It’s Raining Cats and Kittens: How to Save More Feline Lives This Kitten Season
[embedded content] It’s raining cats and…kittens. Kitten season is upon us and feline lifesaving is front of mind. We’ve convened a panel of experts to share their best kitten season tips, tools, and tricks to help you save lives this year—and prevent a seasonal population boom in years to come. Our Q&A-style panel includes Peter Wolf, Senior Strategist for Shelter and Community Research at Best Friends Animal Society; Monica Tarant, Chief Innovation Officer: Feline Lifesaving at Cincinnati Animal CARE with the...
Sick Cat Found On Side Of The Road Unable To Move Needs Surgery To Walk Again
Good Samaritans noticed a cat on the side of the road and stopped to help. The little feline was unable to move and was clearly in poor health. Penelope, as she was later named, was rushed to St. Clair County Animal Control with frostbite on her ears and paws and a severe upper respiratory infection. The poor feline is estimated to be just over a year old and life has not been kind to her. She has been struggling to find enough food as she was extremely thin, but she is now in good hands. Photo: St. Clair County Animal Control The shelter is...
Behavioral Problems? There’s a Mushroom for That!
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...
Millie and Her Droopy Ear Need Your Help Finding Forever Love
Meet Millie, aka Grammy. She’s a spayed pittie that weighs about 55 pounds and is believed to be about 3 years old. But that’s the boring stuff, so let’s get to the meat and potatoes of this love nugget’s story. Currently housed at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, she got a chance to stay in foster care for about a month, and her person there was able to share some helpful insights into her. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center “Millie was super sweet, cuddly, and affectionate with me. She bonded with me right away...
How a Toothless Nugget Stole the Hearts of His Humans and the Internet
What can you say about Nugget the toothless cat other than OMG I love him!!!!!! Nugget, a 9-year-old rescue with a strong social media presence, has captured the hearts of hundreds of thousands of followers on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube, where he can be seen coveting potatoes and generally being the love of his humans’ lives. His mom, Anshu, filled us in on his backstory. Three years ago, when Nugget was 6 and his humans were living in Virginia, they happened to be at an eatery near The Cats at Longstreet in Sterling....
The Benefits of Healthy Training Treats for Dogs
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...
New ZIWI Kitchen Prioritizes Sustainability as Well as Pet Nutrition
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...
Register now for Maddie’s Insights: 5 Domains of Animal Care
Join Dr. Kat Littlewood for the “Five Domains of Animal Care.” The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together well-being indicators and assessing animal well-being. Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60-minute webcast on Thursday, May 11 at 12:00PM PT/ 3:00PM ET. Animal well-being represents how an animal experiences their life. It characterizes the overall mental experiences of an animal and is a subjective concept that...
How to Help Pets Get Over Car Anxiety
While some pets eagerly anticipate car rides, for others, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Unfortunately, car anxiety in pets is a common problem that pet parents face. Pets that experience car anxiety often display behaviors such as crying, shaking, or vomiting when they’re in the car or even when they are near it. The good news is that with a little bit of patience and their favorite Freshpet treats, most pets can overcome their car anxiety. What causes car anxiety in pets? It’s not uncommon for some pets to...
Get Inspired With 5 Must-See Webinars!
We’ve been offering webinars galore in 2023. They’re on so many of the critical topics relating to the work at hand of keeping families together, and pets alive, while focusing on the humans who are at the very heart of animal welfare. Here are five you don’t want to miss—and stay tuned for more, more, more! We’ve got some incredible, super inspiring, and very actionable webinars planned for the coming months. Crisis Sheltering for Pets: Keeping People and Pets Together There are times when someone...
