Help Animals by Donating Your Car During Cartober

By Lauren Puckett Dr. Christine Rainwater drove her 14-year-old Honda Civic for 240,000 miles before deciding it was time to throw in the towel. As a dog owner and lover, […]

7 EASY WAYS TO CREATE A COZY PET CORNER ON ANY BUDGET

By Uchenna C. Okeke Your home has room for comfort, no matter your budget. Creating a cozy corner for your pet isn’t about buying expensive furniture or having extra space—it’s […]

Q&A with a First-Time Transport Volunteer

UPDATE: This blog was originally published in May 2024. Tom is now known as “Transport Tom” as he continues to drive cats and dogs to wherever they need to be. […]

How to Protect Your Pet When Disaster Strikes

By Uchenna C. Okeke Natural disasters like floods, winter storms, hurricanes and tropical storms can be overwhelming. Our companion animals depend entirely on us for protection in times of crisis […]

What the 2026 Tax Changes Mean for You

The federal tax law changes that took effect in 2026 have changed how charitable giving affects your taxes — and for many donors, they’ve created new opportunities to give in […]

FOSTERS WHO BECAME FAMILY: SOCKS & ZOYA

By Uchenna C. Okeke In the quiet homes where fosters become family, there is a special kind of beauty reserved for senior cats, especially the ones who have been waiting […]

Looking for Everyday Heroes

By Kathleen Silver “Community Cats” is a term used to describe outdoor, unowned, free-roaming cats. In this article, you’ll learn why running the HSLC Community Cats program takes a dedicated village […]

Clear the Shelters Returns This August—Help Us Make a Difference!

Every pet deserves a loving home—and this August, you can help make that dream a reality during the 12th annual Clear The Shelters campaign! Clear The Shelters / Desocupar Los […]

FOSTERS WHO BECAME FAMILY: Bernie

By Uchenna C. Okeke Every foster journey begins with a simple act of saying “yes” and sometimes that yes lasts a few weeks. Other times, it changes a life forever.  […]

Hot Weather and Your Pet

By Heather Nokes Did you know that dogs and cats do not sweat like humans? Their main sweat glands are located on their paw pads and are not very effective […]