National Adopt a Cat Month: Choose Adoption and Save Lives
June is National Adopt a Cat Month, a time to celebrate and promote the adoption of cats from shelters and rescue organizations. While many people may consider buying a cat from a breeder, it’s important to recognize the immense benefits of adopting a cat instead. By choosing adoption, you not only welcome a loving companion into your home but also contribute to the well-being of countless shelter cats in need. Why Adopting Instead of Shopping is Important Adopting a cat means giving a second chance to an animal in need. Animal shelters...
Stray Cat Gives Birth To Two Premature Kittens Inside Trap
Humane cat traps are used to safely capture stray cats to give them the care they need before releasing them back outdoors or finding them loving homes. A pregnant cat walked into one of these traps and ended up giving birth to two premature kittens. Animal control officers found the mama cat and her kittens and rushed them to Cara’s House, an open intake shelter in Louisiana. Photo: Cara’s House Mama Gamora, as she was named by the shelter, was afraid and protective of her kittens. The shelter found a loving foster home to take...
Wobbly Denji Needs an Understanding Pet Parent to Welcome Him
Meet handsome Denji, a tuxedo kitty with plenty of personality and charm living in southern Arizona. This sweet boy is a huge cuddle bug who would thrive in a multi-cat household. While he enjoys cuddle time and love from his humans, Denji also has a playful side that he likes to let shine. Like most cats, boxes are a favorite for him, and little spring toys are simply to die for in his expert opinion. Denji does have CH, aka Cerebellar Hypoplasia, aka Wobbly Cat Syndrome. Fortunately, it is more of a mild case. He gets around just fine and...
Overbred Dogs From Backyard Breeders Get Second Chance On Flight To Freedom
Dogs love unconditionally and ask for so little in return. They just want to be loved and cared for. Sadly, many are used by unscrupulous people motivated by profit. Female dogs are bred again and again by backyard breeders and puppy mills and tossed aside when they are no longer of use. Harriet, a 4-year-old poodle, and Sophia, a 5-year-old mini golden-doodle, have spent their entire lives having puppies. The sweet girls were surrendered to the already overcrowded Iberville Parish Animal Shelter in Louisiana by backyard breeders when they...
How Your Dog Can Benefit from Medicinal Mushrooms
After CBD, medicinal mushrooms have become the next big focus of interest among dog parents and veterinarians. Mushrooms offer potential health benefits to dogs, not only for maintaining health and wellness, but also for addressing difficult-to-manage problems such as cancer, canine dementia, stress and anxiety, and seasonal allergies, to name just a few. This article is a comprehensive introduction to medicinal mushrooms and how they can be used to improve canine health and well-being. ANSWERING FOUR KEY QUESTIONS Dog parents and...
Handsome Matisse Would Like to Speak to You About a Forever Home Situation
Meet Matisse! This handsome boy with unusual markings is a very shy kitty who likes to watch on the sidelines rather than be in on all the action. While that could all change once he’s comfortable in a forever home and feels safe and secure, for the time being, Matisse likes his space and prefers to love from afar as he hangs out on a cat tree or his comfortable space. Matisse is currently in foster care through the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue in Tucson. This large boy is thought to be 3.8 years old and has no special needs. He will...
Milk Thistle — A Natural Detox Herb for Dogs and Cats
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Rescue Kittens Reeces and Snickers are Sweet as Candy but Better for Your Waistline
Whether you’re searching for one adorable kitten or two, a small volunteer-based rescue in southern Arizona has got the sweetest little love nuggets you could ever hope to meet. Their names are Snickers and Reeces, and they can be adopted together or separately. Both of these little Tortoiseshell ladies are just 2 months old and ready for adoption today! Photo: S. Arizona Cat Rescue Snickers First up is Snickers. She was a bottle-fed kitten, meaning she is extra sweet and loves her humans that much more. She also enjoys exploring and is...
Ohio Shelter Puppies Are Tuckered Out After Playing With Donated Toys
Puppies have endless energy and a good way to entertain them is with toys, however, most animal shelters are unable to afford luxuries like toys and treats. That is where Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program steps in. The cost of pet food alone can consume a shelter’s minimal budget. The GOODS program provides nutritious dog and cat food, essential supplies, toys, and treats to shelters across the country. Shelter life is stressful and takes a toll on the homeless dogs and cats as well as the staff and volunteers who care for...
3 Things to Do if a Dog or Cat Dies at Home
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
