Education

Limiting the Overpopulation of Cats and Dogs

For decades, the overpopulation of cats and dogs posed a significant challenge for animal shelters, leading to overcrowded facilities, abandoned pets, and the heartbreaking reality of euthanasia. The movement to promote spaying and neutering emerged...
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How Pet Companions Improve the Mental Wellness of Owners

Regardless of where we live, our world is filled with uncertainty. Amidst the chaos, one of the most reliable sources of comfort and joy is the companionship of a pet. Whether it's a wagging tail...
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Keeping People Together With Their Pets For Lifetime Success

At Rogue Valley Street Dogs, we believe every pet deserves access to the care they need, regardless of their owner's circumstances. For individuals living on the streets or facing poverty, pet companionship is often a...
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Discovering How Unhoused Individuals Benefit from Pet Ownership

For many of us, pet companionship is a cherished part of life. For people experiencing homelessness or living with very limited financial means, having a dog or cat can provide a sense of stability, companionship,...
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What’s In a Name?

by Nancy Lyon, Co-Founder While writing a descriptive paragraph recently, one of the lead Street Dog Project volunteers said, “words just don’t come to my mind”. In the case of naming our organization words did...
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Why Spay and Neuter?

Pet overpopulation is the number one killer of dogs and cats in the United States.  According to the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter shelters every year, and each year about 920,000 animals are...
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