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Coffee is more than a morning ritual for many of us. For Le Chat Noir Coffee, based in Boise, Idaho, every cup carries purpose: it helps improve the lives of animals in need. By combining business with compassion, Le Chat Noir is forging a model where good coffee and animal advocacy go hand in paw. What is Le Chat Noir Coffee? Le Chat Noir Coffee is a roastery/coffee brand whose mission reaches beyond flavor. One of their stated goals is “to aid in the humane care for all animals from the percentage of sales of coffee.” (Le Chat Noir Coffee) They offer a range of coffees — single origin, blends, flavored varieties — but each sale isn’t just about beans...

Originally Posted By A. Myers Kennedy  On August 29, 2011 No joke, it is estimated that over three million pets are euthanized every year right here in the US. Is this really necessary? Many passionate people feel it is not and no kill animal shelters are being established all across the country to help eliminate this means for pet population control. In no kill shelters, animals are cared for and put up for adoption instead of being euthanized. At the most humane no kill shelters, euthanizing is only performed in situations where an animal is too sick or too aggressive. The difficult part of establishing and maintaining a no kill shelter is the expense. Feeding and caring for 100's of animals is a...