When it comes to animal welfare, there are many varying philosophies and schools of thought. We believe that every animal welfare organization has the well-being of animals at heart, but there are varying ways to achieve this goal.
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A look at open-admission and no-kill organizations
Check back soon to learn how both open-admission and no-kill philosophies, though quite different, help all of us in animal welfare achieve a common goal of reducing euthanasia and providing homes for animals in need...
Humane euthanasia and the difficult decisions behind it
Our goal is to find a place for all healthy and treatable animals, but the truth is not all animals are able to be placed in our adoption centers or at a sanctuary. Check back soon to learn more about the process that precedes coming to the...
Spay/neuter
Check back soon to learn more about this aspect of animal welfare and what we are planning for the future...
The work of Animal Behaviorists Emily Weiss and Sue Sternberg
Our behavior evaluation for dogs are based on the work of two nationally recognized animal behaviorists, Emily Weiss and Sue Sternberg. Check back soon to learn more about the scientific study behind their evaluation standards and why we use them...
Feral cats
Many communities are concerned about outdoor, free-roaming cats. Check back soon to learn more about feral cats...
Puppy mills
Throughout the country, there is a movement working toward bringing an end to inhumane breeding practices. Here we'll review the issue of puppy mills in Minnesota and what is being done to enact future legislation. Check back soon...
Pit bulls in the community
Unfortunately, pit bulls have gained a bad reputation amongst the public. We'll discuss the realities of this incredible breed and how we care for them at Animal Humane Society.
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