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All Animal Welfare Topic Discussions

  • Our non-profit has 5 staff members, 4 of whom are veterinarians. Context can play a significant role in what the team feels is the best decision for any patient. For example, organizations have developed See More

  • I came on mid-year after a long hiatus, and immediately began work to improve the culture of my organization. It has been a struggle at times but everyone is happier which in turn is improving everything See More

  • A constant goal of the Audrain Humane Society Pet Pals program is to rescue, provide veterinarian care and place animals in foster and/or adoptive homes. Here are some of our success stories from 2025. See More

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    AUDRAIN HUMANE SOCIETY PET PALS FOSTER PROGRAM audrainhumanesociety.org Reflecting on Our Year: Stories of Hope and Healing Dora came to Pet Pals when another rescue helped out with a See More

  • A big win for me this year was turning an idea into something real. My husband and I self-taught ourselves how to develop a 10-acre property from raw land - permitting, grading, stormwater, and all - to See More

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    Hi. We are a small nonprofit with a growing need for volunteers. Our group started a basic volunteer program that included an application and volunteer waiver a few months ago. We use Vome for volunteer See More

  • I believe in hysterectomys and vasectomies. The problem is that vets refuse to leave the ovaries when you ask them too because if any other vet does a ultra sound in the future they will see the ovaries See More

  • Hi everyone, My husband and I are in the process of launching The Good Stay, a nonprofit in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, focused on providing temporary care for dogs when their owners are facing a serious See More

  • Start by taking 5 to 10% of every unrestricted donation and putting it into the reserve. $25 a month put into that reserve is a win. $25 a month put into that reserve is a win. Instead of asking See More

  • Greene Animal League would like to do a "special shoutout/nominate" to Ms. Sheri Maloney, the "go to gal" scheduler/liaison at the Judy and Doug Lowry S/N Clinic, Washington County, TN. Ms. Sheri Maloney See More

  • A win I am celebrating for this past year is the number of successful adoptions that have happened at the rescue. Also the number of street cats that were at deaths door that we were able to save through See More

  • The cost of unblocking is extremelyhigh. My baby Luther started getting crystals this year at the young age of 2. I brought him in and they catheterized him and flushed his bladder but it inflammed his See More

  • This is a much more complicated issue than the OP's post would suggest, both in terms of population management and individual animal health. I second everything Dr. Langlois said and there are many other See More

  • connecting our rescue family

    Posted by: Julie Hall, 2 days ago
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  • connecting our rescue family

    Posted by: Julie Hall, 2 days ago
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    I'm setting up an online community for our rescue's dog adopters/fosters/volunteers to connect. People will use it to share pictures & updates among their dog's littermates' families, coordinate meeting See More

  • Great question! We will be sure to ask our Community Conversations speaker and will answer on Maddie's Pet Forum if we don't get to this topic on the call. ------------------------------ Sheila Kouhkan See More

  • Hello! My name is Michelle and I am an emergency veterinarian in Austin, Texas. I have started a 501c3 non profit called FLUTD Fighters that provides funding to under privileged owners of cats experiencing See More

  • The beginning of 2025 marked a season of change for our rescue/clinic. We had several key staff members move on to tackle new challenges and adventures. We accepted that our rescue numbers would be See More

  • I love this question! I started a non profit called FLUTD Fighters Foundation to pay for emergency unblocking and treating cats with urethral obstruction. We provide the funding when owners cannot come See More

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    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous Under Money Mindsets for Animal Organizations, I would be interested if you addressed the topic of building a "reserve fund" for small non-profit See More

  • So looking forward to working with you, Miguel!! ------------------------------ Alison Gibson Media Projects Manager Maddie's Fund ------------------------------

  • This is not a question easily answered, and I suspect will be a topic of much debate over the next 5 years or so. The data that has been collected is not complete in many areas, and those studies that See More

  • I would submit that this is a next level issue and that first we need to focus on the systemic problems in our locales that are causing pet over population such as poorly educated or low income individuals See More

  • Thank you for bringing up this (controversial??) topic. We are harming many of our canine companions by preforming traditional S/N at a young age and stripping them of much needed hormones. Creating responsible See More

  • New in the Faunalytics Library: Miles From Help: The Hidden Crisis Of Veterinary Care Deserts Researchers explore the concept of “veterinary care deserts,” identifying the key factors that prevent many See More

  • Amazing!! I'm so glad to have decisions validated by actual science! Also great to hear about the USDA approval. Thanks, Dr. Aziz! ------------------------------ Lucy Fuller Chief Veterinary See More

  • Well, I am NOT "Superwoman" but staying "on top of my game" is IMPERATIVEI did/do the work for the GRANTS & "matching donations", the students job is to do the work for FREE COLLEGE. In my book, it See More

  • I converse regularly with a "HEALTH" advocate and touching on the topic of pets, it is said to be a healthier option for a K9's and/or Feline's to have a hysterectomy and/or vasectomy! This method eliminates See More

  • Hi Trina, This sounds like a common situation many of us face. It might pay to spend a day (maybe in shifts) sitting, watching, and speaking to any feeders who show up. about how you're trying to See More

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    Hi Folks! My name is Miguel Ruelas (he/they), Community Resources Manager at Pasadena Humane and I'm thrilled to kick off 2026 by joining Sheila as your Community Conversations co-host for January. See More

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  • RE: the best cat food for UTI!!!

    Posted by: , 3 days ago
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    This message was posted by a user wishing to remain anonymous At the risk of being cast into the pit of shame for not recommending Hills or Royal CaninI'll offer my two cents. Our formerly blocked See More

  • Info about: full USDA approval of CPMA and questions regarding thawing and refreezing CPMA: First, CPMA also now has full USDA approval and a new brand name: Trutect (anivovetmab). Second, I checked See More

  • I'm a grant writer and would love to help you find some funding to help your cause! Please message me if you're interested. Thank you for trying to help these poor cats. ------------------------------ See More

  • Awesome, Lisa! Thank you for advocating for your community folks doing the hard work! <3 ------------------------------ Ali Peterson Content & Clinic Coordinator Clinic HQ & First Nations Vet OR -- See More

  • Hi, I am creating a mobile game app to raise money to help fund rescues and send free food, treats, beds, litter, items, money for medical care, ect to shelters for the cats. Right now we have the website See More

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    Thank you so much ------------------------------ Amelia Brooks Animal Welfare Coordinator Happy Tails Animal Rescue CA ------------------------------

  • There is :) You can see all the stories here: https://heroicyarns.com/story-menu/ All the stories are meant to be all-ages, so would definitely work for 4th and 5th graders. If you see anything you See More

  • Jason, is there a way to see a preview of the stories? Would they be good to hand out when doing educational training to 4th and 5th graders on pet care and treatment? ------------------------------ See More

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    I just went back to your question and I see you say UTI. That's bacterial. You might wanna add D-Mannose to the cats water. It is a sugar that the body does not metabolize. It's great for humans as well. See More

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    It really depends on the issue. I have two cats on special diets one is on Royal Canaan SO the other is on Hills science diet KD. The one on SO had the most amazing Krystal load, the vet had never seen See More

  • I'm currently taking orders for my book "Shelter Dog Rides Again!" at heroicyarns.com The book contains 7 stories that focus on responsible pet ownership in a fun and silly way. I'm hoping they can be See More

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  • Your ears must have been ringing! We have a dog that is coming up on her 3rd holiday season in the shelter :( I am trying to figure out any new avenue we can to promote her. We are working on a new approach See More