Wisconsin Animal Rights Blog

Sunnie is an adorable, snuggly orange and white cat. Sunnie’s front paws are curved in, probably from a birth defect. She has no problems getting around and would prefer lying down and being petted anyway! Meet Sunnie at the Saving Paws Animal Rescue in Appleton.

Every week I come across online ads selling pets that originally came from a shelter or rescue. The ads often read like this:
Puppy for sale. Adopted from XYZ Shelter but doesn’t get along with our dog. Would you please adopt him so we don’t have to take him back to the shelter? […]

Spring is here, and that means many unwanted litters of puppies and kittens will make their way to local animal shelters. If you have a pet that spends time outdoors, please make sure it is spayed or neutered.

Dexter is a senior hound mix that unfortunately lost his owners when they went into senior housing. Dexter has plenty of time left and love to give. Can you give this mature fellow a forever home to retire in? See Dexter at the Saint Francis Society.

Duke is a well-behaved, older American Staffordshire Terrier. Duke is looking for a warm, cozy home with owners that love to cuddle. Can you bring this distinguished gentleman home? Meet Duke at the Sheboygan County Humane Society.

Sambo is an adorable black cat that is front declawed. He’s missing an eye but he doesn’t seem to notice. He likes petting and is very friendly. Can you give him a home? Visit Sambo at the Washington County Humane Society.

Be sure to watch Oprah on Friday, April 4. Oprah investigates puppy mills with reporter Lisa Ling.

Cricket is a pretty grey tabby that hasn’t had much stability in life. She was rescued by abuse and taken into a loving home, but her owner died. Now she is back at Touched By A Paw. Can you give Cricket a permanent home?