Welcome to the Voice of Rescue Blog!

I talk about animal rescue, a lot. I talk about the crisis that is animal welfare and about all of the animals out there that need rescuing, and while the folks I talk to agree, there's something or things that hold them back from feeling like they can be an active participant in making an impact, too. Some might be fostering what one could only describe as a small zoo, some are busy raising mini-humans or taking care of loved ones, or they could be preoccupied by a million other things. Life happens. Thankfully, there's a way that you can directly help animals journey to their new life without you needing to attend a half-day training or commit long term to any particular amount of hours, ever.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11, 2016 “Preserving healing pet relationships for people in crisis” A few weeks ago we sat down with Jordan Ross, Pets Empower founder, to learn more about his organization’s past, present and future. So get Fido fed and walked, peruse our discoveries and keep in touch! Follow Pets Empowered using the resources down below and be sure to say hi to Jordan at some Boston events.

DECEMBER 20, 2015 Christmas Eve is only 5 days away but that is plenty of time to spread good cheer in your area. Here are five ways you can give back:

Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Volunteer Match… Something I learned very quickly in volunteering is that not all rescue organizations are created equal. At their core, they all strive for the same selfless goals of saving animals lives, but their techniques can vary. Don’t fret, just keep these 3 things in mind.

There are all kinds of different types of Rescues that are dedicated to placing animals in need of a permanent home with those people looking for a pet to love. Many specialize in certain dog breeds or areas of the community in which to rescue dogs, but they all have a few things in common at their core.