Thursday, April 4 Celebrating Earth Day Every Day It might not be Earth Day yet, but the GreaterGood.org team has some tips for you to celebrate all year long!
Friday, March 1 Hope After Hurricane Maria Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico on September 20, 2017, and caused extensive damage to the entire island. Widespread power outages, food, and fuel shortages along with the already limited infrastructure on the island made for a slow recovery process. Rescue Rebuild was eager to help the animals of Puerto Rico, so we visited shelters throughout the island looking for a place where our volunteers could make a huge impact.
Friday, March 30 “Cleaning Up” Before the World Cup We simply cannot allow any more dogs to be murdered in and around Sochi
Monday, January 29 P.U.R.R. – Grafton, West Virginia; A Rescue Rebuild Favorite So many more cats are now able to be taken care of than previously. Plus, an old building that was on the verge of crumbling under the weight of itself has been saved for future generations to enjoy.
Monday, January 22 Adventures on the Island By Chris Coulter, Rescue Rebuild Program Manager Nothing is more relaxing than kayaking a calm river on a hot day. The noise of the paddle as it gently glides through the pristine waters. The birds chirping as they perch in the trees along the banks. No cares or worries as you let the current take […]
Monday, January 15 Let’s play: Pet Enrichment Ideas It’s hard to beat one on one time with your pet. Roughhousing in the living room, Frisbee, fetch and tug-of-war are all great examples of activities for dogs inside the house or backyard. Cats enjoy batting at string, feathers and chasing laser pointers pointed at the floor! (Be careful as laser pointers pointed directly into your pet’s eye can cause serious damage—even blindness).
Monday, December 21 Making Giving Simple: Help Where It’s Most Needed With the holiday season in full force and the spirit of giving upon us, there are plenty of options for charities and non-profits to support. In fact, you may find it quite difficult to narrow down which organizations you should contribute to. GreaterGood is making giving simple.
Tuesday, October 20 5 Ways to Celebrate National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month this October October is the American Humane Society’s National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. This annual month-long campaign is used to encourage the public to save a dog’s life by adopting one from a local shelter. There has never been a better time to get out and adopt a four-legged friend into your family!
Thursday, October 15 Help Animal Shelter Severely Damaged by Hurricane Joaquin During times of tragedy like Hurricane Joaquin, the impact on local animal shelters are often overlooked. However, these organizations need extensive assistance as they encounter a significant increase in the number of displaced pets and stray animals needing to be admitted.
Friday, August 14 Helping Parkinson’s Patients Afford Treatment In the United States, there are approximately 60,000 people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year. Affecting the nervous system, this progressive disorder causes muscle rigidity, tremors, changes in speech and gait. Unfortunately, there still is not a cure for Parkinson’s disease. However, there are treatments available which can help alleviate some of the symptoms.
