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A look at why IRO recommends that dogs not be tied or chained outside for more than four (4) hours at a time. Dogs are social animals who crave human companionship. That's why they thrive and behave better when living indoors with their pack -- their human family members. This is substantiated by the experience of rescue volunteers and shelter workers as well as trainers, canine behaviorists, veterinarians and animal welfare associations. Perhaps the biggest and most widely held misconception about dogs is the belief that they will be healthy and happy living only in the backyard. However, nothing could be further from the truth....

From our friends at the AARRC in Aklan:   "Where we are in the Philippines, they don’t sell the more traditional cat grit in efficient quantities or at affordable prices. Well, at least not for someone who’s running an animal rescue that is. The local “Handyman” does have cat grit in small quantities, but it doesn’t clump and it’s too expensive. Our catteries and kennels have a gutter that connects to a separate septic tank, but we don’t want that to fill up with grit rather than the “real business”. So we had to come up with some sort of recycling system. When our builders...

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Discover the Truth about Feral Cats   Adapted from Alley Cat Allies' brochure. ' A feral cat is not socialized to humans. Though feral cats are the same species as companion cats and are typically fearful of humans. Feral cats should not be taken to animal control pounds and shelters. Feral cats’ needs are not met by the current animal control and shelter system, because animals who are not adoptable are (usually) killed. Feral cats live outside, but are killed in shelters. Even no-kill shelters are not able to place feral cats in homes. Feral kittens can be adopted. Feral kittens can often be adopted into...

The Philippine Rabies Control Act (Republic Act 9482) says that dog owners must "Maintain control over their Dog and not allow it to roam the streets or any Public Place without a leash." The most common way of accomplishing this for those who don't have a fenced yard, or who don't want their dogs to run loose in their yard, is to simply tie the dog to a tree, building, fence, post or other structure. However, this causes several problems both for the dog and for the owner/guardian and his friends and family.   Studies have shown that many if not most dog bite and...