Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: How to #BeAHelper, send pets home and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Donating pet food is just one way to #BeAHelperWe recently shared the new public service announcement (PSA) campaign, “Pets and People Together,” that aims to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. The message of the campaign comes from the understanding that at some point in our lives, each of us may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact our ability to care for… Learn More Webcast: The Power of Yes – 3 Things To Do...
Survey Finds Holiday Shoppers Intend to Spend More Time and Money on Pets This Year
A recent study conducted by PetSmart and Wakefield Research asked 1,000 U.S. pet parents about their holiday plans this year, and the answers should come as no surprise if you’re one of the millions of pet owners in America. The pet industry rakes in billions of dollars each year as more and more people tend to treat their pets like kids. We buy them things and spend money on them even when it means we go without or, at the very least, have to cut back on our own needs. Photo: The Animal Rescue Site Store Holiday Shopping for Pets With...
Chocolate Lab with Separation Anxiety Cuddles with Sweet Puppy for Comfort on TikTok
Each of us must find comfort where we can get it. It’s no different with pets, as can be seen in a heartwarming TikTok video recently depicting a large chocolate Lab suffering from separation anxiety. It’s definitely your pick-me-up for the day if you haven’t already seen it. Even if you have, it’s worth a second go around. After all, touching dog and cat videos are some of the most popular content on the internet today. Photo: TikTok/billiethelab_ Separation Anxiety in Pets A lot of pets around the world experienced...
U.K. Jeweler Makes $876,819 Bling for Dogs
If you’re wealthy, chances are you splurge on your pets more than the average dog or cat owner. If you’re stinking rich, you’re probably spending more on them than the average worker makes in a month — or even a year. For those that fall into this category, you may want to check out the designs created by London-based canine entrepreneur Nathalie Knauf. She made the news recently for her latest creation for pampered pets, a piece of diamond-encrusted bling that costs an eye-watering $876,819! Jewelry for Dogs For...
Austin Animal Welfare Policy in 2023
Nov 04, 2022 When I moved to Austin in the 90s, the city looked much different than it does today. The population stood under 600,000, what would become a booming tech culture was in its infancy, traffic was manageable, and the city’s weirdly famous motto wasn’t even a thing. Austin was also more than a decade away from being heralded as a leading No Kill city in the United States. I can still feel the revulsion that jolted through me when I learned that 85% of pets—more than 25,000—were killed in the city shelter each...
Companion Animal Healthcare Market – Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 – 2027)
Certain factors that are responsible for the growth of the companion animal healthcare market are increasing pet adoption across the world, rising government initiatives for animal health, and growing technological advancements in animal healthcare. A significant rise in the adoption of pet animals, including dogs, and cats, has been observed in recent years. The developed countries represent a significantly large share in companion animal ownership, owing to the favorable economic conditions and several other factors. For example, according...
Massive Newfoundland on Funny TikTok Decides to Squeeze in with Pet Parent on Family Sofa
It doesn’t matter what size your dog is, they all want to climb up and snuggle with their pet parents, regardless of the available space. That’s what one TikToker’s husband had to deal with recently when their giant Newfoundland decided they wanted to get in on some snuggling action. Unfortunately for their human, there wasn’t enough room, but that didn’t stop Franklyn, a nine-month-old puppy the size of a pony, from trying. Photo: TikTok/shaunaconno Funny TikTok Videos Shared by TikTok user @shaunaconno,...
20 Things You Probably Never Knew About Dogs
Did you know… 1. The average body temperature for dogs and cats is 101.0 and 102.5°F, respectively. For humans, it’s only 98.6. 2. Dogs have three eyelids plus a special membrane called the tapetum lucidum. The latter gives them better night vision than humans. 3. Adult dogs have 42 teeth as opposed to humans, who only have 32. 4. Puppies are born blind, deaf, and toothless. They have heat sensors in their noses so they can find their mothers to nurse and stay warm while their eyes and ears are still closed. 5. While growing,...
Pet Food Bags Found to Be Contaminated with Forever Chemicals Dangerous to Dogs and Cats
A recent study conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) revealed a frightening truth: a significant portion of America’s pet food packaging could be contaminated with forever chemicals, aka PFAS. If true, this creates a potentially dangerous scenario for pets exposed to toxins. The group checked 11 bags of pet food and discovered that each and every one of them tested positive for some level of the harmful substances — including several that showed extremely high levels. “This represents a significant source of...
Alexa Can Now Help Frightened Pets Cope with Noisy Holidays
Every year during noisy holidays like the 4th of July and New Year’s Eve, pet owners everywhere damn their neighbors for all of the loud explosions going off from fireworks. Each time a blast rocks your pet and frightens them senseless you shudder along with them in what amounts to sympathy pains. The shaking and whimpering pull at your heartstrings as you wonder how thoughtless and insensitive holiday revelers can be. Not all pets are sensitive to loud noises, but if yours is, that’s all that matters. Now, Alexa might be able to...
