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It starts with YOU. We can help!
What will motivate you to start learning about responsible pet ownership and animal rescue?
Our dogs and cats contribute so much to our lives in the way of companionship, and they sincerely become a part of our family. Yet that is not the case for every dog and cat in households, and the homeless pet population is extreme. What is not clear to many is how even small measures can play a role in changing that dynamic.
Gen Wags is here to help connect the dots between pet parenting and animal rescue.
There are more connections than you might think!
Ask yourself:
- Do you want to give your pet their best life, but you're struggling with their behavior and need guidance?
- Are you looking for pet food advice or tips on introducing a new pet with an existing pet?
- Are you passionate about rescue dogs and cats, and want to learn how to help a shelter or rescue group?
- Do you want to get involved with animal advocacy on a legislative level, but don't now where to start?
- Would you like to discover steps to take to decrease chances of your pet becoming a rescue statistic?
- Are you curious to learn about creative programs being introduced to address pet homelessness?
If you replied “yes” to any of our questions, we’ve got your back!
You are the world to your pet.
Our "Why"
Launched initially in 2014 as Generation Wags, Gen Wags is on a mission to provide a new perspective about how pet ownership and the rescue community often intersect, and how to avoid that nexus.
Kudos to all pet parents for opening their hearts and homes to pets and offering the love and companionship they so deserve!
Yet many pet parents don’t fully realize that by taking simple steps to keep your pet happy and healthy in your own home can dramatically play a role to help reduce the strains on local shelters/rescues.
For example, spaying and neutering of pets helps to address overpopulation.
Even if you don’t own a pet, you can actively get involved.
Explore our learning segments below and ongoing blog posts to help YOU be a part of the solution and check out our community efforts below.
Gen Wags community efforts!
Click HERE to learn about our “Leashes of Love” donation drive,
locations and how to become a part of our effort nationwide!
Our “Love Tag Chip” challenge serves to educate pet owners about the
vital role of visible ID tags and microchips in helping to reunite us with our pets
should they go missing.
Take our challenge to commit to both!
Reuniting pets quickly also frees up shelter space for a win-win!
Choose a category to start exploring and learning!
Seeking info to learn about or share with a loving pet owner struggling with limited resources? Searching for dog training resources/ pet safety tips?
What topics would you like us to cover? Visit our Contact page and share your requests.
Support local shelters and rescues by participating in and sharing their events.
Below is just a sampling of upcoming “PAWCENTRIC EVENTS” on our calendar page, so check it out!
Our page also shares how more shelters and rescues can have their events added for free.
Explore and Learn.
Our pets are depending on us.
Owner surrenders are increasing at staggering rates.
Our shelters & rescues are in crisis mode!Did you know that owner surrenders are generally at the highest risk of euthanasia?
Assist those in need directly or by sharing information about resources.
Our resources section includes pet food banks/pantries, low cost spay/neuter, and financial resources.
Consider fostering or adopting!
Reduce IntakeAdopt /FosterOur "Ask"
Individuals …
share our resources with those in your community who might benefit from our info.
Shelters/Rescues …
add a link to our website on your site so our resources can reach more people.
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