On Saturday, August 19, animal lovers around the world will mark International Homeless Animals’ Day® (IHAD®). The International Society for Animal Rights launched the event in 1992 to shed light on pet overpopulation and the spay/neuter solution. For 26 years, on the third Saturday of August, rescue organizations, animal protection organizations and concerned individuals have joined ISAR in a day… Read More
President’s Message Dear Friends, Since ISAR’s founding in 1959 it has not wavered in our commitment to improving the lives of animals through legal, legislative and educational efforts. The latter, public education about animal rights, both theoretical and practical, has long been a primary activity of ISAR, and will continue to be an important part of our programs. For instance:… Read More
August 20, 2016 marks ISAR’s 25th annual commemoration of International Homeless Animals’ Day® (IHAD®). Humane societies, animal protection organizations, rescues, pet-friendly businesses, and concerned individuals are banding together on Saturday, August 20th to shed light on a global tragedy: pet overpopulation and its spay/neuter solution. Since 1992, ISAR has reserved the third Saturday in August to enlighten communities on a global… Read More
Dear Friends, As ISAR’s supporters know, we engage in extensive public education, including the creation and dissemination of monographs and other material dealing with animal rights: Newsletters, interviews, billboards, observances, seminars, blogs, websites, speeches, courses, articles, reports, memoranda, radio shows, and public service announcements. This summer, in furtherance of ISAR’s mission to use law and legislation to protect and advance… Read More
On Saturday, August 15, 2015, ISAR will join forces with humane societies, animal protection organizations, animal-friendly businesses and concerned individuals to shed light on dog and cat overpopulation and the importance of spay/neuter. Since 1992, ISAR has reserved the third Saturday of August as a platform for thousands of dedicated, humane-minded people to come together in solidarity to enlighten communities about… Read More
In recognition of ISAR’s 24th annual International Homeless Animals’ Day (IHAD) events taking place on Saturday, August 15, 2015, ISAR is offering free 10’5″ x 22’8″ standard sized outdoor billboards to help promote your confirmed IHAD 2015 observance. Participants may choose either the cat or dog Shed Light on Pet Overpopulation design (one billboard per IHAD coordinator/event.) ISAR will include… Read More
Anyone who has used the Google search engine over the years, surely must have noticed a “Google Doodle,” (a creative Google logo that changes to reflect holidays, pioneers, or celebrations). According to Google’s information page about doodles, their creative team has produced more than 2,000, spotlighting anniversaries, special events, and people who have had an impact on our society. With… Read More
Each year since 1992, on the third Saturday of August, ISAR’s conceived and annual International Homeless Animals’ Day® observances have proven a useful weapon in reducing suffering in the lives of homeless companion animals. As a result of International Homeless Animals’ Day events, thousands upon thousands of shelter animals have been adopted into loving new homes and countless more have… Read More
The Warwick Valley Humane Society, NY, held a candlelight vigil to shed light on pet overpopulation on International Homeless Animals’ Day 2013. Since modest beginnings in 1992, ISAR’s conceived and commemorated International Homeless Animals’ Day has consistently grown in size and content annually thanks to the worldwide participation of other organizations that provide a wide variety of activities to… Read More
As ISAR’s friends and supporters know, for the past 22 years ISAR has been organizing and facilitating INTERNATIONAL HOMELESS ANIMALS’ DAY. Over the years, uncountable individuals and organizations have participated in spreading the spay/neuter message throughout the United States and, in recent years, to other countries around the world. For example, in 2013 dedicated animal protection groups and concerned individuals in… Read More