Society of Central Illinois: Normal (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Southern Illinois: Carbondale (spay/neuter assistance)
National Animal Welfare Society: Mokina (assistance for general veterinary care, including vaccinations and spay/neuter)
PAWS Chicago: Chicago (spay/neuter assistance)
Pets Are Like Family: Chicago (pet food pantry, spay/neuter assistance, vaccines, microchips, pet care workshops)
Pet assistance hotline: 312-725-3315
Quad City Animal Welfare Center: Milan (assistance for general veterinary care, including vaccinations and spay/neuter)
The Quincy Humane Society: Quincy (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
South Suburban Humane Society: Glenwood, Chicago Heights (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Illinois: Homer Glen (low-cost spay/neuter services)
Tree House Humane Society: Chicago (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Winnebago County Animal Services: Rockford (spay/neuter assistance)

Indiana:
Best Buddies Pet Pantry: Porter, Lake and LaPorte Counties (pet food, low-cost vaccination and low-cost spay/neuter referrals)
Brown County Humane Society: Nashville (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
City of Bloomington Animal Shelter: Bloomington (pet food)
FACE Low-Cost Spay/neuter Clinic: Indianapolis (spay/neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance)
F.I.D.O.: Indianapolis (pet food pantry, help for chained dogs)
Hamilton County Low Cost Clinic: Noblesville (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Hope for Pets Food Pantry: Lafayette (pet food)
Humane Society Calumet Area: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance)
219-924-7140
Humane Society of Northwest Indiana: Gary (spay/neuter assistance)
The Kibble Kitchen Pet Pantry Servicing Porter and Lake Counties: Porter and Lake Counties (pet food pantry, spay/neuter referral, Fur Angel Fund euthanasia referral service)
219-947-4400
Kokomo Humane Society: Kokomo (pet food bank)
The Monroe County Humane Association: Bloomington (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care, discount vaccinations and microchips)
The Neuter Scooter: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance for cats)
Partners for Animal Welfare Society, Inc.: Greenfield (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Neuter Indiana Pets, Inc.: Greenwood (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Neuter Indiana Pets, Inc.: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance)
St. Joseph County Spay/Neuter Assistance Program: Notre Dame (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Vanderburgh Humane Society: Evansville (pet food)

Iowa:
Brown Dog Foundation: Statewide (veterinary care assistance and prescription medications)
Capitol Area Animal Response Team: Shawnee County (temporary boarding, pet food and supplies)
Iowa Humane Alliance/Spay Iowa: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance)
The Pet Project Midwest: Des Moines (pet food and supply pantry)
Southwest Iowa Humane Society: Clarinda (spay/neuter assistance)
Stephen Memorial Animal Shelter: Oskaloosa (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)

Kansas:
Great Plains SPCA: Greater Kansas City area (various services for low-income and senior pet owners)
Humane Society of Greater Kansas City: Kansas City (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Pet Assistance Network of Topeka: Topeka (temporary foster program)
The Pet Connection: Mission (assistance for necessary veterinary medical care including spay/neuter)

Kentucky:
Anderson Humane Society: Lawrenceburg (spay/neuter assistance)
Animal Refuge Center: Vine Grove (spay/neuter assistance)
Bowling Green Warren County Humane Society: Bowling Green (spay/neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance)
Friends of the Shelter: Middleboro (spay/neuter assistance)
Friends of the Shelter: Boone, Campbell, Kenton, Grant counties) (spay/neuter assistance)
Glasgow Barren Animal Shelter: Glasgow (spay/neuter assistance)
Holly’s Place: Lawrenceburg (spay/neuter assistance)
Hope for Pets: Mt. Washington (pet food assistance, assistance with veterinary expenses for senior citizens with senior pets)
Humane Society Animal League for Life: Richmond (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Oldham County: LaGrange (spay/neuter assistance)
Kentucky Humane Society: Louisville (spay/neuter assistance)
Mercer Humane Society: Harrodsburg (spay/neuter assistance)
Scott County Humane Society: Georgetown (spay/neuter assistance)

Louisiana:
Baton Rouge Spay/Neuter (spay/neuter assistance)
Cat Haven: Baton Rouge (spay/neuter assistance: cats only)
Lafayette Animal Aid: Carencro (spay/neuter assistance)
Louisiana SPCA: New Orleans (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Baton Rouge: Baton Rouge (spay/neuter assistance)
Southern Animal Foundation: New Orleans (low-cost veterinary services)
St. Martin Humane Society: Breaux Bridge (spay/neuter assistance)
The Spay Spa: Port Allen (spay/neuter assistance)

