Marley was so weak and malnourished that he couldn’t stand.  Because of kind people like you, this gentle, old cat got a second chance at life. Before: Marley was huddled by a dryer vent when a kind person found him and rushed him to a veterinary clinic in Georgia. The yellow tabby cat was eight pounds under normal weight, severely dehydrated, and chilled to the bone. He had been shaved without care, leaving much of his fur hanging from his body in heavy swatches. He was in such bad shape that several animal shelters refused to take him in. After: With help from our Second Chance® Fund, Marley received immediate medical treatment, giving him a second chance at life. He received IV fluids, blood work, X-rays and continuing care to make a full recovery. He was adopted into a loving home. Despite the abuse Marley endured, the purrs and gentle head nudges he gives are proof that he hasn’t lost his trust in people. Other animals need a second chance. Will you help us heal them, too?

Daisy Was Injured So Badly, She Could Not Breathe

Before and After

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Keep Dogs Safe on the Fourth of July

I used to have a dog, Mo, who hated noise so much that she once broke a window to get back into the house after an unexpected clap of thunder right after being let out.  I would never have let her out, knowing how afraid of noise she was had I known a storm was coming.  Other pets I've had have no problems with noise, but they are all different.  The dog I have right now, Cosmo, was a shelter rescue who has a severely profound fear of cardboard boxes, so I keep them out of sight whenever possible.  He was just a puppy when I got him, but I get the impression that the sadistic individuals who had access to him prior to his adoption put him in them, possibly closing them with him inside for the violent reaction he has when he sees one.   Please keep the noise in mind if you are thinking of bringing your best friend to the fireworks tonight.  Always think of your best friend, because they are always thinking of you.  

Keep Dogs Safe on the Fourth of July

My Son's Fortune Cookie

                                            Dogs have owners.  Cats have staff.

How to Live in a Multi-Dog Household

Do you own more than one dog, or are considering adopting a new one? Here's how to sort out the hierarchy, ensure multiple canine happiness,and keep the peace!

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Free Tony the Truck Stop Tiger Now, Not Later

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• Target: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
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For the last decade, a tiger named Tony has been confined to a cage at a truck stop in Grosse Tete, Louisiana. The concrete floors of Tony's enclosure leave the pads of his feet bloody, and the pond in his cage is too small to protect him from the crippling Louisiana heat and the highway's noxious fumes. In his current surroundings, Tony spends his days pacing back and forth to amuse gawking tourists and truck drivers.

This May, thanks to efforts by Care2 members and the Animal Legal Defense Fund, the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries agreed that Tony should be set free. However, the truck stop owner's current permit was still kept active, meaning that Tony will not be free until this December.

Tony has already endured too many Louisiana summers in the name of cheap entertainment. Tell the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to revoke the truck stop owner's permit now and set Tony free.

Good Bye, Sina.

Saying good bye to my beautiful friend Sina. She was the sweetest cat I ever had the pleasure to know and she will be missed. She was the only cat I've ever known that enjoyed playing fetch. We only had her for a year after rescuing her from a very bad place, so I know she was happy, but I wish she was happier longer.

Recovering From the Loss of a Pet

Another Scary Story About a Pet Cemetery

A new law in New York prohibits human burials in pet cemeteries, an increasing trend that has been going on for some time, as people express a desire to have their ashes buried with their pets after cremation.

Read more about this upsetting development: Pet Cemetery

Oh Those Poor Pets in Joplin,Missouri

From the ASPCA...

Six Tips for a Pet-Safe Summer

The last days of May signal the unofficial start of summer for folks, young and old, across the country. But with these carefree months of no homework and summer Fridays comes an increased risk for illness or injury for our furry pals.

From unpredictable weather to unusual routines, our animals are exposed to all sorts of hazards during June, July and August, and your pet is counting on you to keep him safe. Check out our top six tips for keeping your animal secure all summer long.

- Give your pet access to plenty of fresh water at all times. Even the healthiest pets can suffer from dehydration, heat stroke and sunburn if overexposed to the heat.
- Avoid lathering your pet with any insect repellent or sunscreen not intended for the four-legged kind.
- Keep your pet away from matches, citronella candles and lighter fluid, which if eaten can irritate the stomach, lungs and central nervous system.
- Be cool near the pool. Don't leave pets unsupervised around a pool, lake or high waters—not all dogs are expert swimmers!
- Never leave your dog, cat or any other animal friend alone in a car! The inside of a car can heat up very quickly—even with a window open.
- Be prepared! From tornadoes to floods, we've seen the devastation severe weather has brought to pets and their families these past few weeks. Develop an evacuation plan well ahead of time in case you're forced from your home in an emergency.

Have a pet-safe summer!