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Animal Rescues
Dogs in Experiments
When you think of dog experiments—the first question that comes to mind is: Do they still experiment on animals, even puppies? And the answer shockingly is yes, they do. The…
Alexis Gomez · March 24, 2023
Animal Rescues
CUDDLY’s Pet Pantry Turns One – And Makes a Big Change
Over the course of what felt like a never-ending pandemic, animal welfare organizations around the country implemented community support programs such as pet food pantries. With reduced staffing and restricted operations in many places, it was critical that pets be kept out of shelters, so organizations pivoted their approach and began to focus on keeping pets at home.
CUDDLY Staff · January 31, 2023
Animal Rescues
The CUDDLY Club: December 2022 Recap
The holidays brought in so much to be thankful for and CUDDLY Club gifted many rescues and animals the gift of a second chance. The month of December was full…
Alexis Gomez · January 6, 2023
Animal Rescues
How You Can Help Homeless Animals
Every year, the ASPCA estimates that 6.3 million dogs and cats end up in animal shelters and rescues across America. And nearly a million are sadly euthanized each year due to lack of shelter space, lack of funding, or the animal rescue not being able to find a suitable home for these lost pets.
Alexis Gomez · December 21, 2022
Animal Rescues
How To Evaluate The Best Animal Charities
Animal lovers tend to be generous people. As evident, Cuddly has more than 250,000 supporters who have contributed more than $47 million to animal related charities. When giving away your hard-earned cash, you probably want to know your money is being spent wisely and supports the charity’s mission.
Alexis Gomez · December 18, 2022
Animal Rescues
Why Should You Donate To Animal Charities?
Currently, there are 200 million to 600 million homeless cats and dogs worldwide. Of more than 50 – 70 million stray animals in the United States alone, only about 9% (~6 million) make it to a shelter. However, many deal with homelessness due to overcrowding and lack of resources nationwide.
CUDDLY Staff · December 11, 2022
Animal Rescues
6 Tips & Tricks To Know Before Adopting A Pet
Nearly 4 out of 10 pet owners end up surrendering their animal companions to an animal shelter — amounting to a whopping 7.6 million cats and dogs every year — in part because the pet owners weren’t truly prepared for all that comes with adopting a furry family member. If you’re thinking of bringing home a new pet from a local shelter, humane society, or pet charity, here’s what you need to know to ensure it’s a right fit for both you and your new animal companion.
Alexis Gomez · October 19, 2022
Animal Rescues
What Makes a Good Animal Shelter? How To Spot The Best From All The Rest
You should always do the proper research on best practices and safety protocol, but there’s something to also visiting a shelter.
Alexis Gomez · September 26, 2022
Animal Rescues
12 Most Common Breeds in Shelters
Competition in animal shelters is tough. The impression a dog makes in a few minutes can mean everything and in some cases- their life is on the line. Having an…
Alexis Gomez · September 25, 2022
Animal Rescues
How To Start An Animal Shelter: Advice From The Experts
Starting an animal shelter is a big undertaking. There’s work to be done, volunteers to be recruited, fundraisers to hold, social media to manage, and more. And when it comes to creating an online presence for your brand new animal shelter, where do you even begin?
Alexis Gomez · September 22, 2022
Animal Rescues
9 Things Animal Shelters Need The Most
To help you get started on your donation journey, we’ve listed the 9 things animal shelters are in most need of. While there’s always more, this is a great start for any animal shelter in need.
Alexis Gomez · September 21, 2022
Animal Rescues
9 Best Pet Adoption Websites: From Online Adoption To Fundraising
Sometimes it’s a tough road to pet adoption, especially if you’re not sure what type of pet is right for you. Before beginning the pet adoption journey, we have detailed the 9 best pet adoption websites to take a look at.
Alexis Gomez · September 20, 2022