People, Pets, and Purpose: Michigan Humane’s Matt Pepper
[embedded content] “The solutions are coming from the people we are serving.” Diaz Dixon “My job is to surround myself with people who are better than I am.” Matt Pepper We are thrilled to introduce HASS’s brand new interview series: People, Pets, and Purpose! Maddie’s® Advisor for External Affairs and Partnerships Diaz Dixon is in conversation with leaders in and out of animal welfare about building connections, finding solutions, and so much more. In this inaugural episode, Diaz talks with Matt...
Give Your Dog a Fresh Start with Fresh Food!
Pet parents often feel torn between feeding their dogs kibble and finding a fresh, convenient alternative. PawFoods creates wholesome, ready-to-serve meals that are healthy and delicious—a perfect balance between easy and nutritious! Given the choice between eating processed food pellets or freshly cooked meals every day, which would you choose? Likely, your dog would also make the same choice, but most people don’t have time to cook for themselves daily, let alone themselves and their dogs. Some pet parents instead go the route...
Lovely Velveteen Hippo, Neveah, Needs Busting Out of Doggy Confinement Tout Suite!
A sweet, velvety lady named Neveah has had it with shelter life, and she needs somebody to bust her out tout suite! Let’s face it, none of us are getting any younger, and dogs’ lives are fast-tracked, to begin with. This chunky land manatee is a lovely older gal who found herself at PACC after her longtime home was no longer the best fit. It’s extremely sad, but there’s nothing to do but push forward. Here’s a list of Neveah’s many attributes mixed in with a smattering of statistics. Photo: Pima Animal Care...
How Being A Pet Parent Will Help You Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Did you set New Year’s Resolutions for 2023? If you did and you happen to be a pet parent, you’re in luck! One of the benefits of being a pet parent is that your pets can be a great source of motivation – and inspiration – to stick to your goals. Let’s take a look at some common resolutions and how our pets can directly impact them! Resolution #1: Increase the amount of fresh, healthy food in your diet There’s a reason that every Freshpet recipe starts with fresh, whole ingredients. That’s because...
Are short-term foster programs for shelter cats beneficial or problematic?
Join Dr. Kristyn Vitale on Thursday, February 9 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET as she presents the findings from her shelter cat foster program study. During this Maddie’s® Insights webcast, “Short-Term Foster Programs for Shelter Cats: Beneficial or Problematic?,” attendees will learn more about the study and how to apply the findings of the research to help reduce stress and promote welfare for cats living in animal shelters. Although dog foster programs have become commonplace for many animal shelters, cat foster programs...
A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pets at an Unforgettable Reception
As of late, recent trends in nuptials have tended toward destination weddings that include lavish ceremonies in exotic locations. They’re often pricey and preclude many guests from attending. That is apparently changing with what is hopefully a new trend on the horizon: including adoptable shelter pets available at after-parties and receptions. Hip, hip, hooray!!!!!!! It’s about time more people took to raising awareness of rescue animals. Photo: TikTok/@fairytail_petcare Wedding Trends According to a piece in The Washington Post,...
Can CBD help dogs with cancer?
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cat foster program study webcast, resource drive and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to be open to new ideas at your animal organizationWant to be more open and inclusive at your animal well-being organization, but not sure where to begin? Looking at your current policies is a great starting point. This is what Allison Cardona of the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control and Alex Tonner, Paws for Life K9s, talk about in a huddle… Learn More January Resource Drive on Maddie’s® Pet ForumDo you have Pet Support...
Next to Grandma’s Love, Her Gift of Knitted Sweater for My Body and Ears is the Best!
Handcrafted products are often more special than those made by machines. From cakes, and pastries to souvenirs, chinaware, and jewelry, creating them by hand adds uniqueness and a touch of love that elevate their quality. FIRST That’s why many people long for homemade food, handcrafted gifts, personal letters, and personal calls amidst this fast, technologically-advanced world. We want warmth, caring efforts, intimate friendships, and genuine love. With machines, robots, and artificial intelligence now dominating our world —...
Give Me Five! Tabby Cat Greets Delighted Customers in a Pet-Friendly Store
This tabby cat is as smart and funny as Loki, Thor’s brother! Customers couldn’t help smiling in surprise and delight as they were greeted by Loki, who has the habit of high-fiving everyone he meets. His owner got overwhelmed with joy, as well, as they stopped and chatted with every person who wanted to know more about the tabby cat. With his own account on Tiktok, lokidoestricks, Loki’s fur parents share with everybody how their life has changed since the birth of this “chaotic” kitty. Now, they feature their...
