Shift perceptions of shelter pets

This year over 4 million animals will enter shelters across the U.S.
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Support animal welfare with partnerships, training, and resources for pet adoptions

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Pets Are Family

Everyone Believes

The life of a pet in need can be transformed by a single photo, video, or story. The right exposure means the chance to be noticed; to connect with a family, to redefine what it means to be a shelter pet, and ultimately to find the home they so deserve. Your support makes more families whole.

HeARTs Speak develops resources that help shelter animals to be seen and find homes, ultimately transforming public perceptions of pet adoption, shelters, and animals in need.

Each year our work helps nearly 1 million pets in your community and beyond.

  • Membership Opportunities:

    Join the Hearts Speak community for access to resources and networking.

  • Find a Pro:

    Connect with skilled artists and photographers who support animal welfare.

  • Resource Library:

    Access articles, guides, and toolkits for using art to advocate for animals.

  • 12k+

    Hours of Monthly Service by Artists

  • 1m+

    Total Animals Benefitting

  • 1.2k+

    Shelters + Rescues Impacted Monthly

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From The Blog

Explore further insights and tips on our blog to unlock the full potential of helping Pet Shelters.

Our lifesaving work is powered by a generous investment from Petco Love.

Additional grants & sponsorships have come from these wonderful partners & sponsors.

Interested in supporting our innovative work? Get in touch!