Beyond Obedience: Why Your Dog Needs Behavioral Training Too
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: March Community Conversations, senior dog grants, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. March Community Conversations are all about being open and inclusiveWith the Open Arms Challenge a little over a month away, now is the time to prepare. In addition to the dozens of resources available on the website, we have FOUR barrier busting centric Community Conversations during the month of March! Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, your organization can still benefit… Learn More National Shelter Programs SurveyGot a few minutes?...
Lovely Lily is the Adventure Companion You’ve Been Searching For
While many animals find it difficult to let their light shine through when they’re stuck in a shelter environment, lovely Lily is no wallflower and has no problem expressing herself. Nope. This happy, energetic girl loves being in the thick of things. In a forever home situation, she’d prefer to stay off the sidelines and instead be a part of your adventures! As far as background, she’s believed to be a pit bull and Chinese shar-pei mix who’s not quite 3 years old yet and weighs approximately 56 pounds. She’s...
Pawsome Norwegian Forest Cat Looking for Love in a Forever Home
Say hello to dear, sweet Simon, a neutered blue and white Norwegian forest cat. While currently being cared for in a foster home, this handsome boy has been on the lookout for permanent digs ever since arriving at the Pima Animal Care Center in southern Arizona. He’s a sweetie pie that weighs approximately 10 pounds and is thought to be roughly 10 years old. Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Considered independent yet affectionate, forest cats are a very old breed that developed without human interference for hundreds of years in the...
Neosporin Alternatives for Dogs and Other Pet-Friendly Products for Canine First Aid Kits
It doesn’t matter the age or breed. Minor cuts and scrapes occurring with active pets are all part and parcel of owning critters. Generally, we deal with them by gently cleaning the owie with warm water, stanching any minor bleeding, and allowing the area to dry thoroughly. Sometimes, however, these booboos require a bit more intervention without rising to the level of veterinary care. You might be inclined to whip out the first aid kit and reach for the Neosporin, but you know your pet will try to lick the ointment or cream off unless...
Six Tips for Senior Dog Care
Senior dog care looks different than it does for puppies and adults. Depending on their size and breed, a dog’s golden years may begin when they’re eight years old. It’s important to adapt their care accordingly to ensure older dogs are happy and comfortable in their senior years. Here are six tips about how to care for a senior dog. 1. Schedule Regular Veterinary Visits Regular check-ups are essential for any dog, especially seniors. Your veterinarian will likely want to see your pup more frequently so they can identify...
Luke is One of Those Special Dogs That Struggles with the Stress of Shelter Life. Can You Help?
Meet Luke, a friendly boy who found himself at Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona, through no fault of his own. Luke’s one of those special dogs that struggle with the stress of shelter life but almost immediately relaxes once they’re away from the kennel. He’s a 4-year-old neutered pit bull terrier that weighs approximately 68 pounds, but those are merely stats. Here’s what just a few of his many fans have said about this sweet, special boy to give you a better picture of what to expect: Photo: Pima Animal...
Florida Bill Would Ban Dogs From Sticking their Heads Out of Car Windows, Among Other Restrictions
A proposed bill in Florida would make it illegal for a dog to sit/stand in a driver’s lap or poke its head out of the windows of a moving vehicle, among several other restrictions. The said intent of Senate Bill 932, filed by state Sen. Lauren Book (D-Broward), is to protect animals on several fronts. It includes provisions that would make it illegal to transport canines “on the running board, fender, hood, or roof of a motor vehicle,” as well as in a trunk or enclosed cargo space or a vehicle being towed. On top of those...
From Lost to Found: How a 48 Hour Window Can Help Reunite Pets With Their Families
About half the pets who enter animal shelters come in as “strays,” but many aren’t stray at all—they are owned pets who’ve gotten away from home. Developing, refining, and teaching, data-backed, effective ways to reunite lost pets with their owners is one of the Human Animal Support Services’s top priorities, because it’s a key way to keep people and pets together, and prevent shelter overcrowding. Data from Shelter Animals Count shows that the majority of pets coming into shelters, come in as...
March Community Conversations are all about being open and inclusive!
With the Open Arms Challenge a little over a month away, now is the time to prepare. In addition to the dozens of resources available on the website, we have FOUR barrier busting centric Community Conversations during the month of March! Even if you are not participating in the Challenge, your organization can still benefit from these calls. Previously, there were standalone Huddles for these Challenges, but this time around we are joining together with Community Conversations on Mondays at 11AM PT/2PM ET to hopefully inspire your...
