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What's Happening in Philly?


Pet Bereavement: The Traumatic Loss of my Family Cat
The grief and depression that comes from the loss of a pet are very real, but there are many ways to work through it.


Pandemic Pets – Where Are They Now?
COVID-19 had millions of us feeling lonely and isolated. For many, owning a pet was a way to feel that connection again.


Euthanasia: The Sad Truth of Shelter Overcrowding
Adopt, don’t shop – leaving shelters with an open kennel could be the chance to save an animal from unnecessary euthanization.


Philadelphia No Kill Coalition and the Progress Made
After years of facing an animal population crisis, three Philadelphia shelters decided to do something about it.


What is a Kill Shelter?
With a steady save rate of 98% these past two years, Morris Animal Refuge has every right to call itself a no-kill shelter – but it doesn’t.


A Historical Context for Animal Shelters Today
I spoke with Alisa Rubenstein, Lifesaving Manager at the Morris Animal Refuge, to learn more about the shelter's history and animal welfare.


Companions in Crisis: Homeless People and their Right to Pet Ownership
A discussion about animal welfare, homelessness, and poverty with Laura Houston of the Animal Welfare Association in Voorhees, New Jersey.
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