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The Humane Society of the United States estimates that 2.4 million healthy, adoptable cats and dogs are euthanized each year in the US because of a lack of homes. [3] Animal protection advocates campaign for adoption instead of buying animals in order to reduce the number of animals who have to be euthanized.
In 2019, Best Friends Animal Society and Southern Utah University began a partnership that included a new certificate program at SUU that included coursework on how to set up and run a no-kill animal shelter. [15] In 2020, NASCAR driver Alex Bowman added a Best Friends Animal Society paint scheme to his stock car to raise support for animal rescue.
After the holding period, an animal is considered forfeited by its owner, and may become available for adoption. Animals involved in attacks or bites are placed in quarantine and are not available for adoption until investigations or legal cases are resolved. Animal control's interest is mainly public safety and rabies control. [5] [6]
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association (HSVMA) was formed in 2008 to encompass both veterinary advocacy and veterinary clinical services work conducted by the HSUS, and to provide a political alternative to the American Veterinary Medical Association for veterinarians of a strong animal welfare orientation. [175]
According to the Humane Society of the United States, as well as being kept as pets, cats are also used in the international fur trade. [14] Cat fur is used in coats, gloves, hats, shoes, blankets and stuffed toys. About 24 cats are needed to make a cat fur coat. [15]
The Berkshire Humane Society began operations in 1993 at the site of a former MSPCA-Angell shelter in Pittsfield. [2] Work began on a new facility in 2001, and the following year BHS moved from its original location to a 25,000 square foot facility. [3] In 2010, BHS established Purradise, an adoption center for cats, in Great Barrington.
Humane Society International Australia was established in May 1994 to support conservation and animal protection efforts in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. With over 40,000 Australian supporters and a number of significant achievements, HSI is now a major NGO influence for advocating positive change for environmental management and ...
In December 2019, the Gladney Center purchased adoption.com and its assets, including "more than 900 adoption-related URLs, 75 adoption-related sites, two adoption apps and numerous social media sites." [19] The founder of adoption.com, Nathan Gwilliam, will become a vice president and member of the Gladney executive team as part of the ...