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JOE & BESSY GATTO SAVE SENIOR PUPS

GATTO PUPS & FRIENDS SPECIALIZE IN SENIOR RESCUE

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman | Britni Ann Photography
Any fan of comedy has undoubtedly watched an episode of Impractical Jokers. For over a decade, Staten Island native Joe Gatto, Brian “Q” Quinn, James “Murr” Murray, and Sal Vulcano kept the...
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M*A*S*H Star Loretta Swit Is Determined

TO SAVE ANIMALS & FIND THEM A HAPPY HOME

By Ilyssa Panitz
Loretta Swit is showcasing her talents by spreading her wings as an actress, artist, designer and advocate to help thousands of animals, whom she refers to as companions, get the help they...
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THE FINAL WORD: PET EDITION

EVEN NAMING A PET HAS BECOME CONTROVERSIAL

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
Every year, the media releases a list of popular baby and pet names. But it’s gotten to the point where pets are literally being named after consumer brands, cars, and basically anything out of...
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WHY ANIMAL RESCUE IS VITAL

THE RESCUE COMMUNITY SAVES LIVES

By John Dake
In the 1950’s, according to pop culture, the idea of the All-American family included a golden retriever of some kind that peacefully and happily lived in a small wooden house in the backyard. That was...
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CELEBRITY ANIMAL ADVOCATES

THAT SUPPORT ANIMAL RESCUE & ADOPTION

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
When it comes to charitable endeavors or the advocacy of social justice in any way, celebrities are usually front and center to help spread the love, so to speak. The majority of these famous faces...
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ADOPTION CRISIS

WHY ARE SHELTERS FULL?

By Mary Beth
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the rescue and advocacy communities were finally in a good place. Adoption rates were at their highest in history. Municipal shelters that must euthanize when at...
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BEST FRIENDS NETWORK

WHY THEY ARE SO IMPORTANT

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
In 2016 Best Friends Animal Society’s CEO, Julie Castle, set a goal for our country to achieve “No-Kill” status by 2025. It was a watershed moment in the rescue and advocacy communities. Best Friends...
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NON-PROFIT LET’S BE S.M.A.R.T. FIGHTS TO EDUCATE

ANIMAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT IS ON THE RISE

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
Animal welfare has been an issue that municipalities have struggled with since the founding of our great nation. From the burgeoning homeless animal population to the horrific abuse cases and...
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ORGANIZATIONS ON THE GROUND

SUPPORT THOSE WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

By John Dake
Every year, we get asked about what rescues and shelters our readers should adopt from, or support. Adoption and fostering are the best ways you can help our rescues and shelters overcome the...
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SOLID GOLD CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

ICONIC BRAND CELEBRATES THEIR GOLDEN YEAR

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
Have you ever walked down either the cat or dog food aisle at a pet store? Did you notice how many different brands, types, and flavors there are? Today, we want to talk about America’s first holistic pet food...
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KATE PERRY

RENOWNED DOG TRAINER OPENS A NEW OUTPOST

By Sean-Patrick M. Hillman
As with child rearing, there are a lot of philosophies on how to train and raise a dog. From positive reinforcement to alpha dog to scientific training methods, each has its own reason for...
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FALL TIPS & TRICKS FOR DOG PARENTS

HOW TO KEEP YOUR DOG SAFE IN AUTUMN

By Kate Perry
As a dog trainer in New York City, there are plenty of unique things I have to deal with when working with dogs. The loud city sounds of construction, the traffic, sirens, all sorts of people, the...
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THE SCARY TRUTH ABOUT PET DEODORIZERS

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

By Christine Mango
While many pet deodorizers may add a floral, citrus or warm note of sweetness to the air, what lurks under the ingredient label is incredibly alarming. They often contain dangerous, toxic, and...
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THE EXPERTS WEIGH IN

Should You Get a Dog “If” You Are Going Through a Divorce?

By Ilyssa Panitz
When Stephanie and her husband Andrew decided to divorce in 2019, after 15-years of marriage, their kids, who were five and eight, were distraught their parents were splitting up, and...
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NEW PRODUCTS FOR PET PARENTS

THE LATEST & GREATEST FOR YOUR NEW FURREVER ONE

By John Dake
New products in the pet sector are a dime a dozen. Almost every week, we receive endless emails extolling new product after product and their “PAWsitive” attributes. As this is the Adoption Edition, we...
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HAPPY COMES HOME

A FELINE LOVE STORY

By Stephen Quandt
I live for people to be happy with their cats, and most are very happy. But some people have cats with behavior challenges. My life goal, almost a romantic calling, is to create a happier world for...