Animal chaplains bring interfaith healing to animal welfare and help shelter workers cope with moral distress. 💙 Learn more in our latest article: bit.ly/4xJ24iO

Share our new fact sheet to help your adopters, foster caregivers and other cat owners learn the steps to clip cat claws safely: bit.ly/4rdbpxE 🐱

HumaneVMA CE Webinar Alert 📣 ⁣What does the changing landscape for accessible veterinary care mean for general practice?⁣ ⁣ 🗓 Date: Wednesday, September 23, 2026⁣⁣ ⏰ Time: 8-9:30 p.m. ET⁣⁣ 🎤 Presenter: Dr. Emily McCobb, DVM, MS, DACVAA, UC Davis Accessible Veterinary Care 🔗 Register at: bit.ly/4xhuFvl ⁣ Get ready to rethink the way care is delivered and explore new models for increasing access to care. In this webinar, veterinarians looking to expand services to underserved clients will learn key strategies, including offering flexible treatment plans and accepting alternative payment options. 🩺⁣⁣ ⁣ ⁣Note: #HumaneVMA members can earn 1.5 hours of RACE CE credit.

In this Partners in Action piece, we're highlighting the incredible work of the Animal Rescue League of Iowa! 👏 After devastating flooding displaced several families in Des Moines earlier this summer, the @ARLIowa stepped in to keep pets and people together. Their Animal Welfare & Response Team worked alongside emergency responders to rescue animals from flooded buildings, provide temporary emergency housing for pets whose families had nowhere to take them, and distribute essential pet supplies to those able to remain with their animals - all part of the organization's Crisis Care program. In the days following the flooding, the team cared for 20 displaced cats, dogs and reptiles while their families focused on recovery. Several joyful reunions have happened since the flooding, with more expected as families get back on their feet. This program helps ensure that no family has to choose between their own safety and the safety of their beloved pets during times of crisis. Learn more about the incredible work they do at: arl-iowa.org/

Breed-based policies aren't founded on science or credible data, but on myths and misinformation surrounding different breeds. Although on the decline across the country, these policies have real impacts on dogs, families and animal shelters. Our free "Repealing Breed-Specific Legislation" toolkit gives you the confidence and knowledge to challenge BSL in your community—and make it a safer place for everyone. 🙌 Learn more: bit.ly/3TgQIE4

You see the real-life impacts of every policy decision affecting companion animals; learn how you can turn that knowledge into legislative power in our latest article: bit.ly/4eXKfX4

In our latest "Spilling the kibble" article, shelter and rescue workers share their naming strategies, along with some of their all-time favorite pet names, including "Princess Churu" pictured here. 🐾 We hope their stories inspire you the next time you’re deciding if the animal in front of you is more of a William Shakespurr or a Gary Guacamole: bit.ly/3QzFeKV. 🙌

Looking for a free downloadable fact sheet on microchips? We have you covered! Help debunk some common misconceptions and share how microchips work to get lost pets back to their families: bit.ly/3YBWG2h 🐾

Ready to inspire others at #AnimalCareExpo 2027? The Call for Presentations is open! 🎉 Submit your presentation to help us shape a dynamic, inclusive Expo that equips attendees with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities. 🙌 📌 Don't miss out! The deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on July 14, 2026. Learn more: humanepro.org/expo/session-s…

Who are you going to call? 📲 Well, the National Cat Behavior Helpline, of course! In our latest Q&A, learn how this free counseling service helps adopters, foster volunteers and others resolve cat behavior issues, keeping cats in homes and saving your team valuable time. 🐾 Pounce over to learn more at: bit.ly/4xdlLQX

Seeing coyotes around? 👀 They are likely following food sources, not you. Pet food, garbage and compost can turn yards into buffets. Remove temptations to keep them moving. Learn more: bit.ly/42H4nWG

Ready to turn your passion for animals into real-world impact? Join us on Capitol Hill on Monday, Aug. 3, for Humane Lobby Day and meet directly with policymakers and/or their teams. 🐾 Registration for Lobby Day is included with #TakingActionForAnimals conference registration, and you can save even more by using code TF10SM for an extra $10 off. 📣 To learn more about Humane Lobby Day, visit: bit.ly/41sIoC0

When Emmy Jenson with Friends of Ferals needed a new fundraiser, she found it on the ground. Literally. 🪨🐱 Combining painted rocks with a community scavenger hunt, the "Cats Rock" campaign brought in over $5,000 for community cats. 🙌 Get step-by-step details on how to do this in your community in our latest article: bit.ly/435iIMu

The Horrible Hundred reveals the cruelty and broken enforcement system lurking behind the cute puppies that the public sees in pet stores and online. By exposing breeders and brokers tied to repeated animal welfare violations, this annual report demonstrates the scope of the puppy mill problem in America today. 🚫🐾 Dive into the details here: bit.ly/4un1g1F

Living the dream? 🚜 For Karla Dumas, founder of @Yesahcan Sanctuary in northern Florida, providing a lifelong haven for nearly 100 pigs, cows, chickens, goats and other rescued farm animals is a labor of love, but it comes with challenges. ☀️ If you have ever dreamed of starting a farm animal sanctuary, learn more about the rewards and the realities here: bit.ly/4cVmgp8 🐷✨

🏆 Congratulations to Chantal Wadsworth who has been voted the 2026 #MoreThanAPet Community Hero! Her nominating organization, Partnership With Native Americans, will receive a $10,000 grant to continue providing essential support for people and pets in the community! Learn more: humaneworld.org/en/campaign/… Special thanks to our partners Cogir Senior Living, @smallsforcats, @ACECash and Hartz. 🩵

Our #PartnersInAction series continues to inspire us! 🤩 When state and federal nutrition assistance was paused in November 2025, @kyhumane knew the impact would spread to pets—and quickly worked with supporters such as @humaneworldorg and @Chewy to create a pet food bank. 🐾 📈 Within 48 hours of opening, the pet food bank received more than 1,000 requests for pet food assistance. It's now a permanent fixture at KHS's Sam Swope Pet Treatment and Lifesaving Center. With the help of dedicated volunteers and community partners, KHS provided pet food and supplies to 2,150 families in 2025. 💙 Learn more about their incredible work at kyhumane.org/.

Looking to increase adoptions at your shelter or rescue? Learn how veterinary social workers are lending their expertise to the human side of the adoption process in Adopters Welcome trainings across the country. Check it out at bit.ly/41CbhM0. 🐾

🏆 Have you voted for the 2026 #MoreThanAPet Community Hero? Your daily vote will help determine which community will receive a $10,000 grant to provide essential support for people and pets. Vote TODAY: secure.humaneworld.org/page/… Special thanks to our partners Cogir Senior Living, @smallsforcats, @ACECash and Hartz. 💙

Did you hear the news? The @HillsPet Nutrition 2026 State of Shelter Pet Adoption Report is here! 🎉 The latest findings take a close look at the challenges and opportunities shaping large‑dog adoption today. 📉 Barriers: What’s keeping potential adopters from choosing big dogs 👀 Perceptions: How personal experiences influence attitudes 🛠️ Solutions: Programs and resources that can help more families say “yes” Dive into the full report: hillspet.com/shelter-report