Posts categorized under: Pets

The High-Five Doctor Is In!

Developed by Jackson Galaxy and a team of animal behavior experts, The Jackson Galaxy Project’s Cat Pawsitive is a mojo-enhancing, positive-reinforcement clicker training initiative that enriches day-to-day life for cats in shelters, builds new skills for cats as well as shelter staff and volunteers, promotes the human-cat bond, and helps improve adoptability. The Jackson Galaxy […]

Temporary Housing Fosters Forever Love

Often, the first step in a pet's journey to their forever home is a loving foster family.

Starvation, Isolation, Cruelty, and Fear – Bayla’s Heart Knew Life Had More to Offer

By Jim Kober – Director of Content Before rescue, Bayla, a three-year-old Boxer mix only knew starvation, isolation, cruelty, and fear. It was colder than usual that December in Steger, Illinois. Bayla’s owner abandoned her in atrocious condition behind a veterinarian’s office. Wearing a tattered, knotted leash around her neck, Bayla was emaciated, had double […]

Mr. Feeny: Shelter Cat, High-Fiving Feline, & Resident “Wild Man”

GreaterGood.org, along with its signature program, The Jackson Galaxy Project, is celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month with our high-fiving feline finalists!

After Six Years Living on a Chain, Cubby Is Ready for a Loving Home

Cubby’s owners were never there for him. They were blind to the angelic nature of dogs.

Beckham’s Human Abandoned Him for a New Woman

When Beckham came to Saving Death Row Dogs rescue, he had been shot with a pellet gun and had several pellets embedded under his skin. He was also extremely emaciated, though so loving and friendly with people even though they had failed him.

High-Fives For Our Cat Pawsitive Winners!

Thanks to all of our high-fiving buddies who entered our contest. We were blown away by the amazing submissions we received this year. You helped us spread the word that cats are cool and that you can engage with them in ways you never thought possible. GreaterGood.org and The Jackson Galaxy Project is closer to […]

From a Country Ditch to Adoption, Abandoned Carmen Overcomes Adversity

She was in a ditch and knew there were no humans for miles. She thought it was over. Her last bit of hope had disappeared earlier that day. Then a man driving by happened to catch a flash of movement out of the corner of his eye. It took him a second, but the man determined this flash was, in fact, a dog, so he pulled over to investigate. The emaciated pup tried her best to get up when the man approached, but she was far too weak. He carried her to his car and drove straight to Allen County Animal Rescue Facility (ACARF) w

Nick and Stryker: A Dynamic Duo

GreaterGood.org ensures we take care of our servicemen and women. We team up with partners all over the country to bring veterans and pets together. 

Kahula Walks Again!

Often shelters are unable to fund or prioritize medical procedures, leaving animals at risk of complications, lifelong damage, or sadly, death. GreaterGood.org works with shelters around the country to ensure the health and well-being of displaced animals.