Diego Fernando Osorio Sánchez and his dogs wait for their spay and neuter appointments. For Diego, these dogs aren't just beloved pets, they help him feel safer in an area with a high incidence of crime. Stray Dogs in Colombia: An Animal Overpopulation CrisisA little...
It’s a sight too common in many parts of the world– dogs roaming the streets that are in terrible shape, sickly dogs with terrible wounds, parasites, infections or mange. In places like Nicaragua and Colombia, millions of dogs roam the streets, facing hunger,...
A small fly, the iridescent blue-green of a hummingbird, packs a nasty surprise.If flies can be considered beautiful, you just might think that of the Cochliomyia Hominivorax. Unlike the housefly, its body is an iridescent blue-green reminiscent of a hummingbird. But...
Imagine a life where every drop of water for your family, your cooking, and your cleaning depends on your horse.Families' Livelihoods Depend On Their Working Horses Without their horses, countless families in Nicaragua couldn’t feed their families–they depend on them...
A class on dog bite prevention and rabies awareness, builds bridges between people and dogs and saves human and animal lives.A Real Danger In the US we rarely think about rabies–in a nation of 340 million, there are only about 400 human cases a year, most caused by...
This Women’s History Month, let's celebrate the remarkable contributions of leading ladies on animal welfare. Meet 6 inspiring women who are making the world a better place for animals. From influencers using their platform for good to innovative entrepreneurs shaping...
Illustration by Katherine Kusz for Global Strays Have you considered fostering? When you foster you provide a temporary home to a rescue animal while waiting for it to find its forever home. Fostering also alleviates the pressure on overcrowded animal shelters. Even...
Illustration by Katherine Kusz for Global Strays Your Pet's Basic Necessities Having a pet is a wonderful experience that can bring much joy and adventure to anyone’s life. But, it is also a major responsibility, because pets have basic needs that we must fulfill. The...
Illustration by Katherine Kusz for Global Strays SOCIAL INTERACTION FOR YOUR PETS Social interaction is one of the most important things for your mental wellbeing and this means for your pets too. Playtime with humans or with other pets, walks in the park, and...
Illustration by Katherine Kusz for Global Strays Exercising with Your Pet Exercise is incredibly important, no matter if you’re a dog, a cat, or a human. Most dogs need thirty minutes to an hour of exercise per day. Exercise is essential to maintaining your pets...
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