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Animal Rescues
Great Animal Rescues in Florida
Florida is known for its beautiful beaches, tropical weather, and natural sceneries. Moreover, within Florida lies a variety of animals who call this tropic state, home. But with sunny tropical…
Alexis Gomez · June 25, 2021
Podcasts
The Business of Dog Meat: Soi Dog International
John Dalley, Co-Founder and President of Soi Dog International, joins Bridget and Sydney on the podcast again, this time on the anniversary of the Yulin Festival. They discuss the dog meat…
Amy Peterson · June 22, 2021
Podcasts
Failure is Not Defeat: Austin Pets Alive!
Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!, discusses pioneering comprehensive and innovative programs to save the animals most at risk for euthanasia. Dr.…
Amy Peterson · June 18, 2021
Pet Relationships
One Simple Trick for a Well-Behaved Dog
We all want our dogs to behave, but sometime they act out and it can be stressful. After years of experience, John Flores from IPittytheBull Foundation learned there is one…
Alexis Gomez · June 17, 2021
For Good
Dedicating to a Forever Foster
Animal rescues are different than sanctuaries. The animals they take in are meant to heal and be adopted into a loving home, except for those considered forever fosters. A forever…
Alexis Gomez · June 15, 2021
Podcasts
Love Them Now, Love Them Forever: Love Connection Dog Rescue
Sydney Nicole Maggio of the Love Connection Dog Rescue talks about getting involved in animal welfare, vacation fostering, and collaboration between like minded rescues. Listen on Apple Podcasts Support Love Connection Dog…
Amy Peterson · June 11, 2021
Pet Relationships
Rainbow Bridge and Animal Rescuers
There are rescuers across the country taking on a special mission- the very worst animal abuse cases. These are the cases often seen as hopeless. Carving out a place for…
Amy Peterson · June 8, 2021
CUDDLY Learning Center
Embracing Virtual Education
The past year has been one of so many pivots in the world of animal rescue. One avenue so many organizations took was that of virtual education. Education has long…
Amy Peterson · June 8, 2021
For Good
The CUDDLY Club: May 2021 Recap
April showers brought May’s rescue powers! The CUDDLY Club was out in full force this past month working to help in more ways than ever before. The need in animal…
CUDDLY Staff · June 7, 2021
CUDDLY Learning Center
5 Steps to a Successful Capital Campaign
A capital campaign is an organized fundraising effort to secure a large amount of money over a period of several years. Tim Crum, Founder of Animal Shelter Fundraising, spends time…
Amy Peterson · June 5, 2021
CUDDLY Learning Center
Life After a Capital Campaign
Congratulations, you’ve met your capital fundraising goal. Finally, it is time to move onto STAGE 5, the WRAP UP STAGE. Four things encompass this final stage: a ribbon-cutting ceremony for…
CUDDLY Staff · June 3, 2021
Animal Rescues
Why Rescues Rule TikTok
It comes as no surprise that dogs, cats, and other animals dominate the social media world. Animal rescues know so many people love hearing about the furry friends in their…
Alexis Gomez · May 31, 2021