Socially Conscious Archives - National Canine Advocacy Group

Segment Seven: Building Socially Conscious Animal Communities

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In this final segment of our seven-part series, we conclude with a forward-looking discussion on what it means to create Socially Conscious Animal Communities. This model prioritizes ethical decision-making, transparency, and collaboration to ensure the well-being of both animals and...Read More

Segment Six: Retail Rescue in Colorado-A Case Study

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In this sixth segment of our seven-part series, we turn our focus to Colorado. Through this case study, we examine how well-meaning adoption efforts have, in some cases, been co-opted by high-volume operations driven by profit rather than animal welfare....Read More

Segment Five: Defining Retail Rescue-When Profit Masquerades as Compassion

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In this fifth segment of our seven-part series, we take a closer look at retail rescues - organizations that present themselves as traditional rescues but operate more like unregulated pet dealers. One defining attribute of retail rescues is their participation...Read More

Segment Four: Puppy Trafficking-When Greed Takes Over

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In this fourth segment of our seven-part series, we take an in-depth look at puppy trafficking—a troubling trend in which some rescue organizations collect large numbers of puppies and resell them across state lines. While marketed as “rescue,” these operations...Read More

Segment Three: The Downsides of Mass Relocation

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In this third segment of our seven-part series, we examine the downsides of mass animal relocation—how it often fails to address the root causes of pet overpopulation and raises public health concerns through the potential spread of disease. Our presentation...Read More

Segment Two: Mapping the Movement: The Scale of Humane Relocation in the U.S.

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 by Elizabeth Coalson

In this second segment of our seven-part series, we take a data-driven look at the scope of humane relocation efforts across the country. Which states are exporting the most dogs? Which are importing them? And how do these movements impact...Read More

Segment One: Doing the Doggy Shuffle

Posted on May 30, 2025May 30, 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 interstate pet transport - commonly known as humane relocation. While the initiative began...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

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