Instagram is a haven for pet photos. Dogs and cats have made careers for their owners off of looking cute and being in Instagram photos. The social media site is a magnet for animal lovers who are looking to brighten their days with cute and charming pet photos. That’s why you should have your pets up there too! Instagram is a …

Maddie’s Fund was established in 1994 with the mission to revolutionize the status and well-being of companion animals. Named in honor after the beloved dog of Dave and Cheryl Duffield, Maddie’s Fund is now one of the most influential groups in the animal welfare community through its grant giving, hands-on animal care, research and education. Follow Maddie’s Fund for information on their upcoming …

  To help capture great photos, try meeting pets on their level. Rather than standing over the pet and looking down on him or her, try bringing the camera viewer eye-level with the pet to help create a much more natural shot. This eye-level approach helps create great photos for all pets, but is especially helpful when photographing small pets. Kneeling …

We all hope it will never happen, but not everyone can be lucky all of the time. In the event of a disaster that impacts your rescue or the animals in your community, the Petfinder Foundation is here to help. The Petfinder Foundation is an independent nonprofit organization that partners with and supports the shelters and rescue groups on Petfinder.com. Our …

If your shelter is looking for fun and different ways to keep volunteers interested in providing enrichment for your cats just as much as your dogs, consider clicker training for your shelter cats! Clicker training is easy enough for inexperienced volunteers and versatile enough that the seasoned folks will be interested, too. Clicker training can teach shy cats to approach the …