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Learn about the people making a difference for animals and what you can do to lend a hand, too.

A tan dog sleeping on the couch while a short haired woman rests on her arms on the edge of the couch looking at the dog sadly

As more and more animals come into the care of rescue centres, those who care for them are suffering, too

Man walks with back to camera surrounded by dogs

Houssein Hamze has been feeding the pets of people fleeing the conflict in Lebanon. Now he’s lost his home and vital resources for the cats, dogs and other animals he cares for

Two vets sit on the pavement in the background with an old Staffie dog in the foreground.

Meet the charity that helps protect the animal-human bond

A woman tries to snuggle a reluctant cat

If your mental health is causing you to neglect your pet, find them immediate care while you get help

Tabby cat

The charity’s latest figures reveal that cats are increasingly falling victim to deliberate weapon attacks

A little girl on the floor of her living room with a cat who has just come out of a cat carrier. A woman sits on the sofa behind her smiling.

Learn more about the important partnership between the two charities

It’s not all cuddling cute puppies and kittens…

a man smiles at a fluffy white dog in a pet food store

Plus, how to donate to pet food banks to help other pet parents in need

A dog lying on a rug with a litter of puppies feeding from her.

It’s not quite the same as buying secondhand clothes…

a woman with curly red hair hugs her cat tight

Right now if your pet is stolen, the government treats it as property theft, instead of the loss of a valued family member

woman hugging dog

If you’re struggling with pet care costs, you are far from alone and there’s no shame seeking help. Here’s a few places to start

Woman from Battersea Rescue petting white and brown dog outside

The charities and shelters that need your help this Christmas

Gus holding his dog Birdie on his shoulders against a solid pink background

The Olympic skier, actor and advocate on rescuing his dog during the Winter Games and using his voice for good causes

hannah shaw royal canin shelter project

The rescue advocate and pet nutrition brand are partnering with Greater Good Charities for a contest that will reward 20 shelters across the U.S. $1,000 grants. 


A woman in a bright yellow-orange sweater holding a striped kitten in one hand and a credit card in the other while using her laptop in front of her

When the bills rack up, these resources have your back.

shelter kittens playing with a round blue plastic toy with balls

Seriously, you can donate to shelters just by shopping!

A hand holding a kitten with a cat tattooed at the hand.

Hannah Shaw, a.k.a. Kitten Lady, on how you can help with the springtime arrival of orphaned kittens.

Here is a list of orgs sending resources, so you can help from where you are.

A woman in a yellow sweater and jeans sitting and petting the head of her gray cat eating dry food from the floor in her kitchen

These community resources can help your pet get the food they need.

A man in dark clothes and a woman in a magenta shirt and overalls, both holding cocktails, smiling and looking down at their dog.

You really can have it all.

A sad dog in a cage with its head and paws sticking out.

The state passed a bill that will end the inhumane breeding and transport process. 

Hope Reiner smiling at the camera seated in a brown chair hugging a Golden Retriever rescue dog named Oliver

Co-founder Hope Reiners on designing sustainable pet products and donating 100% of the profits to animal rescues.

Kinship's cover star Hannah Shaw smiling at the camera behind a cat tower with two kittens sitting on top of it

The lion-hearted animal advocate on rescuing her first kitten in a tree, designing an orphaned animal nursery, and becoming an Instagram sensation.

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