Maine:
Animal Refuge League: Westbrook (pet food, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
The Animal Welfare Society: West Kennebunk (spay/neuter assistance)
Bar Harbor Food Pantry: Bar Harbor (pet food)
Camp Bow Wow: Portland (pet food)
Catholic Charities of Maine: Caribou (pet food/litter)
Greater Androscoggin Humane Society: Lewiston (spay/neuter assistance)
Helping People, Helping Pets—York County
Houlton Humane Society: Houlton (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Lincoln County Animal Shelter: Edgecomb (pet food)
Maine Low Cost Spay/Neuter Program: statewide (spay/neuter assistance)
Paws for a Cause: Fairfield (pet food) 207-465-7906 or 207-249-9441
SPCA of Hancock County: Trenton (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Maine (spay/neuter assistance)
Sullivan Animal Food Eatery: Sullivan (pet food) 207-422-6282
York County Shelter Programs: Alfred (pet food)

Maryland:
Animal Advocates of Howard County: Ellicott City (spay/neuter assistance)
Animal Welfare League of Montgomery County: spay/neuter assistance
The Animal Welfare Society of Howard County: Columbia (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Baltimore Humane Society: Baltimore (veterinary care assistance including spay/neuter)
Caroline County Humane Society: Ridgely (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Frederick County Humane Society: Frederick (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Humane Society of Charles County: Waldorf (spay/neuter assistance)
Montgomery County Humane Society: Rockville (spay/neuter assistance)
Shanklin Fund for Seniors: Fredrick County (vaccines & well-care to pets of residents 65 or older and on fixed income)
Spay Now, Inc.: Graysonville (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
SPCA/Humane Society of Prince George’s County, Inc.: Prince George’s County (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Talbot Humane Society: Easton (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Thankful Paws, Inc.: Bel Air (pet food bank)

Massachusetts:
Alliance for Animals: Boston (spay/neuter and veterinary medical care assistance)
Angell Animal Medical Center-Nantucket: veterinary care assistance, 508-228-1491
Angell Animal Medical Center-Western New England: (veterinary care assistance) 413-785-1221
Angell Memorial Animal Hospital-Boston (veterinary care assistance) 617-522-7282
Animal Rescue League of Boston-Alice T. Whitney Helping Hand Fund: Statewide (veterinary assistance for pet owners receiving government assistance)
Dakin Pioneer Valley Humane Society: Leverett and Greenfield (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program)
Fairy DogParents: Duxbury (assistance with food, medical needs and general wellness for dogs)
Kane’s Krusade of E. Longmeadow (food, Veterinary care, dog equipment/dog houses)
Phinney’s Friends; MSPCA: (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners)
The Sampson Fund: Cape Cod (fund to benefit companion animals of Cape Cod and the adjacent Islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard)
Southborough Pet food Pantry: Southborough (pet food)
508-485-2147
Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Statewide (veterinary care assistance including spay/neuter)

Michigan:
Adopt-A-Pet: Fenton (spay/neuter assistance)
All About Animals Rescue: Eastpointe (spay/neuter assistance)
Cascades Humane Society: Jackson (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
C-SNIP: Kentwood (spay/neuter assistance)
Furever Full Food Bank: Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties (pet food)
Furry Friends Food Pantry: Holland (pet food Thursdays)
616-499-7342, 616-399-5160
Humane Society of Genesee County: Burton (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Huron Valley: Ann Arbor (pet food/litter, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Humane Society of South Central Michigan: Battle Creek (spay/neuter assistance)
Kalamazoo Humane Society: Kalamazoo (pet food bank, dog houses, and spay/neuter assistance)
K9 Resque: St. Claire (pet food)
Little Traverse Bay Humane Society: Harbor Springs (spay/neuter assistance)
Luce County Pet Pals: Newberry (spay/neuter assistance)
Michigan Humane Society: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance)
Mission for Area People: Muskegon Heights (pet food assistance; licensing and vet records required) 231-733-9672
Northeast Community Lutheran Church, Little Kitchen Food Shelf
Oakland County Pet Adoption Center: Auburn Hills (spay/neuter assistance)
Oakland County Pet Food Pantry: Western Michigan (pet food and supplies)
Stop the Overpopulation of Pets: Weymouth (spay/neuter assistance)
Voiceless–MI: Lansing (spay/neuter assistance)
Waggin’ Tails Dog Rescue: Northville (pet food)

