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Scooter Cheers On Racers at Dayton’s Annual Furry Skurry 5K

Scooter the Neutered Cat helped cheer on walkers and runners at the Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s annual Furry Skurry 5K. Since 1902, the Humane Society of Greater Dayton has been working to improve the lives of animals within the Miami Valley. The funds raised from the event go toward continued life-saving initiatives, including spay and neuter programs and affordable veterinary care for the community.

Scooter Helps Jumpstart Fundraising at Iowa Car Show

Scooter the Neutered Cat made a special appearance at the It Takes a Village 4th Annual Car Show in Muscatine, IA. The event featured a car show competition, raffles and more—all to benefit animals in need across rural Iowa. It Takes a Village Animal Rescue & Resources is a Give Them Ten licensee that provides medical care and shelter to homeless animals in the community.

Give Them Ten Joins Robinson’s Rescue for Day of Fundraising

Our Chief Innovation Officer, Monica Tarant, and Scooter the Neutered Cat had the purr-fect day supporting Robinson’s Rescue during the Give for Good fundraiser in Shreveport, LA. The day began with a visit to a local school, where they spoke with students about the importance of responsible pet care. They then toured Caddo Parish Animal Services, meeting with dedicated staff and witnessing collaborative efforts at work. The day concluded with a community fundraising celebration, raising awareness and critical funds for low-cost spay and neuter services that are saving lives across the state.

Next-Gen Marketing: How to Recruit Young Pet Adopters & Advocates

Give Them Ten had an amazing time at the Animal Care Expo in Vegas, hosted by Humane World for Animals. Our founder and leader, Deborah Cribbs presented actionable insights and strategies for marketing to the next generation of pet adopters. Check out some of these social media tips below.

Kitten Season is in Full Swing: Here’s How You Can Help

It’s kitten season! Every spring, local shelters are flooded with litters of kittens and mother cats in need of care. Deborah Cribbs, leader and founder of Give Them Ten, recently appeared on Good Day Dayton to share how you can make a difference. Watch the interview to learn how fostering, adopting, and supporting spay/neuter programs are critical to saving lives.

HSUS 2025 Animal Care Expo

Heading to the Animal Care Expo in Las Vegas? Don’t miss our session on April 17! Deborah Cribbs, founder and leader of Give Them Ten, will be sharing, “Next-Gen Marketing: How to Recruit Young Pet Adopters & Advocates.” In this workshop, she’ll reveal powerful insights and proven social media strategies on how to engage with Gen Z and millennials. We’re also giving away a $5,000 grant to one lucky attendee!

A Global Look at Cat Culture: Animal Party Podcast

Give Them Ten’s founder and leader, Deborah Cribbs, recently returned to the Animal Party podcast with host Deborah Wolfe. This time, they explored how attitudes toward community cats vary across different countries. Their conversation also touched on declawing practices, cat allergies, and the critical need for adoption and fostering—especially as shelters fill up during kitten season.

It’s Kitten Season! What Should You Do? Listen to this WHIO Interview

Deborah Cribbs joined Dayton’s WHIO to talk about kitten season and how local shelters are affected. Now is a great time to adopt a kitten (or two!)— or consider fostering to help free up more shelter space. Deborah also talks about what you should do if you find a litter of kittens living outside.

Double the Kitty Cuddles: Adopt Two Cats This Season

Thinking about adopting a cat? Why not consider two? Deborah Cribbs appeared on WXIX to talk about the benefits of adopting a second cat. Whether you’re adopting for the first time or already have a cat at home, there are many benefits to having two cats at home. They provide companionship, entertainment, and additional health and wellness benefits for each other. Check it out!