Month: November 2016

Humane Society of the United States

Embracing #GivingTuesday

Today on my show Humane Talk I heard from Kim Alboum, the director of the Emergency Placement Partners program for the Humane Society of the United States. I wanted to know more about how she and HSUS were celebrating #GivingTuesday. This day is the ultimate antidote to the rampant consumerism of Black Friday, when everybody
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Celebrate #GivingTuesday with The Humane Society of the United States and Halo

November 29th is #GivingTuesday and your gift to the Animal Rescue Team of The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) can go even further. For every $1 you give, Halo Pets is donating one bowl of food to a rescued animal courtesy of Freekibble.com and GreaterGood.org. Plus, your gift directly supports the work of
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VOKRA - kitten rescue in Canada

Noticeable Results: Canadian Rescue, VOKRA, Donation Report

Vancouver Orphan Kitten Rescue Association (VOKRA) is a volunteer-driven non-profit dedicated to the rescue of cats by having more than 350 individual foster homes throughout the Lower Mainland. They also coordinate rescue work with other groups in BC. Halo is proud to partner with Freekibble.com and GreaterGood.org to achieve noticeable results for shelter pets together.
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adopt a shelter

Lisa Vanderpump and Kathy Ireland Are Shopping Online For a PAWsitive Cause This Holiday Season

November is a key shopping and giving month.  With Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday just around the corner, Americans are gearing up for the Holidays. This month is also a key fund-raising time for animal welfare organizations.  Animal lovers can Share The Love by starting their online shopping at AdoptAShelter.com, picking their favorite shelter or rescue,
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Julie McGuire Photography

Stray Gardens: Photographer Julie McGuire on Dog Talk

When British-born photographer Julie McGuire moved to India 11 years ago, she was shocked to find some 250,000 stray dogs living on the streets of Bangalore. The melee of homeless hounds inspired her to focus on a long-term project documenting the roles of dogs in societies around the world. Her book, Hounds of Hope, is
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