In this Partners in Action highlight, we're giving a shout-out to Baypath Humane Society in Massachusetts for demonstrating the value of creative community partnerships. 🙌 As a Pawtriots partner shelter, Baypath teamed up with the @PatsFoundation on the New England @Patriots’ schedule release video, featuring several adoptable dogs from their shelter: bit.ly/4ohekDY. Baypath dogs have also been spotlighted on 98.5 The Sports Hub. 💙 In May, Baypath joined several other local shelters at the Patriots Foundation’s Draft Day Adoption Event at Gillette Stadium, which led to several adoptions and enabled shelters to connect with new supporters. Thanks to the support of the Kraft family, the Patriots Foundation and their media partners, Baypath is spreading the adoption message to football fans and animal lovers throughout New England and beyond!

In our latest "Spilling the kibble" article, shelter and rescue workers share their naming strategies, along with some of their all-time favorite pet names, including "Princess Churu" pictured here. 🐾 We hope their stories inspire you the next time you’re deciding if the animal in front of you is more of a William Shakespurr or a Gary Guacamole: bit.ly/3QzFeKV. 🙌

Looking for a free downloadable fact sheet on microchips? We have you covered! Help debunk some common misconceptions and share how microchips work to get lost pets back to their families: bit.ly/3YBWG2h 🐾

Ready to inspire others at #AnimalCareExpo 2027? The Call for Presentations is open! 🎉 Submit your presentation to help us shape a dynamic, inclusive Expo that equips attendees with the knowledge and skills to drive meaningful change in their organizations and communities. 🙌 📌 Don't miss out! The deadline is 11:59 p.m. ET on July 14, 2026. Learn more: humanepro.org/expo/session-s…

Who are you going to call? 📲 Well, the National Cat Behavior Helpline, of course! In our latest Q&A, learn how this free counseling service helps adopters, foster volunteers and others resolve cat behavior issues, keeping cats in homes and saving your team valuable time. 🐾 Pounce over to learn more at: bit.ly/4xdlLQX

Pets are family, yet access to care isn’t universal. Learn how @humaneworldorg is working to remove barriers and keep pets in loving homes in this Humane Voices podcast: apple.co/4ftOUkb

HumaneVMA CE Webinar Alert 📣 To Re-Cut or Not to Re-Cut: Medical and Surgical Management of Spay/Neuter Complications 🗓 Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 ⏰ Time: 8-9:30 p.m. ET 🎤 Presenters: Drs. Alison Lindsay and Bridgid Twomey 🔗 Register at: bit.ly/4uaKbZg From prevention to response, this webinar covers common spay and neuter complications and how to prepare your clinic when they occur. 🐕🩺 Note: HumaneVMA members can earn 1.5 hours of RACE CE credit.

A milestone for animals in Iowa! 🐾 With strong collaboration and broad support, SF 2099 has passed, making animal torture a felony offense in the state. ✅ Iowa was previously the only state where animal torture was a misdemeanor. That has now changed, strengthening protections for animals statewide. 🐶🐱 Thank you to the Iowa Police Chiefs Association and the Iowa State Sheriffs' and Deputies' Association for their support throughout this effort. 💙 This marks meaningful progress for the people and pets of Iowa, and proves that when people come together, change is possible. Learn more at bit.ly/4966TcB.

AI is changing animal welfare. 🤖🐾 Presented by @TreeHouseCats, discover tools that elevate care, streamline operations and improve outcomes for shelters and rescues. Get started: bit.ly/4nzb3zN 📌 All of our webinars are approved for @NACAnetwork (National Animal Care & Control Association) and CAWA (The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement) credits.

Seeing coyotes around? 👀 They are likely following food sources, not you. Pet food, garbage and compost can turn yards into buffets. Remove temptations to keep them moving. Learn more: bit.ly/42H4nWG

Ready to turn your passion for animals into real-world impact? Join us on Capitol Hill on Monday, Aug. 3, for Humane Lobby Day and meet directly with policymakers and/or their teams. 🐾 Registration for Lobby Day is included with #TakingActionForAnimals conference registration, and you can save even more by using code TF10SM for an extra $10 off. 📣 To learn more about Humane Lobby Day, visit: bit.ly/41sIoC0

When Emmy Jenson with Friends of Ferals needed a new fundraiser, she found it on the ground. Literally. 🪨🐱 Combining painted rocks with a community scavenger hunt, the "Cats Rock" campaign brought in over $5,000 for community cats. 🙌 Get step-by-step details on how to do this in your community in our latest article: bit.ly/435iIMu

Beloved breeds. Hidden suffering. 🐕💔 French bulldogs, pugs and at least 22 other dog breeds face serious health issues linked to aesthetic breeding standards. Learn more: bit.ly/4dCCW6p

Small actions lead to big impacts. 🌱 Share these graphics to help your community coexist with wildlife; explore the full collection at: bit.ly/4dk7j04. 🌿🦊

The Horrible Hundred reveals the cruelty and broken enforcement system lurking behind the cute puppies that the public sees in pet stores and online. By exposing breeders and brokers tied to repeated animal welfare violations, this annual report demonstrates the scope of the puppy mill problem in America today. 🚫🐾 Dive into the details here: bit.ly/4un1g1F

Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned changemaker, #TakingActionforAnimals has something for you. Explore workshops covering policy, advocacy, skill development, coalition building and more. 💡 Plan your TAFA schedule and use discount code TF10SM to get $10 off full conference registration at: cvent.me/mRA9Rr?RefId=Social…

🐾 Calling all future veterinarians! HumaneVMA is awarding five $10,000 Compassionate Care Scholarships to veterinary students committed to advancing animal welfare and community building and belonging. 💙🎓 Eligible students in years 1–3 at AVMA‑accredited schools in the U.S., Canada, the U.K. or the Caribbean are encouraged to apply. 📅Apply by June 30, 2026 at: bit.ly/3ERiv7u ✨ Awards announced by Aug. 31

Living the dream? 🚜 For Karla Dumas, founder of @Yesahcan Sanctuary in northern Florida, providing a lifelong haven for nearly 100 pigs, cows, chickens, goats and other rescued farm animals is a labor of love, but it comes with challenges. ☀️ If you have ever dreamed of starting a farm animal sanctuary, learn more about the rewards and the realities here: bit.ly/4cVmgp8 🐷✨

Please join @humaneworldorg in celebrating our 2026 Spark Awardee, Jasmine Crisp! 🌟 As the CEO and founder of Love for Animals Outreach, Jasmine leads an Atlanta-based nonprofit that connects communities to vital resources so pets can stay happy, healthy and at home. 🏠 Her team also works with local schools to provide humane education programming. 📚 Each year, we select a Spark Awardee from our previous cohorts of Trailblazers in Animal Welfare to recognize outstanding achievement, someone who sparks inspiration for our Trailblazer community, and beyond. ✨ Learn more about Jasmine’s mission at: ​loveforanimalsoutreach.org/

Ready to put the pitchforks down? This free workshop dives into ways to de-escalate and de-stress during difficult interactions. We’ll share real-life success stories (and failures!) from the world of volunteer engagement, plus strategies for handling your toughest conversations from start to finish. 🤝💪 Get started: bit.ly/4cDjvsm 📌 All of our webinars are approved for @NACAnetwork (National Animal Care & Control Association) and CAWA (The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement) credits.