· this is the story of the country’s first animal shelter , founded right here in philadelphia , where trailblazers in humane treatment established a new model for lost and unwanted pets – and especially cats, who were having a rough time in the 19 th century. Each year, paws finds loving homes for thousands of animals in need and enables thousands more families to keep their cherished pets. Through rescue efforts, community support, and surrender prevention, paws is working to make philadelphia a place where every savable pet is guaranteed a home. Are you curious about philadelphia ’ s long history of caring for animals and how it has shaped the city’s culture today? · i spoke with alisa rubenstein, a lifesaving manager at the morris animal refuge, to learn more about the shelter s history and the evolution of animal welfare practices. The philadelphia -based life saving organization is committed to adoption, education, and high-quality care with the goal of finding positive and humane outcomes for animals in need. Public disapproval of such treatment surfaced by the late eighteenth century, but even with comprehensive laws designed to protect animals , and organizations devoted to enforcing those laws, the region has struggled to extend adequate protection to its nonhuman animals. A philadelphian distinguished by her concern for stray and unwanted animals , her legacy lives on today through the programs and services performed through the morris animal refuge at 1242 lombard street. Founded in 1874, the morris animal refuge is a pioneer in animal welfare. In this video, we explore the remarkable journey of animal.

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