5 Ways to Improve Your Senior Pup’s Diet
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8 Ways to Recruit Volunteers and Keep Them Engaged
Volunteers are the heart and soul of a community-centered animal shelter. They drive the organization’s mission, vision, and values, and make it possible for a shelter to expand its support for people and pets; to keep more families together and save more lives. Now, while so many shelters are full and then some, plus understaffed, volunteers are especially needed. Which got us wondering—how are shelters recruiting volunteers, and keeping them excited and engaged, through this time? We asked, you answered! Below...
San Francisco SPCA announces new workforce development program, #ThanksToMaddie
The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SF SCPA) is offering a three-month paid Community Medicine Education Training (CoMET) program. In partnership with Young Community Developers (YCD), this program is designed to reduce the barriers to entry for the animal well-being field while also supporting the SF SPCA’s broader efforts to engage and support communities historically underrepresented in the veterinary field. CoMET provides an opportunity for individuals to learn about the field,...
World Traveler Sid May Have Finally Found His Forever Home!
A sweet dog in southern Arizona may have finally found his forever home after waiting a year and a half to get one. His name is Sid, and he’s been staying with his foster mom via Lucy’s Hope Sanctuary & Rescue. Like so many small rescues, Lucy’s Hope is completely volunteer based. That means there are no massive fundraisers or paid staff to care for the animals they get off the streets. In Sid’s case, he’s been fortunate to have the stability of one determined foster mom who has never given up on the handsome...
Cruz the Therapy Dog Becomes an Official Member of the Salinas Fire Department
Recently, the Salinas, California, Fire Department had some exciting news to share with the public: they added a new crew member to the team! What’s so exciting about that? Well, his name is Cruz, and his hair is a bit longer than the rest of the firefighters you’re used to seeing, but that’s because Cruz is a handsome black Lab that happens to be a therapy dog. Sworn in October 2022, in this case, he’s the Department’s first-ever. Photo: Salinas Fire Department Dogs in the Workforce Salinas Fire Chief, Sam...
Find Out Which Dog Toys and Treats are Dangerous for Your Dogs!
More than 200,000 dogs suffer from choking every year in the US. Common causes? Dog treats and toys. Not all dog toys and treats are safe. When buying toys, there are important factors to consider such as your dog’s play style and chew style which are part of its unique personality. And so, for your pet’s health and your own peace of mind, you should know which toys and treats are fine for your dog. YouTube/The Pet’s Empire Kinds of Dog Toys That You Should Avoid Buying According to the People’s Dispensary for Sick...
Best Online Dog Training Courses: Taught by Pet Experts
Are you looking for the best online dog training courses? Do you wish you had a beautiful and thriving relationship with your dog? If so, you should think about choosing the best online dog training course to help your pet understand what behaviors are acceptable. It can be efficient and quick! Whether you want to teach your dog new tricks and basic obedience or have a new puppy in your life, we’ve created a list of the top online dog training courses based on many factors. Spoiler Alert! The best overall comes from the K9 Training...
Should You Be Worried About Black Spots On Your Dog’s Tongue?
So, your dog has black spots on its tongue. Does it mean they’ve got some chow chow in them or that perhaps there’s a problem? The answer is very likely no on both counts. There are actually a number of breeds where this is not at all uncommon. The list includes but is not limited to Dobermans, Labradors, German shepherds, Airedales, a few hounds, collies, and even little guys such as Pomeranians, pugs, and bichon frisés. It can be one small spot or many. Photo: Pixabay/RonaldPlett Spotted Tongues in Dogs The culprit here...
This APA! puppy was found floating down a river in a box, then survived a deadly disease. But now, life has given him a second chance.
Oct 25, 2022 In early October, Austin Pets Alive! received a call from another Texas shelter–– a man had just come in with a puppy he’d found floating in a box along the river, and he needed help the shelter was unequipped to provide. A photo taken by the person who found Kayak. Why was the shelter unable to help this adorable little puppy? Because the 2-month-old had tested positive for Parvovirus—a highly contagious, life-threatening virus that’s considered a death sentence at many animal shelters. Fortunately...
What people like most about Maddie’s Pet Forum
Are you part of Maddie’s® Pet Forum yet? Or are you a member but haven’t logged on in a while? Either way, we hope you’re taking full advantage of this free resource to for the animal well-being field. During our most recent user-survey, we asked people what they like most about Maddie’s® Pet Forum. Below are just a handful of (anonymous) responses, all serving as good reminders to log on if you haven’t in a while. Whether your favorite thing is connecting with folks from around the country, asking...
