What’s New at the Vet’s Office
Your vet’s office is changing for the better! With the rise of telehealth doctors, there are now veterinarians that are leaning on virtual assistants to help support their practice. What is a Veterinary Virtual Assistant? Before we dive into how your veterinarian having a virtual assistant will benefit you, let’s go over what a virtual assistant actually is. A virtual assistant is someone who works remotely, and they have their own equipment. A veterinary virtual assistant (VA) provides a wide range of services...
Register now for My Dog is My Home’s Co-sheltering Virtual Conference
My Dog is My Home (MDIMH) is back with their annual C0-sheltering Conference, taking place virtually on March 21-23, 2023. Maddie’s Fund® is proud to sponsor this unique conference focused on how co-sheltering people and animals together fits into the wider struggle for a more just society. During the conference, you’ll hear inspirational stories of how companion animals provide safety & comfort and improve the physical & emotional health of people experiencing homelessness. You’ll also be able to network...
Feline Trivia for Cat Lovers That Help Define Their Uniqueness
Cats are unique creatures that humans began incorporating into their daily lives when they started transitioning from nomadic hunter-gatherers to more stationary farmers, prompting the development of ancient civilizations replete with burgeoning food supplies in need of guarding. Since then, they’ve featured prominently in history by morphing from tolerated sources of pest control to companion animals while attaining revered status in different parts of the world. Here are 5 interesting facts about domestic cats that you probably never...
TSA to Public: Stop Sending Pets Through X-ray Scanners!
The TSA is reminding the public to please remove pets from their carriers before sending them through the X-ray machines used for detecting banned items or substances at security checkpoints. The reminder comes on the heels of several pets being subjected to the invasive screening process in recent months. Most were the result of folks simply not understanding that the animals contained within the carriers needed to be removed first before the carrier/kennel was sent through the scanning device. Others have been discovered after pet owners...
Scientists Explore Developing Canine-Inspired Androids for Better Bonding with Humans
According to a recent article in Science Daily, “Robots with social behaviors have been proposed as a potential solution to ease people’s loneliness and the challenges of aging. Given the difficulty of creating robots that behave like humans, and the known benefits of the bond between owners and their dogs, some researchers are exploring the possibility of developing dog-inspired robots that can form similar bonds with humans.” The article goes on to explain that the endeavor requires a deeper understanding of specific dog...
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...