Minnesota:
Camp Companion: Rochester (spay/neuter assistance)
Kindest Cut: twin cities metro area (low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, microchipping)
Minnesota Spay Neuter Project, Inc.: Minneapolis (spay/neuter assistance)
Northeast Community Lutheran Church: Minneapolis (pet food)
Northland Spay/Neuter: Duluth (low-cost spay/neuter)
People and Pets Together: (formerly The Pet Project) Offers programs to prevent owner surrender. Vaccination clinics, subsidize pet care for clients in need. The pet food shelf distributes pet food to qualified clients living in Powderhorn, Phillips, and Corcoran neighborhoods.
PetCare of Duluth: Statewide (low-cost clinic offering vaccines, flea/tick prevention, heartworm testing/prevention and microchipping)
Pet Haven: Minneapolis (spay/neuter assistance)
Tri-County Humane Society: St. Cloud (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)

Mississippi:
Humane Society of South Mississippi: Gulfport (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, other necessary supplies including training advice)
Mississippi Spay and Neuter: Pearl (spay/neuter assistance)

Missouri:
Advocates 4 Animals Pet Food Pantry: Jefferson County (pet food, spay/neuter assistance) 
Animal Protective Association of Missouri: St. Louis (Assistance with vaccinations and routine veterinary care)
Bi-State Pet Food Pantry: Greater St. Louis area (pet food assistance)
Central Missouri Humane Society: Columbia (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Missouri: St. Louis (assistance with veterinary care including spay/neuter)
Humane Society of Southeast Missouri: Camp Girardeau (spay/neuter assistance)
Northland Pet Pantry: Gladstone (pet food)
Operation SPOT: St. Louis (spay/neuter assistance)
PAWS Pet Pantry: Springfield (pet food, litter, vetting, spay/neuter services, flea/heartworm preventative, toys, treats, beds, collars/harnesses/leashes, coats, etc., for homeless, low-income, and seniors
Pound Pals Nooterville: St. Louis (spay/neuter assistance)
Republic Paw Pantry: Republic (pet food, supplies for families affected by unemployment, chronic illness, and to seniors on fixed incomes.
St. Charles County Humane Services: Cottleville (spay/neuter and heartworm preventative assistance)
Spay Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP): Christian, Dallas, Greene, Lawrence, Polk and Webster Counties (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Neuter Kansas City: Kansas City (pet food and supplies, spay/neuter assistance)
Stray Rescue of St. Louis: St. Louis (spay/neuter assistance)

Montana:
Beartooth Humane Alliance: Red Lodge (spay/neuter assistance)
Bitter Root Humane Association: Hamilton (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Western Montana: Missoula (pet food)
Kootenai Pets for Life: Troy/Libby (pet food and supplies, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care, spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program)
Rimrock Humane Society: Roundup (spay/neuter assistance)

Nebraska:
Hearts United for Animals: Auburn (low-cost spay/neuter clinic)
Nebraska Humane Society: Omaha (low-cost spay/neuter, pet food delivery for senior citizens receiving Meals on Wheels, training classes, grooming and boarding services)

Nevada:
Nevada Humane Society: Reno (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Shakespeare Animal: veterinary care assistance
Spay and Neuter Center of Southern Nevada: Las Vegas (spay/neuter and microchip assistance)

New Hampshire:
Cocheco Valley Humane Society: Dover (pet food, temporary foster program)
Concord-Merrimack County SPCA: Penacook (pet food, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Helping People, Helping Pets—Hillsborough County
Helping People, Helping Pets—Merrimack County
Helping People, Helping Pets—Rockingham County
Helping People, Helping Pets—Strafford County
Manchester Animal Shelter: Manchester (pet food)
New Hampshire Humane Society: Laconia (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Upper Valley Humane Society: Enfield (spay/neuter assistance)

New Jersey:
A Purrfect World: Bloomfield (temporary foster program)
Animal Alliance: Belle Mead (pet food and supplies, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Companion Animal Advocates: Hillsdale (pet food, spay/neuter, and rehoming assistance)
Friends of Randolph Animal Pound (All Our Orphans): Randolph (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Atlantic: Atlantic City (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
New Jersey Animal Rights Alliance: Statewide (veterinary care assistance)
Oakland Animal Hospital: Oakland (pet food)
One Step Closer Animal Rescue (OSCAR): Statewide (pet food bank and spay/neuter assistance)
PetPALS of Southern New Jersey: veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners
Prince Chunk Foundation: Statewide (pet food and veterinary care assistance)
Save U.S. Pets Foundation: veterinary care assistance (A veterinarian must apply on behalf of the pet owner.)

