Using science to improve human-animal bonds and well-being
Join Monique Udell, Ph. D., CAAB on Thursday, April 13 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for “Becoming a Secure Base: Using science to improve human-animal bonds and welfare,” the latest offering in the Maddie’s® Insights webcast series. Many people feel that they have shared a strong bond with a dog, and there is growing scientific evidence that these dogs also form strong bonds with their humans. However, science also tells us that not all bonds are created equal. The kind and quality of attachment relationship shared can...
Playful Romie Has a 5-Star Review from His Adoring Fan Base
Meet Romie, a handsome young devil that’s been waiting out the stay for his forever home at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. The shelter staff there have made a number of observations about this playful pup based on input from a temporary foster caregiver he stayed with for a while. This is what they had to say about him. “Romie is a handsome boy who is back at the shelter following a couple of months in a foster home. Romie originally came to PACC as a stray, so we’ve learned so much about him from his time...
New Facial Recognition App for Finding Lost Pets is Reportedly 99 Percent Accurate
While it should not be used as a replacement for microchipping pets, a new app has hit the market that would allow users to ID their fur babies via facial recognition if they’ve slipped their collars and accompanying tags. Techies will surely love the idea, but those with privacy concerns will likely hate it. If you land somewhere in the middle of the debate, just remember that anyone suggesting it can or should replace microchipping at this point should think again. Unless your pooch’s face is available in real-time or it’s...
Poop Scooping for a Cause in Arlington, Virginia
A pet-waste removal service located in Arlington, Virginia, is making news for not only its entrepreneurial spirit but its charitable spirit, too. The veteran-owned business was founded by Wes Clough in 2023 after encountering issues with the pet waste removal service he had been using. “My wife and I, we have dogs, we’re busy, and to try and make our lives easier, we had a pet-waste removal service for almost 10 years,” Clough explained. “I watched that company get bigger, and in my experience, the service...
3 courses you can take to improve your pet’s health!
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season, National Shelter Programs Survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Kitten season is coming and we’ve got resourcesWhile we may not be able to provide you with an extra set of hands to bottle feed, we do have plenty resources to help with kitten season. From a kitten marketing toolkit from HeARTs Speak to foster recruitment to kitten care and more, we hope these will help make kitten season a little easier… Learn More Balancing medical and behavioral well-being in shelter animalsWant to learn why strategies to...
What’s Your Dog Parent Devotion Score?
The most devoted dog parents in America make choices about their careers, love lives, living situations, and finances to benefit their four-legged besties. Being a good dog parent requires time, love, patience, and resources. So what does it mean to be one of the most dedicated dog parents in the country? A recent Forbes Advisor study looked at the states with the most devoted dog parents and what they were willing to do for their animal companions. Let’s see what dedicated dog parents in the top 10 states would do for their...
Why Your Cat Is Peeing Outside the Litterbox
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...
What’s so Special About Turkey Tail Mushrooms for Dogs?
For many centuries, Turkey Tail mushrooms have had a reputation for helping to bolster the immune system. There is increasing scientific evidence that these mushrooms can be useful as a natural, adjunct therapy for the human cancer patient. Now, it is becoming a natural therapy choice for pets with cancer. Research into Turkey Tail Mushrooms for Cancer Turkey Tail made a name for itself in 2012, when a study in dogs with cancer was published. Turkey Tail extract was able to help dogs suffering from the nearly always fatal splenic malignancy,...
Custom Car Air Fresheners with Your Pet’s Face at the Click of a Button
Can’t get enough of your furry little love nugget? Always looking for ways to up your game when it comes to showing your love for them? There are a number of paths you could take to go about it, but a lot of them might break the bank. So, before you get carried away, you might want to check out some ideas that are within reach. That’s not to say you might not get some side-eye from your friends and family over your undying adulation for Biff or Pepper, but, hey, it’s your life, your pet(s), and your vehicle, so who cares,...
