If you're looking for a new family member, check your local shelters first. There are amazing animals waiting for a second chance.

Whether you're a new pet parent or a lifelong animal lover, here’s how we can honor the of animal welfare every day:

Supporting local laws that protect animals from abuse and neglect.

Pets are not accessories to be ignored when life gets busy.

Mr. Henderson looked down at Violet, who was calmly munching a piece of fresh parsley. He thought about the wet cardboard box, his first instinct to walk away, and the thousands of other animals still waiting for someone to stop.