New Mexico:
ACTion Programs for Animals: Las Cruces (pet food bank)
Animal Humane Association of New Mexico: Albuquerque (spay/neuter, vaccination and other necessary veterinary medical care)
Espanola Valley Humane Society: Espanola (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Gallup McKinley County Humane Society: low-cost spay/neuter
Santa Fe Animal Shelter: Santa Fe (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Vet Co: Multiple Locations  (spay/neuter assistance)

New York:
ALL 4 PETS: Limited to Western New York (veterinary care assistance)
The Animal Lovers League: Glen Cove (temporary foster program)
Beyond Breed’s Ruff Riders: pet food and supplies for underserved neighborhoods in Brooklyn and New York City
Black Dog, Second Chance Rescue Food Pantry for Pets: Buffalo
Frankie’s Friends: New York City (veterinary care assistance including cancer)
Lollypop Farm, The Humane Society of Greater Rochester: Fairport (emergency pet food assistance, spay/neuter assistance, and information on other community programs for veterinary assistance)
Rochester Hope for Pets: Rochester (veterinary care assistance)
NY SAVE, Inc.: veterinary care assistance
Operation Pets: The Spay/Neuter Clinic of Western New York (low-cost spay/neuter)
The Shamrock Animal Fund: Syracuse/Central New York (veterinary care assistance).

North Carolina:
Animal Compassion Network: Skyland (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
AnimalKind: Raleigh (spay/neuter assistance)
Animal Protection Society of Durham: Durham (pet food assistance)
Ashley’s Angel Fund (veterinary care assistance)
Community Partnership for Pets: Flat Rock (spay/neuter assistance)
Forsyth County Animal Control: Winston-Salem; Forsyth County (pet food assistance, low-cost spay/neuter)
Forsyth Humane Society: Winston-Salem (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Friends of Madison County Animals: (low-cost/no-cost services to Madison County residents: spay-neuter, pet food pantry, microchips, vaccinations)
Friends of Mebane’s Animals: (pet food, spay/neuter subsidies, veterinary assistance, fences and shelter/housing for those in financial hardship or on public assistance in Alamance County and parts of surrounding counties)
919-883-2156
Harnett Animal Welfare Coalition (HAWC): Harnett County (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Haywood Animal Welfare Association: Waynesville (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Alliance: Asheville (spay/neuter assistance)
The Humane Society of the Piedmont: Greensboro (pet food & spay/neuter assistance)
Madison County Animal Shelter: Marshall (spay/neuter assistance)
North Carolina State University Companion Pet Assistance Program: Raleigh (veterinary care assistance for clients)
SNAP-NC: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Neuter Charlotte: Charlotte (low-cost spay/neuter, vaccines and pet-food pantry)
SPCA of Wake County: Raleigh (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Watauga Humane Society: Boone (spay/neuter and microchip assistance)
Wayne County Humane Society: Goldsboro (spay/neuter assistance)

North Dakota:
Circle of Friends Humane Society: Grand Forks (spay/neuter assistance, emergency medical assistance)
Spay Dakota: low-cost spay/neuter assistance and referrals

Ohio:
Angels for Animals: Canfield (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
The Bummer Fund: Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull Counties (veterinary care assistance)
Humane Ohio: Toledo (spay/neuter assistance)
Jake Brady Memorial Fund (veterinary care assistance)
MedVet Good Sam Fund: Columbus and Cincinatti (veterinary care assistance)
The Neuter Scooter: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance for cats)
Paws with Pride: Uniontown (temporary foster program)
Pet Guards Clinic: Cuyahoga Falls (assistance for necessary veterinary medical care, spay/neuter and vaccinations)
Pet Pantry of Lorain County: Lorain County (pet food assistance, spay/neuter assistance)
PetPromise: Columbus (pet food assistance)
Pets in Need: Cincinnati (veterinary care for low income families with pets, spay/neuter assistance)
Pets in Stitches: Miami Valley (affordable spay/neuter and vaccines for cats, dogs and rabbits; TNR for community cats)
The Society for the Improvement of Conditions for Stray Animals: Kettering (spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program)
Stop the Overpopulation of Pets: Mansfield (spay/neuter assistance)
U-CAN (United Coalition for Animals: Cincinnati (provides low-cost spay/neuter services and free transports to their clinic from several locations in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Southeast Indiana)

