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announcing petsafari.tv ! a website i just helped launch that lets you easily upload videos of your pets to create mini-documentaries with narration. It costs 12$ to create 10 unique videos and we are donating half of the proceeds to animal welfare groups. The results are always amusing, I recommend using it to entertain your family members with mini-documentaries of their pets. Here’s a fun demo using an old video of my mom’s dogs Pema and Eddy. you can also interestingly upload other kinds of videos, I have tried it on a few of my animations, it's pretty fun. Give it a try and let me know what you think! :)

Virtual Workshop: Safer Together - Cross-Reporting for Humane and Human Services An increasing number of states are requiring child and adult protective services caseworkers, social workers, counselors, and veterinarians to report suspected animal abuse, and humane and animal control officers to report suspected abuse of children and older adults. Sadly, Pennsylvania lags far behind the national movement that recognizes that animal cruelty and other forms of family violence are Linked, and that by preventing one can prevent the others. This workshop is important because it will introduce you to compelling evidence Linking animal cruelty and neglect to domestic violence, child abuse, child sexual abuse, and elder abuse. We’re going to introduce you to the concept, explain what you need to know about it, and show you how it’s being addressed elsewhere and what YOU can do about it. Presenter: Phil Arkow, National Link Coalition A virtual workshop – Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 12 pm – 1:30 pm (1.5 CEs for social workers with application to NASW- PA) Registration open January 8 – February 26, 2024: https://buff.ly/4bTQkAq

#latestactivities Global vets on a mission Project Street Vet isn't just another animal organization – it's a team effort! Since 2011, this non-profit has brought together over 10,000 vets from 50 countries to help millions of animals in need. Their focus is clear: reduce animal homelessness, improve animal health, and spread the word about the challenges homeless animals face. Project Street Vet #globalsociety #globalgoals #civilcociety #SDG #sustainabledevelopmentgoals

Do you consider pets when working witb families where child to parent abuse is occurring? PEGS is hearing more and more about the cruelty and killing of pets You can download our survey for free at https://lnkd.in/eXwaJJTF

A newsletter from Morning Brew hit my inbox with the following statistics: The number of stray dogs in US shelters has increased by 22% since 2021, per data from the Shelter Animals Count database. Canine deaths in shelters are up 27% from last year and 78% from 2021. The Bloomberg article is linked below. Those who work in rescue, unfortunately, knew this could happen. Most folks who adopt dogs are first time dog owners. They finally had the time to stay home, acclimate a dog and have a companion during difficult times. But then, they were called back to the office… and things got tricky. I’ve met a good number of pandemic dogs and the most common issues I see are: - Social awkwardness to full on reactivity towards dogs, humans and/or both - Separation anxiety Both difficult to handle during swift RTO mandates. We ask folks who adopt dogs to stand by them, but how can they when their livelihoods are at risk? These policies not only cause harm to humans. These policies are killing dogs. I repeat: Canine deaths in shelters are up 27% from last year and 78% from 2021. If you’re in the C-suite or a decision maker for RTO you can make a donation to Rain or Shine Rescue rescue here: https://lnkd.in/eh-SKpwu Please like, share, comment for reach. #rescue #shelter #dogs #foster #adoptdontshop

Domestic violence and pet abuse are interconnected issues. The National Network to End Domestic Violence reveals that abusers often target pets as a means to exert power and control over domestic violence survivors. They may harm, threaten, or even kill pets to intimidate and coerce survivors into silence. Seventy-one percent of pet-owning survivors entering domestic violence shelters reported that their abuser had harmed their pets. Raising awareness about the impact of domestic violence on pets is crucial. When you come across such situations, it is essential to speak out, offer assistance to the domestic violence survivor, and ensure their pet's well-being. You can report animal abuse or neglect to the county sheriff's office or the animal control department in your county. If you witness an animal in a life-threatening situation, call 911. The Animal Rights Foundation of Florida provides a list of links to animal control departments in each county in the state of Florida. #DomesticViolence #AnimalAbuse #PetSafety #BreakTheSilence #EndAbuse #SafeHaven #FamilyProtection #NNEDV #ASPCA #BaillargeonLawFirm 

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Being a pet owner, it's important to think add your furry family members when you create a Will. If you don't, and something unexpected occurs, your cherished furry friend might end up in an animal shelter if their is no one to care for them. Fortunately, you can easily prevent this by having a plan that includes guardians for your pet, and you can include money to cover their care. #ConfidenceWills #PetsInWills #PetsAreFamily