Search
Found 309 results for pets people together
Special clinics in Costa Rica bring care to local pets while helping protect wildlife
The Animal-Friendly Communities pilot project is helping residents of an isolated community access much-needed veterinary services and support for taking care of pets.
2023: An inspiring year for access to care, a defining animal welfare issue of our time
I’ve talked about access to care as a defining animal welfare issue of our time: Everyone caring for a companion animal deserves and should be able to obtain necessary resources for their animal’s health and wellbeing. And certainly, the absence of resources shouldn’t mean that people shouldn’t experience the profound joy and love the bond with a pet can bring.
As millions of pet owners grapple with evictions, HSUS steps in with resources to ease the struggle
Tens of millions of unemployed Americans are now struggling with the possibility of losing their homes because they cannot pay rent.
Almost 100,000 pets in Ukraine will have received lifesaving aid by end of 2024, thanks to Humane Society International and Ukrainian Red Cross war response
BRUSSELS―Animal protection charity Humane Society International and humanitarian agency the Ukrainian Red Cross will reach their goal of having helped 100,000 dogs, cats and other pets and 40,000 pet guardians in war-torn Ukraine by the end of 2024 since their collaboration first began two years
What ending the eviction moratorium could mean for families with pets
Update 8/27/21: the Supreme Court issued an opinion yesterday ending the CDC order which extended the eviction moratorium in areas of substantial and high transmission of COVID-19 until October 3, 2021.
Pets for Life brings lifesaving services to underserved areas amidst pandemic
Many communities hit hardest by the coronavirus crisis are those that were already underserved.
How landlords can boost rental income by accepting pets
Landlords could manage more profitable rental properties and save half a million animals from shelters every year if they accepted all pets without weight or breed restrictions.
Would a hamster make a good pet for you?
Thinking about getting a hamster? These adorable, round, and furry creatures are often mistaken for gerbils but they have distinct personalities and care needs. Before bringing one home, it’s important to ask: Are hamsters good pets for you and your household
‘It means the world’: A veterinary program that’s changing lives
A videographer recently traveled with the Rural Area Veterinary Services program to South Dakota to document the profound impact that bringing essential veterinary resources to underserved communities can have on the lives of people and their animals.
NBA All-Star LaMelo Ball joins the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for More Than a Pet
WASHINGTON—Charlotte Hornets All-Star point guard and devoted owner of five dogs LaMelo Ball has joined the Humane Society of the United States as an ambassador for its More Than a Pet campaign. Approximately 20 million pets in t
This year, make a resolution to support your local animal shelter or rescue
Over the past two years, local animal rescue organizations across the country have been struggling. While we never lose sight of the incredible progress that’s been made by local shelters and rescues in curbing the intake of pets (down tens of millions in the past 50 years), recent challenges have been sobering, to say the least. According to Shelter Animals Count (of which the Humane Society of the United States was a founding member and ongoing sponsor) shelters are caring for an astounding 245,000 more companion animals than they did in 2022.
The Humane Society of the United States launches campaign to address the pet poverty crisis exacerbated by inflation
WASHINGTON—As inflation pushes prices higher, many families across the country are struggling to afford veterinary care, food and supplies for their beloved pets. Nowhere is this more acute than for families who were already experiencing systemic poverty.
Two years after the invasion, we’re still helping families and their pets in war-torn Ukraine
This month marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, the war has displaced more than 11 million people, including 5 million inside the country. Human and animal lives and safety are so often inextricably intertwined; some families refuse to evacuate without their cherished pets, who provide love, comfort and a sense of normality to their lives. And many have faced hardship in providing for themselves and their companion animals as their lives were suddenly upended.
Pet emergency plan and disaster preparedness
Prevent tragedy by preparing for a disaster or emergency evacuation before it happens.
How the Humane Society protects outdoor dogs in Tennessee
As winter tightened its grip on Tennessee earlier this year, an HSUS-led initiative brought warmth to pets and the hearts of their owners.
Access to care for pets
The deep connection between people and pets is universal, but access to animal care resources is not. In truly humane communities, everyone can obtain what they need for the animals in their lives.
Find a new home for your dog or cat
Many hardships that arise between owner and pet are temporary or can be resolved with help. Explore how you might be able to keep your pet or find them a happy new home.
Inspiring progress: Access to care expands in 2024
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: Everyone caring for a companion animal deserves and should be able to obtain necessary resources for their animal’s health and well-being. The absence of resources doesn’t mean that people are undeserving of the profound joy and love the bond with a pet can bring. This is the belief that is at the heart of our work in expanding access to care.