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08/16/2024

Here’s the Pets Alive information for the Greene County location at the GCHS. I made two appointments online for the two kittens dumped on 600w in Switz City. It was super easy! They send you reminders as well. Drop off on the morning of their appointment and pick up that same evening. 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

http://www.petsalivegreene.org

08/14/2024

08/13/2024

There are currently 67,019 puppies for sale on Puppies.com with more than 15,000 active breeder profiles. Most of those puppies are coming from breeders in Texas, California, Florida, Missouri and Kansas.

Our team is currently doing an audit of all of the breeders who sell through Puppies.com to determine if they hold the proper licensing for their state or federally so we can file all of the complaints. We will share a short list of some of the more concerning facilities that sell through this site as well. While that massive project will take time, we will continue to share pieces of information that we learn with you all!

Please do your part in helping us put an end to the cruel puppy mill industry by reminding your friends, family and coworkers that it is easier to find a puppy mill online than it is a responsible breeder. Do your research before you buy, read the inspection reports, read the reviews, visit the parent dogs in person and don't forget to reach out to your favorite researchers at Bailing Out Benji with any questions or concerns! Don't forget that there are amazing animals waiting for you at your local rescue or shelter too- including many purebred and made-up mixed breeds!

If you are able to support our work, please consider making a donation! We are a small organization that isn't afraid to take on big projects like this, if it means we can discover and put an end to inhumane breeding operations.

Please donate here:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/donate/

You can view the rest of our research here:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

Interested in learning more about your state's breeding laws? Click here: https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/

07/13/2024

07/13/2024

Happy adoption! 🐾

07/13/2024

The surest way to combat pet overcrowding: spay and neuter services. And the Humane Society’s new low-cost pet clinic will help solve that problem.

07/12/2024

512.5K likes, 3628 comments. “Best part of my day is coming home to my dog 🥹🥰🐶 ✨ ib ”

07/07/2024

Time and time again, pet owners give up their pets to shelters due to feelings of inadequacy. Reasons such as working full-time, limited living space, and lifestyle guilt are often cited for surrendering their cherished companions. However, we have an important message for you: You should keep your pet.

On average, Americans work 8.49 hours per day, with some working even longer hours. Among them are students who are committed to their studies. While it would be ideal to spend all our time at home with our pets and loved ones, this scenario is uncommon. The concept of the "perfect home" is rare for most pets, but to them, your home, family, and the time you share are what truly matter. If you decide to give up a dog or cat to a shelter, it's unlikely they will find someone who can be with them more than you. They are likely to end up in a new home with a family that is away just as much as you are. You should keep your pet.

We frequently hear that pets need more room to run. While this may be accurate, your pet might also be perfectly happy with an additional 10 minutes during their walk or spending a bit more time at their favorite sniffing spot. Given the choice, they would prefer a bit less activity time over being confined in a kennel for most of the day as shelter staff work hard to find them a new home. Go for a little longer of a walk. You should keep your pet.

There are numerous ways to enhance your pet's quality of life while aligning with your lifestyle requirements. Don't overlook the benefits of enrichment activities. Engaging in puzzle toys, brain games, training, or even short 10-15 minute sessions can help keep your pet active and content. We are happy to share games and enrichment ideas to help you along. You should keep your pet.

Owning a pet is a lifelong commitment, and we understand that various circumstances can unfortunately lead to pet surrender. Animal Shelters across the country are in crisis. There are more pets than people able to adopt. While we understand the guilt of working and small spaces, please consider the alternative. A life stuck in a small kennel, limited contact with people, limited exercise, and the grief of losing the family they love so much.

You are enough. You should keep your pet.

07/02/2024

Update: Owner found!!!

Do you know me? Found on 6th and A St SE Linton. Please contact GCHS with any information. 812-847-4780. He is not at our facility.

07/02/2024

Email [email protected] for an application. 🐾