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Great piece from PBS on the rising cost of adopting and caring for a dog. This is one of the factors to consider before becoming dog owner and is something we at the American Dog Society can help owners plan and budget for. It best to understand and know the cost of dog ownership prior to adoption to ensure the dog remains in their new home and will not be returned to the shelter. https://lnkd.in/gsJcjgWv

On April 23, join us in observing National Lost Dog Awareness Day, an initiative started by the Lost Dogs of America in 2014 to shed light on and celebrate reunions of lost dogs with their families. This day is about decreasing the number of pets in shelters through reuniting efforts If you encounter a lost dog, safeguarding them, verifying any identification, and contacting relevant shelters or groups are crucial steps. Share your reunion stories or tips in the comments to inspire others. Let's create waves of positive impact together! ???? Check out @Dogster for more ways to celebrate and contribute. #PeoplesNPuppers, #dogwalkerlifestyle, #dogsittingfun, #doggooftheday, #pupster, #furbabiesarefamily, #woofpackbros, #barking, #dogwalkinglife, #doglover, #dogstagram, #doggosdoingthings, #NationalLostDogAwarenessDay

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Myth: Shelter pets are not good with kids. Truth: Many shelter pets are great with kids! Shelters often have information on how pets interact with children and can help match you with a pet that fits your family dynamic. If you have a question, we'd be happy to answer! Reach us at indyhumane.org/contact/ #IndyHumane #AnimalWelfareMyths #SafeAndHumane

?? Keep Your Dog Cool This Summer! ?? As the temperatures rise, it's crucial to keep our furry friends safe and comfortable. For those experiencing homelessness, this can be particularly challenging. But don't worry, there are simple ways to help your dog stay cool! Check out these summer safety tips: 1?? Seek Shade: Provide plenty of shade to protect your dog from the sun. 2?? Hydrate: Ensure your dog has constant access to fresh water. 3?? Time Your Walks: Avoid peak heat times, usually between 12-4 PM. 4??? Find a Breeze: Locate spots with a nice breeze to help cool them down. 5??Recognize Overheating: Learn the signs and act quickly to cool your dog. 6?? Ask for Help: Talk to local shelters about cooling mats or ice packs. Help spread the word and keep our pets safe this summer. Share these tips! ??????

Losing a beloved pet can be a heart-wrenching experience, filled with worry, uncertainty, and fear. But on this special day, we come together as a community to offer support, resources, and hope to those who are searching for their missing companions. Whether it's sharing photos and descriptions on social media, posting flyers in the neighborhood, or volunteering with local animal shelters and rescue organizations, every effort counts in bringing lost dogs back home where they belong. ???? So let's come together on National Lost Dog Awareness Day to raise awareness, share resources, and show our support for all those who are missing a furry friend. Whether you're a pet owner, an animal lover, or simply someone who wants to make a difference, your kindness and compassion can help bring hope and healing to those in need. ???? Share your stories of lost dogs who have been found, tips for preventing lost pets, or words of encouragement for those searching for their furry friends in the comments below. #LostDogAwarenessDay #SpreadHopeAndLove #CommunitySupport #Pets #PetLovers

I absolutely support your comments about this post. Those “keyboard warriors” have quite a lot to say and little to no action behind their words. For those of us who work in open admission shelters, most often there is no worse outcome than euthanasia and that sacred, end of life act is carried out with a heavy heart each time regardless of circumstances. Advocates of the “no-kill” movement cleverly advocate for saving every animal’s life through gaslighting techniques painted to advertise to the lifesaving rescues they have performed. Don’t get me wrong- there are rescues out there who identify as “no-kill” and perform amazing work helping animals. But a vast majority of those advocate leaders work for or support companies that are not obligated open admission shelters. Instead, they are allowed to cherry pick the animals that come into their care and bash other open admission shelter who are just trying to do their best with what they have. To back this up, the best funded open admission shelters receive approximately 1% of a city’s or county’s overall budget and a greater majority of city or county funded open admission shelters receive approximately 0.5% of general funds. Let’s imagine the reality of an open admission shelter: Animal Protection Officers seize 80 cats from a hoarding house. Regardless of the health of the cats, they are required to intake each an every one of them. Now imagine that 50% of them have an incurable disease or are simply too sick to recover and so half of them have to be euthanized while the other 40 cats recover and are adopted out. Based on that statistic alone, that shelter then has a 50% live release rate which would be admonished among the no-kill advocates. That’s insane. It would be a great relief to see the public foster or adopt more shelter animals and those “no-kill” advocates financially contribute to amen a change they desire to see in live release rates. To simplify what I said, they need to put their money where their mouth is instead of demanding change with no funds or resources to back that change we all desire. What is more distressing is that there are no statistics for those companies that turn away animals in desperate need of veterinary care or sheltering such as Best Friends Animal Society. Open admission shelters are required to intake any animal for any reason regardless of their health status or ownership with no surrender fee. Animal welfare workers and advocates have too many other battles to fight and shouldn’t be arguing and creating rifts amongst each other. We all have a common goal in mind: to save as many animals as possible. It isn’t just about how many lives we safe; it’s also how we get there that matters.

Myth: You can't find the breed you want at a shelter. Truth: Many breeds, including popular ones, end up in shelters. If you're set on a specific breed, check with shelters and breed-specific rescue organizations. You might be surprised at what you find! If you have a question, we'd be happy to answer! Reach us at indyhumane.org/contact/ #IndyHumane #AnimalWelfareMyths #SafeAndHumane

Myth: If you adopt a pet, you'll have to deal with a lot of behavioral problems. Truth: Most pets in shelters are there due to circumstances unrelated to their behavior. With patience, training, and love, shelter pets can become wonderful companions. If you have a question, we'd be happy to answer! Reach us at indyhumane.org/contact/ #IndyHumane #AnimalWelfareMyths #SafeAndHumane