Oklahoma:
Animal Birth Control Clinic: Lawton (spay/neuter, vaccination, microchip assistance and other basic veterinary services)
Animal Rescue and Care of McCurtain County: Broken Bow (spay/neuter assistance)
Best Friends of Pets: multiple locations (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Grove and Grand Lake: Grove (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Tulsa: Tulsa (spay/neuter assistance)
Oklahoma City Animal Shelter: Oklahoma City (pet food)
405-316-FOOD (3663) or email [email protected]
PAWS, Inc.: Bristow (spay/neuter assistance)
Pet Food Pantry of Oklahoma City: (pet food assistance)
Poteau Valley Humane Society: Poteau (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Oklahoma: Tulsa (spay/neuter assistance)
Volunteers for Animal Welfare: Oklahoma City (spay/neuter assistance)
Washington County SPCA: Bartlesville (spay/neuter assistance)

Oregon:
Cat Adoption Team: Sherwood (cat food assistance)
City of Eugene Spay/Neuter Clinic: Eugene (spay/neuter, vaccination, and microchip assistance)
DoveLewis Velvet Assistance Fund: Portland (veterinary care assistance)
Hand To Paw Fund: Statewide (veterinary care assistance)
Humane Society of Central Oregon: Bend (spay/neuter assistance, contact HSCO for additional services)
Lane County Animal Services: Eugene (spay/neuter assistance)
The Neuter Scooter: Multiple Locations (spay/neuter assistance for cats)
Oregon Outback Humane Society: Lakeview (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Pet Overpopulation Prevention Advocates: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance and referral)
The Pongo Fund Pet Food Bank (pet food and spay/neuter assistance)
Pro-Bone-O: Eugene (free pet food, supplies, and veterinary care for pets of the homeless)
S/Nipped: Coos, Curry, & Douglas Counties (spay/neuter assistance, low-cost veterinary care & vaccinations)
Willamette Animal Guild: Eugene (spay/neuter assistance)
Willamette Humane Society: Salem (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)

Pennsylvania:
Action for Animals Humane Society: Latrobe (spay/neuter assistance)
Animal Care & Assistance Fund (veterinary care assistance)
Animal Friends: Pittsburgh (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
The Animal Rescue of Western Pennsylvania (veterinary care assistance)
Chester County Pet Food Pantry: Chester, eastern Berks and Montgomery counties (pet food & care assistance)
Forgotten Cats, Inc.: Willow Grove (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Henry’s Cupboard at the Brandywine Valley SPCA: West Chester (pet food pantry)
Humane Society of Berks County: Reading (pet food and veterinary care assistance)
Humane Society of Westmoreland County: Greenberg (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Red Paw Emergency Relief Team: Philadelphia (emergency assistance including search & rescue, emergency transport, shelter, and veterinary care to animals involved in fires and other residential disasters)
Rescue Pet Food Pantry: (provides pet food to 501(c)3 rescues to free up financial resources)
Sam’s Hope: Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties (pet food and veterinary care assistance for pet owners with demonstrated financial hardship)
Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, Inc.: Harrisburg (low-cost spay/neuter)
Washington Area Humane Society: Eighty Four (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
Western Pennsylvania Humane Society: Pittsburgh (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care
Wilkes Barre Animal Hospital: Wilkes Barre (spay/neuter assistance for cats)
Humane Association of Northwestern Rhode Island: Pascoag (spay/neuter assistance)
Providence Animal Rescue League: Providence (spay/neuter assistance)
Rhode Island Veterinary Medical Association: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
RIVMA Companion Animal Foundation: veterinary care assistance
Volunteer Services for Animals: Providence (spay/neuter assistance)

South Carolina:
Charleston Animal Society: Charleston (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: Columbia (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Pet Helpers: Charleston (a broad range of low-cost veterinary care—including vaccinations, deworming, flea and tick control, heartworm tests, feline leukemia/aids tests, very affordable heartworm preventive medication, mass removals, orthopedic surgery, and some dentistry [f[f[fees are on a sliding scale] well as a pet food bank, low-cost spay/neuter, help for chained dogs, TNR, and behavior/training referrals); clinic phone number: 843-302-0556

