Diana Ramirez on LinkedIn: Calling all Houston area animal lovers! Join Harris County Pets and other… (2024)

In Minnesota, it's easier to find inspection data on your hairdresser than the 100+ dog and cat breeders. The Dog & Cat Transparency Bill will provde much needed transparency around breeders, and ultimately, advance animal protections in our state.Learn more about how you can help AHS advocate for this important bill:

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Safety is no Accident

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ALWAYS ADOPT - DONT SHOP

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To protect cats, animal shelters need to...- Recognize eartipping as a sign a cat has been spayed or neutered- Support #TNR or adopt a Shelter-Neuter-Return (SNR) program- Scan ALL animals for microchips IMMEDIATELY- Educate the public about community cats, who are at home outdoors- Enact humane, effective policies that create positive outcomes for every cat- Help provide low or no-cost spay and neuter to the publicHow we can transform shelters: https://ow.ly/4wIE50Q7tlM

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Lifesaving animal shelter policy:- Do not impound eartipped community cats. They are already home outdoors and have been spayed or neutered.- If a non-eartipped community cat is impounded, immediately practice #TNR.Community cats are generally not adoptable and are extremely stressed in a shelter environment. TNR is the only humane, effective approach. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/eWymq-7z

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What’s wrong with the “Cat Distribution System” concept that’s trending on TikTok and other social media platforms? It focuses on a few rare stories of homeless cats who’ve found suitable guardians and ignores the fates of millions of others who struggle to survive on the streets or in overburdened animal shelters that are bursting at the seams with cats in need of loving homes.Did you know that there are an estimated 60 million to 100 million homeless cats in the U.S.? The popularity of “Cat Distribution System” videos misleads people into believing that the companion animal overpopulation crisis isn’t as serious as it truly is. And cats die as a result.https://lnkd.in/d3ptsEA4#cats #socialmedia #adoptdontbuy #spayandneuter #stopanimalhomelessness #advocate #neverbesilent #animaljustice #animalrights #peta #hero4animals #vegan

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Please stop breeding these animals just to see them destroyed. It breaks my heart. The most egregious thing is buying puppies in pet stores, online or Craigslist. These almost always come from cruel & abusive puppy mills. Greedy people who do not give even adequate care and just breed until the dog can’t and then abandon or destroy them. The USDA just rubber stamp these breeders & brokers. They often get inbred and face a lifetime of medical care. Please Google “ puppy mills” to learn more. Please share. Adopting & fostering whether it’s children or animals is the most powerful of the superpowers.

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🐾 Exciting Discovery for Dog Lovers & UX Enthusiasts 🐾As a User Experience Designer passionate about doing good in the world, I constantly seek out innovative applications that make a positive impact on the world. Today, I'm thrilled to share an app that has genuinely captured my heart and imagination: Treat.Treat is more than just a game; it's a mission-driven platform that turns virtual fun into real-world aid for shelter dogs across the United States. By engaging in mini-games within the app, users can earn real food, medical supplies, and treats for our furry friends in need.What sets Treat apart is its use of gamification in user experience design to connect a community of everyday human beings, animal lovers and philanthropists to a real-world cause. The app seamlessly blends entertainment with altruism, creating a deeply rewarding user experience that serves a noble cause. It's a brilliant example of how UX design can transcend traditional boundaries, touching lives beyond the screen.As UX professionals, we strive to create solutions that are not only user-friendly but also meaningful. Treat exemplifies this goal by harnessing the power of design to improve the lives of shelter dogs, one game at a time. It's a testament to the impact well-crafted digital experiences can have on our world.I encourage my network, especially those who share a love for animals and a passion for impactful design, to download Treat and play it. You'll become instantly addicted, but not to jewel matching or mindless clicking. You'll become addicted to the impact you're making on shelter dogs who need food, treats, and medical supplies. And by playing a simple game a few minutes a day, you can make that impact. Philanthropy is evolving. With the changes in our economy and social and environmental needs, we're seeing that people are less able to give actual money and more able to give a few minutes of their attention and time. The philanthropic applications that choose to leverage this reality into a digital solution will be the ones that can actually make a positive change in the world.Let's support this incredible initiative and spread the word about how UX design can contribute to positive change.Together, we can make a difference, one paw at a time. 🐕💕#UserExperience #UXDesign #SocialImpact #Innovation #DogLovers #gamification #gaming #appdesign #appdevelopment #appdesigner #philanthropy #charity #charitysupport #innovation #digitalbusinesstransformation #productdesign #product #productdevelopment #productdesigners #application #applicationdesign #animalwelfare #animal #animalrescue #animalfeed #animalshelter

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Want to hear a statistic that might blow your mind? If 0.18% of Dorchester County residents adopted an animal from Dorchester Paws - our kennels would be empty. Just 0.18% of our community, and no animal would be without a warm bed to sleep tonight.While this number may seem small, it’s the difference maker for each of the 302 shelter residents in our care, like Junie. This number could rewrite the story of loneliness and longing for 2 year old lovable Junie. It’s the critical number for triumph in animal welfare and victory for each and every animal. 0.18%Each adoption is not merely a statistic but a commitment to providing loving homes and remaining a nurturing environment for the many souls in need. Together, we can continue to make a tangible difference in the lives of so many and expand our capacity to care for even more in the future. Whether you’re able to open your home and heart through adoption, fostering, or you know 3 to 5 people who might be - our community can rally around homeless animals and ensure bright futures for them. Stop in from 12p-5p to potentially meet your new best friend!

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