We love animals in Santa Barbara County, as evidenced by the array of rescue groups at work here. Sarah Aguilar, director of Santa Barbara County Animal Services, explains the role of her organization ...

"There are many zoos I would like to see closed." —David Field, president of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums There is increasing concern among zoo administrators, researchers, and ...

Universitat de València provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation ES. Universitat de València provides funding as a member of The Conversation EUROPE. Reptiles get a bad rap. As ...

Despite a growing national focus on student basic needs insecurity and its impact on retention and completion, a majority of learners in need have not accessed public benefits or resources from their ...

Over the past decade, rising costs of living and student housing rates have added pressure to already strained college learners, creating a new challenge for colleges and universities seeking to ...

With tariffs, economic uncertainty, cuts to food banks, and rising grocery bills, officials who fight for their constituents’ basic needs will be on a strong foundation. Americans know any of us could ...

Useless animals, animals with no purpose, strange animals in nature, and misunderstood wildlife are phrases people often ...

Learn which pets are most commonly hoarded and how unchecked breeding and mental health issues drive animal overcrowding.

I recently read about Linda Michaels' Hierarchy of Dog Needs (HDN) and was very impressed with her "positive training" approach to working with dogs and their humans. As Michaels notes below, "The HDN ...

Support the center in a way that works for you, from volunteering to financial donations. The Basic Needs Center accepts donations of food and personal care items to stock the Buff Pantry and mobile ...

Seeking animal shelter jobs near you? From volunteering to paid roles, discover opportunities in adoption, training, and more ...