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With autumn around the corner, this PAWS post highlights the work of a unique artistic effort raising awareness and compassion for animals, specifically turkeys.  The innovative project 46millionturkeys offers a creative way to take action for animals and invites participants of all skill levels to create and share art.   The vision of 46millionturkeys invites participants to conceive of that number […]

August 12 is World Elephant Day, and a perfect time to consider the intersection of human-wildlife interactions. Current estimates indicate that four elephants die an hour at the hands of poachers.  Even with the recent effort in the U.S. (finally) to end the commercial ivory trade, recent news delivers a mixed bag for wildlife. The lion In […]

More than 7 million companion animals enter shelters all over the U.S. each year, and sadly, millions of these adoptable animals are killed.  But movements like the “Save them all” and “No Kill” initiatives at Best Friends Animal Society have mobilized individuals, organizations, communities, and animal shelters with a common goal toward bringing those millions down to zero. […]

Paws for the Cause posts usually spotlight national groups doing important and innovative work in the fields of animal advocacy and companion animal care.  But what about the thousands of local shelters and nonprofit advocacy organizations?  They are working tirelessly in the rescue movement, educating and raising awareness, and finding forever homes for shelter animals. […]

Historically, animal abuse and human abuse have been handles in separate spheres, with various professional groups in social services or animal control working independently with little collaboration.  Yet, violence is about power.  Whether the target is a human or an animal, intentional harm of any vulnerable population is emblematic of multiple risks.  Recognizing the overlap […]