Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) works best when community members can quickly and responsibly get free-roaming cats spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and returned to where they live.  Local rescuers and caregivers are already investing their own time, resources, and energy into helping Prosser's community cats. The proposed ordinance could make that work significantly harder by requiring specialized trapping certification, licensing and annual renewals, restricting feeding outside approved colonies, and creating additional approval requirements. Most concerning, the proposal would allow a healthy stray or feral cat to be euthanized. Healthy community cats should not have to die when appropriate, TNVR provides another option: return them to their community & prevent future litters. Prosser has an opportunity to create a policy that protects neighborhoods, supports responsible caregivers, and reduces the community cat population over time. Residents shouldn't be penalized for being part of the solution. Let's make sure Prosser's ordinance helps them succeed. 

It’s time! 13 Florida counties and 23 states are already no kill.

In order to create compassionate no-kill communities and achieve no-kill for cats nationwide, we need communities to support lifesaving programs like Trap-Neuter-Return [TNR]. The process is simple: cats are caught (often by volunteers), evaluated by veterinarians, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and returned to their original outdoor homes, unable to have kittens. These programs are also proven to be the most cost-effective, veterinarian-approved, and animal-friendly solution for controlling and reducing free-roaming cat populations.

These policies help protect both people and pets by giving Texans the information they need to make informed decisions and by encouraging higher standards of care for dogs across our state.  All Texans Act Now: Join your neighbors in calling on Texas lawmakers to end puppy mills by signing this petition.  Next Steps: After signing this petition, join the Central Texas Action Team, a community of Best Friends supporters working together to advance lifesaving policies, educate decision-makers, and advocate for dogs and cats across Texas. Members get updates on key legislation, invites to advocacy events and chances to contact lawmakers when it matters most > https://tinyurl.com/ctxactionteam. *You don't have to live in Central Texas to join, anyone statewide can keep up with what's taking place in and near the state capitol! 

 The Salt Lake City Pet Adoption Center depends on volunteers, foster families, adopters, and community members every day to help homeless pets find loving homes. Their time and dedication are essential to lifesaving efforts. Recent changes to on-street parking near the adoption center have created new challenges for many of the people who make this work possible.  By signing this petition, I support efforts to make the Salt Lake City Pet Adoption Center more accessible for the people who dedicate their time to helping homeless pets. 

In order to create compassionate no-kill communities and achieve no-kill for cats nationwide, we need communities to support lifesaving programs like Trap-Neuter-Return [TNR]. The process is simple: cats are caught (often by volunteers), evaluated by veterinarians, vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and returned to their original outdoor homes, unable to have kittens. These programs are also proven to be the most cost-effective, veterinarian-approved, and animal-friendly solution for controlling and reducing free-roaming cat populations.

To become a no-kill shelter, at least 90% of the animals need to leave the shelter alive. BARC is currently at 72% — and falling — even as the national no-kill movement has reached an all-time high: 68% of U.S. shelters are no-kill, and the national save rate hit 82.5% in 2025.  That gap represents thousands of healthy, treatable pets losing their lives every year in a city full of people who want to help. Houston is falling behind, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Communities across Texas and the country have shown that no-kill is achievable when leadership commits and the community shows up. 

Families who surrender animals in times of hardship do so with the expectation that those animals will be given every possible chance. In Eve’s case, that trust was catastrophically broken. Her story is not an isolated incident - it is a reflection of systemic failures that demand immediate attention. A public town hall is a critical first step toward restoring transparency, ensuring accountability, and rebuilding a shelter system this community can trust. We urge you to act - urgently, transparently, and with the seriousness this situation demands. Please add your name below to stand with Eve and help drive the changes needed to protect vulnerable animals in your community.  For the latest updates, follow the Danville Deserves Better Facebook Page and Lynchburg Humane Society Facebook Page #NOTANOTHEREVE

This petition asks local leaders and the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care & Control to review current practices, ensure proper oversight, and implement safeguards that protect the rights of pet owners while maintaining the welfare of animals in their care. By addressing these concerns, the county can reinforce public confidence in the shelter system and ensure that policies are applied fairly to every member of the community. This issue affects the entire community because pet owners rely on the Los Angeles County Animal Care & Control system to operate transparently and fairly. When an investigative hold is lifted and an owner attempts to reclaim their animals, the expectation is that the animals will be returned according to established procedures. In this case, after the investigative hold was reportedly removed, my dogs were not released to me and were instead transferred from the Downey Animal Care Center to another facility in Agoura Hills. This occurred despite my efforts to redeem them and resolve the situation with the department. When animals are transferred between facilities while redemption issues remain unresolved, it creates additional barriers for owners trying to recover their pets and raises serious concerns about due process, transparency, and oversight within the shelter system. The community deserves clear policies, consistent enforcement of those policies, and accountability when administrative actions prevent lawful redemption of animals. This petition asks Los Angeles County officials and the Department of Animal Care & Control to review these practices and ensure that no pet owner faces unnecessary obstacles when attempting to reclaim their animals.

Without a plan in place, lost and stray animals will have nowhere to go; injured pets may be left without care, and residents and first responders will have no clear process to follow. Minot deserves a humane, safe, and transparent plan for animal services, and together our voices can urge city leaders to act before it is too late.  The more signatures we can show them, the more likely they are to consider this change. 

Los gatos de la comunidad (también conocidos como gatos callejeros) corren el riesgo de perder la vida simplemente porque han establecido un hogar en su comunidad. Muchos de estos gatos están prosperando viviendo dentro su cominidad porque alguien en su comunidad los cuida. Alrededor de 4,300 gatos ingresan a los albergues de Utah en el 2024, y solo el 60% salieron con vida.   Los estudios han demostrado que la forma más efectiva y humana de ayudar a estos gatos es a través de los programas Atrapar, Vacunar, Esterilizar y Regresar, (AVER). Los gatos comunitarios son esterilizados, vacunados, y regresados a su lugar original. Se les cortan un poco de la puntita de una oreja para identificarlos como esterilizados y devueltos a sus comunidades, sin poder tener gatitos. El enfoque tradicional de los gatos comunitarios no ha logrado ofrecer resultados duraderos. La comunidad está lista para el cambio. Ahora necesitamos defensores como tu para ayudar a la ciudad a adoptar estas soluciones que salvan vidas. Para información sobre cómo los recursos y programa AVER visita SalvaUnaMascota.org/CondadoUtah 

The overpopulation of cats in Columbia County strains local shelters and poses public health concerns due to a lack of vaccinations and spay/neuter services. A rabies outbreak in the county could have devastating consequences. Florida's feral cat population is estimated to be between 6.3 million to 9.6 million. An independent review suggests a more conservative estimate of 2.7 million to 2.8 million feral cats in Florida, making up about 44% of all cats in the state. Each female feral cat can have up to three litters a year, leading to rapid population growth if not managed. The increasing feral cat population affects local businesses and the overall health and safety of the community. These programs are also proven to be the most cost-effective, veterinarian-approved, and animal-friendly solution for controlling and reducing free-roaming cat populations.