South Dakota:
Brookings Humane Society: pet food and supplies
Oglala Pet Project: free spay/neuter, low-cost vaccines, pet food bank for pet owners living on the Pine Ridge American Indian Reservation
Operation Pets, Inc.: low-cost spay/neuter for pets and community cats
Spay Dakota: low-cost spay/neuter referrals
South Dakota West River Spay/Neuter Coalition: low-cost spay/neuter clinics

Tennessee:
Brown Dog Foundation: Statewide (veterinary care assistance and prescription medications)
Companion Animal Initiative of Tennessee (List of groups that assist with companion animal issues in Tennssee by county)
Fayette County Animal Rescue: Rossville (pet food and supplies)
Humane Society of Putnam County: Cookeville (spay/neuter assistance)
Nashville Humane Association: Nashville (pet food, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Shepherd’s Green Sanctuary (pigs only): Cookeville (contact Shepherd’s Green for list of services)
Young-Williams Animal Center: Knoxville (pet food, spay/neuter, and vaccination assistance)

Texas:
Animal Birth Control Clinic: Waco (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Animal Friends of Washington County: Brenham (low-cost spay/neuter, vaccinations, heartworm treatment)
Animal Trustees of Austin: Austin (assistance for necessary veterinary medical care, spay/neuter assistance, and heartworm treatment)
Arlington Humane Society: Arlington (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Canyon Lake Animal Shelter Society: Canyon Lake (pet food, spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Cause for Paws: Greenville (spay/neuter, medication, and vaccination assistance)
Dallas Animal Services: Dallas (spay/neuter assistance)
Don’t Forget to Feed Me: Northern Texas (pet food bank)
EmanciPet: Austin (spay/neuter assistance)
Freeman-Fritts: Kerrville (spay/neuter assistance, low-cost veterinary care)
Helotes Humane Society: Helotes (pet food)
Houston Humane Society: Houston (spay/neuter assistance)
Kaufman County Animal Awareness Project: Crandall (assistance for veterinary care including vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter)
Metroplex Animal Coalition: Dallas (spay/neuter assistance)
Outreach Animal Clinic: Dallas (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Pet Food Bank of Austin and Travis County: Austin (Pet food)
Pet Pals of Texas: Converse (pet food, supplies, and general pet care assistance for elderly or disabled residents)
Pet Prevent A Litter of Central Texas: San Marcos (pet food and litter, spay/neuter assistance)
Spay-Neuter Assistance Program: Multiple locations (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay/Neuter Your Pet: Dallas-Fort Worth (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay Texas: Statewide (spay/neuter assistance)
SPCA of Polk County: Livingston (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
SPCA of Texas: Dallas (pet food, assistance for veterinary care including vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter)
Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine "The Capper and Chris Save the Animals Fund”(veterinary care assistance)
Texas Coalition for Animal Protection: Azle, Cleburne, Denton, Fort Worth, Hamilton, Hillsboro, and McKinney (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)

Utah:
Best Friends Animal Society: Salt Lake City (spay/neuter assistance)
The Humane Society of Moab Valley: Moab (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Utah: Murray (spay/neuter and vaccination assistance)
Pet Samaritan Fund (veterinary care assistance programs for senior, disabled or ill pet owners)

Vermont:
Frontier Animal Society: Orleans (spay/neuter assistance)
Second Chance Animal Center: Shaftsbury (spay/neuter assistance)
Vermont Spay Neuter Incentive Program: Bridgewater (spay/neuter assistance)

