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Today, we celebrate the amazing dogs that bring joy, love, and companionship into our lives! 🐶❤️ Whether you’ve adopted a rescue pup or are thinking about it, today is the perfect day to shine a light on the incredible journey of these fur babies. 🐾 Why Adopt a Rescue Dog? 1. Save a Life: Every year, millions of dogs are in need of a loving home. By adopting, you’re saving a life and making space for another dog in need. 2. Unconditional Love: Rescue dogs often have an unmatched gratitude and bond with their new families. 3. Support Shelters: Adoption helps support local shelters and rescues, enabling them to continue their life-saving work. #AdoptDontShop #RescueDog #TOGETHERUNITED

🐾🏠 June is National Foster a Pet Month, and at Pathways Counseling Services, we want to highlight the incredible benefits of fostering animals for both the pets and your mental health! Did you know that having a furry companion can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression? 🐶💕 Fostering a pet is a temporary arrangement that involves providing a loving home for an animal in need until they're ready for adoption. It's a rewarding experience that allows you to make a positive impact on an animal's life while enjoying the companionship and unconditional love they offer. 🤗🐱 Many people avoid fostering because they lack information or fear the emotional attachment. However, fostering is a crucial step in helping homeless animals find their forever homes. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, you're preparing them for a successful adoption. 🙏💖 At Pathways Counseling Services, we understand the power of the human-animal bond in promoting mental well-being. Whether you're fostering a playful puppy or a cuddly kitten, the experience can bring joy, purpose, and a sense of fulfillment to your life. 🐾😊 This National Foster a Pet Month, we encourage you to consider opening your heart and home to a furry friend in need. If you're not ready to foster, you can still support the cause by spreading awareness, donating to local animal shelters, or volunteering your time. 📣🐾 Remember, every small act of kindness can make a big difference in the lives of these precious animals. If you're considering fostering or need support on your mental health journey, Pathways Counseling Services is here for you. 🤝💙 #NationalFosterAPetMonth #FosteringSavesLives #MentalHealthMatters #PetTherapy #PathwaysCounselingServices #ScottsdaleAZ

Discover 5 essential tips for choosing the right shelter pet for your family. 🔍🐾 Rescue Pets is here to help you find your furry companion and save lives through adoption. #adoptdontshop

📝 Did you see the new record 62 online comments for the 8/30 Public Comment Session? The City can't say they don't know what constituents consider a priority for our tax funds! 🔍 Increase in spay and neuter options and access and increasing adoptions were still among the top concerns by fellow citizens, with regards to the animals in our city shelter and on the streets. Some also had suggestions to increase pet owner education programs, and expressed concerns about roaming dogs and public safety. Fully implementing a No Kill shelter model in our city would help address dogs roaming in the streets, not only safely but also humanely. 📉 Off-site adoptions were listed among citizens' top solutions given to the City. Adoptions are a big part of the 🚫 No Kill Equation, as well, since they help solve the issue of animals already born, that are coming into the shelter system now. Despite the population boom & our city ranking the #1 fastest growing US city between 2020-2022, Adoptions have decreased by approx. 36%, since FY19. One very important change to note- ACS is no longer holding off-site adoption events, since before the pandemic. Resuming these again would likely improve the adoption rate quite a bit, as city-wide access to adoptable animals would increase with more adoption centers or off-site events available.

📝 Did you see the new record 62 online comments for the 8/30 Public Comment Session? The City can't say they don't know what constituents consider a priority for our tax funds! 🔍 Increase in spay and neuter options and access and increasing adoptions were still among the top concerns by fellow citizens, with regards to the animals in our city shelter and on the streets. Some also had suggestions to increase pet owner education programs, and expressed concerns about roaming dogs and public safety. Fully implementing a No Kill shelter model in our city would help address dogs roaming in the streets, not only safely but also humanely. 📉 Off-site adoptions were listed among citizens' top solutions given to the City. Adoptions are a big part of the 🚫 No Kill Equation, as well, since they help solve the issue of animals already born, that are coming into the shelter system now. Despite the population boom & our city ranking the #1 fastest growing US city between 2020-2022, Adoptions have decreased by approx. 36%, since FY19. One very important change to note- ACS is no longer holding off-site adoption events, since before the pandemic. Resuming these again would likely improve the adoption rate quite a bit, as city-wide access to adoptable animals would increase with more adoption centers or off-site events available.

