Canine Welfare Archives - National Canine Advocacy Group

Seven-Part Series: The Evolution of Interstate Dog Rescue & Rise of Retail Rescue

Posted on May 5, 2025May 6, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In both 2022 and 2024, we were honored to present at the Texas Animal Control Association Annual Conference. Our 2022 presentation focused on the growing practice of the interstate importation and exportation of pet animals, commonly referred to as “Humane...Read More

Integrity, Transparency, Accountability: More Than Just Buzzwords

Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

These words are often repeated in our culture, including the animal welfare community - so frequently, in fact, that they risk becoming clichés. But true integrity in animal rescue is not just about using the right language; it’s about action,...Read More

Is “No-Kill” Ethical?

Posted on January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

Is it ethical for any shelter to turn away animals in need? Some shelters do so daily, but they wear the "no-kill" halo nonetheless. These are also known as "limited-admission" shelters. Our thoughts on this apply to any shelter that...Read More

Denver’s Oldest Animal Shelter is Turning Away Animals

Posted on July 21, 2024July 30, 2024 by Elizabeth Coalson

We and our partner TABTO were provided with a copy of a communication from the local animal shelter Denver Dumb Friends League (the League) emailed to select Front Range animal shelters on July 2nd, one day after the policy changes...Read More

Dog Trafficking 101

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Elizabeth Coalson

In Colorado, we’ve got a trafficking problem. We’re not talking about drugs, or people, or other illicit things - we’re talking about homeless animals, specifically dogs. Every year, tens of thousands of dogs, mostly puppies, are collected and transported by...Read More

Community Impact on Sheltering Outcomes

Posted on June 30, 2024 by Elizabeth Coalson

Challenges Faced by Shelters: Many shelters face ongoing challenges due to high intake rates relative to their capacity, making euthanasia a pragmatic but emotionally challenging reality. Advocacy for animal welfare, public education, and community involvement are crucial in addressing these...Read More

The State of Canine Welfare

Posted on June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 by Elizabeth Coalson

THE ASKInform, educate, generate creative solutions, and share your knowledge. Knowledge is power and you are powerful!2023 was not a good year for dogs in Colorado or nationally. Shelter intake is up, adoptions are down, and euthanasia is on the...Read More

Category: Canine Welfare