Examiner.com articles written by Romy on the subject of animal welfare...with a local angle.

• Dedication and support key to success for rescue group
• Special needs cats get second chance with Mass. rescue
• When can buying be considered rescuing ?
• Ad campaign brings attention to puppy mills and pet stores
• Winter break a great time to bring pets and kids together
• A reminder that responsibility comes with being human
• Small New Year's Resolutions can change the world
• Virginia shelter holds the only walk to benefit local animals
• Pit Bull Awareness Month helps put an end to stereotyping
• National plea to offer a second chance to "barn cats"
• Good intentions unfortunately not always combined with understanding
• "Dog is My Copilot Event" Flyaway to save over 200 lives
• Rescue community expands to Pineterest
• Team spirit just one reason to support Barktoberfest Mutt Strut
• Non-surgical methods to pet overpopulation vital to future of welfare
• Educating people about Petfinder.com helps everyone
• Help the Class of 2012 find loving homes!
• 6th Annual theater night goes to the cats
• Homeless animals bring out the humanity in politics
• Pet nutrition company donates day of service to Virginia animal shelter
• Senior dog sanctuary will melt your heart
• Take a moment to celebrate Cow Appreciation Day
• Despite the heat, baseball tickets save animals in Washington DC
• Guinea pigs are squeaking for joy thanks to Metropolitan Guinea Pig Rescue
• Animals need our consideration this July 4th
• Star gazing and sanctuary provided for farm animals in Maryland
• Animal Rights Awareness Week...a reminder to us all
• Best in Shelter needs your vote by Sunday night!
• World Pet Memorial Day...remembering those we have lost
• Have a camera? Take a photo of your pet and save lives
• Awareness and adoptions goal of Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month
• New approach to welfare has positive results for West Virginia
• No adoption fee for Jewel and other wonderful cats at WHS
• Desperate need for experienced cat person with a big heart
• Your dog could save a life in just ten minutes
• Maryland non-profit helping people and dogs be the best they can be
• Orvis works with Petfinder.com Foundation on this year's project
• Critical Care Fund in need of donations for two lucky dogs
• Animal Welfare vs Animal Rights. According to NAIA you may be an extremist
• NAIA - Part 2
• March for the Animals will help furry friends like Dakota and Lilly Mae
• Retail pet franchise holds their Pet Appreciation Weekend
• Artists helping animals through popular website
• Could you help your pet in an emergency? April is the time to learn how
• Mega Match-a-Thon hopefully beginning of something special for the welfare world
• Animal Rescue Corps...saving many animals at a time with your help
• New law makes sure dogs aren't left in cars on hot days
• Pet Expo focuses on animal welfare and fun times
• Veterinary student another example of helping disabled pets
• Learn About Butterflies Day helps Spring arrive with beauty
• Let the vet come to you...
• World Spay Day gives everyone the chance to be part of the solution
• The question is not do they suffer, but who will help them
• Rabbits deserve attention all year 'round
• Unconditional love works both ways for many people who have pets
• The letter C never looked so cute!
• Resonsibility in spotlight this February...
• Bad dogs or bad owners...the dangerous dog debate continues
• Valentines Day photo shoot in Fairfax County captures the loves
• Kitten Purrlooza weekend featured lots of cuteness and love
• The truth behind that "perfect pet"...the puppy mill life cycle
• Virginia Humane Lobby Day is your chance to speak for those with no voice
• Wildlife center has big goals despite challenges
• Wildlife center has big goals despite challenges - Part 2
• If helping animals is on your 2012 list of resolutions...don't miss this site
• Feeding Pets of the Homeless needs your help!
• Homeless animals are on your iphone!
• Charlie the Mastiff knows that love is more than skin deep
• Pet food, supplies and adoption days come to Belle View shopping center
• Operation Silent Night means empty cages and happy animals
• Animal-loving Santas making a stop in Virginia this December
• Blind kitten sees the fun in life
• Holiday fundraiser turns a dollar into something grand
• Fairax County bow hunting meeting needs your voice
• DC Fur Free Friday march is today
• Homeless animals thankful for simple things
• Operation Paws for Homes, Inc brings new life to dogs in high-kill shelters
• A dream come true continues to save lives
• National Adoption Weekend gives more hope for homeless animals
• Transport volunteers...cooperation at its best
• Safe haven for pets make transition easier for domestic abuse victims
• A business that would make Dr Doolittle proud...
• Get ready for a good hug...
• Halloween events abound for local rescues and shelters
• DC Walk for the Animals was a fun time for everyone
• Adopt-A-Dog Month is almost over...have you saved a life yet?
• National Feral Cat Day gives everyone the ability to make a difference
• Donations and volunteers needed for no-kill shelter's variety sale
• Humane Societies offer a positive step for animal welfare in Virginia
• Bless the Animals Alexandria using compassion to help animals and people
• The human-animal bond: a perfect excuse for you and your pet to give back
• Virginia reptile rescue offers education and love to help our non-furry friends
• Every house becomes a home with the right company...
• Labor Day hightlights need for one Virginia animal organization
• Earthquakes, small towns and animals in need...
• Virginia FIV+ cat brings attention to important and immediate need
• Horse rescue league making a difference in Virginia and eslewhere
• Office of Animal Welfare of UVA offers training for controversial work
• Big, fluffy and loyal...the Great Pyrenees is worth its weight in love
• Local animal care company providing on the best for four-legged friends
• Alexandria dogs get their own poems posted around town
• PETS-DC helping their community by helping their pets
• Fun events coming up for local Golden Retriever rescue
• Good food and saving lives...the perfect combination
• ChipIn - A new and popular way to assist with fundraising
• Operation Happy Sock providing much happiness for cats and communities
• Local Cocker Spaniel rescue and ice cream...the perfect fundraiser
• Lucky Dog Animal Rescue going above and beyond to help save lives
• DDB helping chained and penned dogs live better lives
• Owners now have a wider choice for finding lost pets
• Racing Greyhounds given a chance to be normal dogs after retirement
• AWLA Pit Crew giving good name to a misunderstood breed
• Animal Welfare Approved making a difference for family farms and their animals
• Helping animals can be as easy as driving your car
• Your old or extra items can make a difference for the animals
• Medical Funds helping animals with extra needs
• Spay and neuter clinics - something to do for every volunteer
• Local fundraising events help animals and bring people together
• Meetup.com - Local Meetups for animal welfare advocates, and animal lovers alike
• Jam for the Animals! FOHA benefit concert and open mic
• Two local stores offer a sweet event for the animals tonight
• The no-kill movement
• Breed specific rescues offer purebreds and save lives
• Pet food pantries helping four-legged friends and their families
• Alley Cat Allies - helping communities work together to make a difference
• Visit to FOHA...part 1
• Visit to FOHA...part 2
• Visit to FOHA...part 3
• Thumper the dog - loved by all, but still without a home to call his own
• Thumper the dog...part 2