Pet Adoption: Your Guide to Success Ready to give a shelter pet a forever home? 🐾🏠 Learn the do's and don'ts of the adoption process, and make a difference in the life of a furry friend. ❤️ #AdoptDontShop #PetAdoption

Can’t quite commit to a forever adoption? Still want to get involved and help some of the most vulnerable animals of Aotearoa? Most of the animals that come into our care at SPCA New Zealand have an arguably rough start. Some are found, some intentionally abandoned, some neglected, and more than I care to think about are abused. This means that they need time to recover, and most importantly with someone who cares! Foster parents make up part of our critical volunteer workforce! Why is fostering important? - many of the animals in our care need extra attention - shelters are not an ideal location for recovery - rebuilding trust in humans is a long-term investment - less behavioural complications with extended stays Jump onto our website, www.spca.nz to find out what animals are available for foster near you! #care #compassion #spcanz #fosterparents #fostercare #petfoster

While we understand the sentiment behind the meme, it is important to think more critically, perhaps more compassionately about this issue. We are contacted daily from people who are losing their pet friendly housing and have been desperately trying to find affordable pet friendly housing, which these days, is like finding a unicorn. If we can, we will take their pet into our foster care program to give them more time to find housing, but here is the thing: ✅ Without an endless supply of foster homes and access to a facility we are not able to help everyone who reaches out to us ✅ The inventory of pet friendly housing is incredibly small ✅ With shelters and rescues full and turning away people every day, where do these people turn to for help? ✅ Behind that pet left behind is very likely a human being struggling Sure there are jerks who abandoned their pets, but that number is small. Most people find themselves in desperate situations and have no where to turn. Be kind. Be compassionate. #petsarefamily #petfriendhousing #homelessness #homelesspets #BC #KeepingFamiliesTogether #shelters #animalrescue #animalwelfare #onehealth #bettertogether #nopetleftbehind

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽 - 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗼𝗽𝘁 𝗮 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘆, and we want to shout it from the rooftops, so please share this post with others!📣🐾 This day is all about raising awareness for the incredible animals waiting in shelters for their forever families. By adopting instead of shopping for a pet, you're not just giving a deserving furry friend a second chance - you're literally saving a life. The reality is that in 2023, according to Shelter Animals Count (https://bit.ly/3wdLrCe), approximately 6.5 𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑖𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑠 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑 𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑙𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠, and only around half get adopted. The others? Well, we don't like to think about it. 💔 But YOU can change those heartbreaking odds! Adopting from your local shelter, humane society, or rescue group is one of the most impactful things you can do to combat pet overpopulation and homelessness. We've written & hosted some amazing articles & webinar about saving lives, overpopulation and kitten basics - check out the links below! 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 - https://bit.ly/4a01mBX 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲: 𝗖𝗮𝘁 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗼𝗽𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 - https://bit.ly/3WmvMLt 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝟭𝟬𝟭 - https://bit.ly/3wiTsFZ Invite others to join us by celebrating Adopt a Shelter Pet Day. 🐶🐱 If you've recently adopted, share your pictures in the comments! #KittenSeason #FosterPets #SpreadLoveAndPawsitivity #kittenrescue #kittenlife #rescuekitten #kittenmom #kittenlove #kittensofinstagram #savekittens #fostering #fosterkittens #savemorekittens #nationalkittencoalition #adoptashelterpetday

WOO- saving paws, one tap at a time Woo, has embarked on a mission to make a difference in the lives of our beloved four-legged companions. In a world where dogs often face hardships and adversity, Woo is designed with a heart full of compassion and a commitment to their welfare. Woo's primary focus is on three key pillars: Shelter for Dogs: Woo provides a safe haven for homeless dogs, ensuring they have a place to call home while awaiting their forever families. Rescue Operations: The app is dedicated to rescuing dogs in distress, from perilous situations or environments where they need immediate assistance. Vet Care: Woo ensures that every dog receives the medical attention they require, ensuring their health and well-being. User Upload: Woo also enables users to upload pictures of dogs and essential information, allowing other users to view them and take appropriate actions. Furthermore, this achievement wouldn't have been possible without the invaluable assistance of my friend Pranav Sheth, who oversaw the entire app development process. This remarkable initiative exemplifies the power of technology and compassion coming together to create a brighter future for our furry friends. #appdesign #appdevelopment #uiux #figma #petcare #dogs