Customer service course for animal shelters now available in Spanish
Providing excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is vast, and whether or not that service is great or poor, can affect your organization. “Customer Service for Animal Shelters” is now available in Spanish as well as English. Part of making an organization more inclusive is offering services, brochures, customer service and more, in a variety of languages. Not only for the community...
A Young Black Lab Named Shaw Needs a Committed Human Who Has His Best Interests in Mind
Shaw is a 1-year-old black Lab weighing in at 96 pounds! He has had a rough start in life, as he was originally purchased from a breeder and then given to a second owner who only had him for three months. Unfortunately, he was free-fed in his previous home, which caused him to be approximately 20 pounds overweight. He needs an adopter who is committed to his weight loss journey so that he can be a healthy, active young fella. Photo: Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue Alpha Males Need Not Apply Shaw, who is a neutered male, lived with eight...
Protect Your Dog from Highly Contagious Dog Flu: Health Risks and Precautions
Dog flu, or Canine Influenza Virus is a highly transmissible virus that was introduced to the United States in While it typically not can lead severe illness and even especially for dogs with compromised immune systems. With recent outbreaks in many states, it’s important for dog owners to understand the health risks and take precautions to protect their pets. Health Risks of Dog Flu CIV is a highly contagious respiratory disease that affects dogs of all breeds and ages. The two strains of CIV, H3N8 and H3N2, are particularly potent and...
How to Safely Clean Your Dog’s Ears
This quick guide to dog ear cleaning will tell you everything you need to know to keep your pup’s ears clean, healthy, infection-free, and functioning optimally! As dog parents, we know we must clean our dog’s ears to keep them healthy. But how often should you do it? What tools do you need? What’s the best way to clean a dog’s ears? Don’t worry: we’ll tell you everything you need to know! Getting Started: Know What Healthy Dog Ears Look Like When a dog’s ears are healthy, they will be slightly pink,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: WisCARES grant, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. WisCARES receives $200,000 grant to help keep pets and people togetherMaddie’s Fund® has awarded a $200,000 grant to The Wisconsin Companion Animal Resources, Education and Social Support (WisCARES) program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-M). This grant will support the salaries of a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) and social worker at the WisCARES program. By having a social worker available to its clients, WisCARES… Learn...
Stamping Out Rabies in Kabul
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...
Sleeping Beauty’s Briar Rose Lives On, and She Wants to Meet You
Hello all! This is Briar Rose, a sweet domestic medium-hair kitty who’s not yet 3 years old. She’s currently living in a Virginia shelter waiting for her Prince (or princess) Charming to wake her from her slumber and whisk her away after a gentle kiss on the nose. This is her story: “I’m the beautiful Briar Rose. I do live up to my namesake from the movie Sleeping Beauty. I love to sunbathe, stretch out and snooze, and occasionally play with toys (especially ones that make that crinkle sound!). I also love to soak up...
Sweet, Shy Ashland is Slow to Warm Up but Once He Does, Look Out!
Meet Ashland! This is his story as told by him. He’s a 3-year-old chow/terrier mix that’s currently residing at the Friends of Homeless Animals Shelter in Aldie, Virginia, where he just can’t seem to catch a break on a forever home. “One look at my sweet face and my adorably silly ears, and I promise you’ll fall in love!” Photo: Friends of Homeless Animals I’m a sweet Southern gentleman who loves a nice stroll through the woods. I walk nicely with a harness and love exploring. I also love adventures...
How to Communicate Your Appreciation For Your Pet
Pets enrich our lives in so many ways – they’re trusted confidants, they give unconditional love, and they provide endless entertainment. If you’ve ever wondered how you can show your pet just how much they mean to you, you’re not alone. To help you out, we’ve come up with a list of some of the different ways how to show your pet appreciation. Learn their language One of the best ways how to show your pet appreciation is by learning how to ‘speak’ their language. Our pets use a combination of facial...
Jamie Lee Curtis Triumph Inspires Rescue Dogs to Dress Like Her
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...
