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Enhanced Adoption Centers: Second Chances for Adoptable Pets

Enhanced Adoption Centers: Second Chances for Adoptable Pets

Last week, new members of the Arizona-based PetSmart Charities team toured local animal welfare organization facilities to understand the importance of issues these organizations face and how PetSmart Charities funding helps. Included in the trip was a visit to a Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) facility, where about 150 pets are brought within a day. Because space is limited, a lot of dogs and cats are humanely euthanized. Unfortunately, this isn’t uncommon amongst … Read entire article »

Filed under: Adoption, Adoption Center, Animal Welfare, Cats, Dogs, Featured

Volunteering: Why it Matters to Animal Welfare Organizations

Volunteering: Why it Matters to Animal Welfare Organizations

Many animal welfare organizations rely on volunteers to help create a positive impact in their efforts to save the lives of homeless pets. “Volunteers are the primary reason that we can save the lives of these dogs,” said Jennifer Mazzocchi, president and founder of Mayday Pit Bull Rescue & Advocacy. Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) in Arizona is another organization that relies heavily on the support of volunteers. According to MCACC’s website, they are the nation’s … Read entire article »

Filed under: Featured, Pets, Volunteerism