🦷 Dental hygiene is one of the most overlooked parts of pet, but it shouldn’t be.

Conditions like periodontal disease and oral infections can quietly progress while causing daily discomfort.

🔍 Bad breath, swollen gums, or difficulty chewing can signal deeper issues like tooth loss or infection. In some cases, abnormal growths in the mouth may require veterinary evaluation.

Simple habits make a big difference. Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly, offering dental treats, and scheduling routine checkups can protect both their smile and their health.

🧡 Community Animal CARE (CAC) includes sharing information so we can prevent, treat at home and know when to call a Vet. Sharing is CARING.

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📄 A new report reveals a rise in housing discrimination, with fair housing advocates stating that the reported figures may underrepresent the true extent of the issue.

In 2024, the National Fair Housing Alliance @nationalfairhousingalliance logged 32,321 complaints, a 17 percent increase since 2014. The peak was in 2023, with 34,150 complaints. Lisa Rice, president of NFHA, credited the rise to ongoing educational efforts by nonprofits focused on fair housing.

📉 While the number of complaints may decline in the coming years, this does not necessarily indicate an improvement, according to the report. Due to funding cuts and policy changes, the number of organizations and federal employees available to address complaints is decreasing.

The report highlights complaints filed during the Biden administration but raises concerns that changes made under President Trump may discourage individuals from reporting discrimination.

🪓 The current administration eliminated Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac`s Special Purpose Credit Program, which was crucial for providing down payment and closing cost assistance to low-income and minority homebuyers.

Additionally, the administration canceled about $30 million in federal grants to nonprofit fair housing organizations, which processed most of the complaints recorded by the National Fair Housing Alliance in 2024.

In March, a Massachusetts judge ordered the Department of Housing and Urban Development to release the withheld grants; however, many funds remain unissued. This has led to the closure of several nonprofits, including the Fair Housing Center of Nebraska-Iowa and the North Texas Fair Housing Center.

💗 If individuals believe they are encountering housing discrimination, it is advisable to first reach out to their local fair housing agency for guidance and support. Additionally, they may consider filing complaints with state and local government entities as a further course of action.

#CAREequity #CARENews #Housing …

💚 Our 2024–2025 Annual Report captures a year of active listening, meaningful research, and community-led action. CARE reached thousands of underserved pet parents and transformed lived experiences into insight-driven programs and advocacy rooted in reform and equity.

🐶 HAW (human and animal well-being) challenges the idea that animal welfare can exist without human well-being. This report shows what becomes possible when communities help shape the systems meant to support them.

#CAREequity #HumanAnimalWelfare …

🐶 If your pet is constantly scratching, licking, or losing hair, it’s time to pay attention!

Skin problems are one of the most common reasons pets visit the vet, and they rarely resolve on their own.

🔥 Conditions like allergies, hot spots, mites, or bacterial and fungal infections can progress quickly if untreated. What starts as mild irritation can turn into open sores or infections.

Once you’ve identified the conditions, seek veterinary care early to help your pets heal faster and reduce long-term discomfort. Skin health isn’t a cosmetic issue, it’s medical.

🧡 Community Animal CARE (CAC) includes sharing information so we can prevent, treat at home and know when to call a Vet. Sharing is CARING.

#sharingiscaring #thankstomaddie #communityanimalCARE #petsandpeople …