Virginia:
Angels of Assisi: Roanoke (spay/neuter assistance, discounted pet medications)
Animal Welfare League of Alexandria: Alexandria (spay/neuter assistance)
Animal Welfare League of Arlington: Arlington (spay/neuter, vaccination and microchip assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care)
Bedford Humane Society: Bedford (spay/neuter assistance)
Capital Animal Care Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic: northern Virginia (pet food, supplies and spay/neuter assistance)
Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA: Charlottesville (spay/neuter assistance for owned pets and feral cats)
Fairfax County Animal Shelter
Fauquier SPCA: Warrenton (spay/neuter assistance)
Franklin County Humane Society: Rocky Mount (spay/neuter assistance)
Helping Hands Affordable Veterinary Surgery and Dental Clinic: Richmond (reduced cost veterinary surgery)
The Holly Help Memorial Spay/Neuter Fund: Bristol (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Culpeper: Culpeper (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society of Fairfax County: Fairfax (pet food)
Humane Society of Loudoun County: Purcellville (spay/neuter assistance)
Loudon County Animal Care and Control CARE Pet Pantry: Leesburg (pet food)
Mountain View Humane Spay Neuter Clinic: low cost spay/neuter
Partners Among Cats and Canines: Franklin (spay/neuter assistance, assistance for emergency veterinary care)
Prince William SPCA: Manassas (spay/neuter, vaccinations, wellness checks)
Richmond SPCA: Richmond and the surrounding counties of Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico and Goochland (free and low-cost spay/neuter services, affordable pet wellness clinics, free pet pantry, free behavior support, low-cost temporary off-site boarding for pets)
Roanoke Valley SPCA: Roanoke (pet food)
Shenandoah Valley Spay and Neuter Clinic: Harrisonburg (spay/neuter assistance)
Lynchburg Humane Society: Evington (spay/neuter assistance)
Spay, Inc.: Northern Virginia (spay/neuter assistance)
SPCA of Martinsville and Henry County: Martinsville (spay/neuter assistance)
Virginia Beach SPCA: Virginia Beach (pet food, assistance for necessary veterinary medical care)
The Virginia Kincheloe Spay/Neuter Clinic: Fredericksburg (low-cost spay/neuter, microchips)
Voices for Animals: Charlottesville and surrounding counties (feral cat spay/neuter and vaccination; weather-proof shelters for outdoor dogs)

Washington:
Northwest Spay & Neuter Center: Tacoma (spay/neuter assistance for owned pets and feral cats)
Concern for Animals: Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties (spay/neuter, pet food and veterinary care assistance)
Forget Me Not Animal Shelter: Republic (spay/neuter assistance)
Humane Society for Seattle/King County: Bellevue (low-income senior citizen’s pet food assistance, discounted spay/neuter and microchipping, pet project assistance for individuals disabled by AIDS)
Olympic Mountain Pet Pals: Jefferson County (spay/neuter assistance for low-income pet owners, TNR for community cats)
PAWS of Bainbridge Island: Bainbridge Island and North Kitsap (spay/neuter, vaccination, pet food, veterinary care assistance; additional services for seniors)
Seattle Humane Society: Seattle (services for low-income, disabled, and senior pet owners: spay/neuter, vaccination, pet food, veterinary care assistance)
Progressive Animal Welfare Society: Lynnwood (spay/neuter assistance, microchip and vaccination assistance, behavior helpline)
Spokane Valley Regional Animal Protection Service: Spokane Valley (spay/neuter assistance)
Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine Good Samaritan Fund(veterinary care assistance)
Whatcom Humane Society: Bellingham (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Whidbey Animals’ Improvement Foundation (WAIF): Whidbey Island (spay/neuter assistance for owned cats and ferals, crisis care assistance, pet food banks, and temporary foster care)

West Virginia:
Doddridge County Humane Society: Spay/neuter assistance for Doddrige residents
Monroe County Animal League, Inc.: Union (spay/neuter assistance)
The National Humane Education Society: Charles Town (spay/neuter assistance)
Promise Animal League: Falling Waters (pet food)

Wisconsin:
The Dodge County Humane Society: Juneau (pet food, spay/neuter assistance, temporary foster program)
Eau Claire County Humane Association: Eau Claire (pet food, spay/neuter assistance)
Fox Valley Humane Society: Appleton (temporary boarding program)
The Humane Animal Welfare Society of Waukesha: Waukesha (assistance with spay/neuter, pet food and short term fostering for pets displaced from their homes); contact HAWS’ Shelter Manager: [email protected], 262-542-8851
Wisconsin Humane Society: (spay/neuter assistance program, vaccines, pet food and supplies for families in need, community cat caregivers program)

Wyoming:
Central Wyoming Spay & Neuter Foundation: spay/neuter vouchers
Cheyenne Animal Shelter: low-cost spay/neuter and trap-neuter-return for community cats
Wyoming Spay and Neuter: low-cost spay/neuter for pets and feral cats

If you are aware of additional resources not listed above, please leave a comment below with the name of the organization.

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