The October Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
Yesterday, Maddie’s Fund® gave 10 organizations a $1,000 grant for attending the October Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to 10 people chosen at random. These 10 people won a grant for their organization: Megan Alexander, Pit Bull Rescue Central, (Lee’s Summit, MO) Jen Coody, Animal Mission (Columbia, SC) Jordan Craig, Spay Neuter Network (Kaufman, TX) Dara Edmonds, Celery City Cat Café (DeBary, FL) Cindy Flauger, Neenah Animal Shelter (Neenah, WI)...
Teach Your Children to Be Kind to Animals and Pets
One of the first lessons children should learn when they’re old enough to understand is to treat pets and animals in general with kindness and respect. This should go without saying, but many people assume they wouldn’t need to because who would harm an animal in the first place? While most kids, when they’re very little, don’t do it intentionally, small children need to be told there are limits to the strength or force they use when interacting with animals. That’s because they haven’t necessarily learned...
Great Dane Struggles to Fit in Tiny Dog Bed in Viral TikTok
Regardless of a dog’s size, they all seem to think they’re lapdogs. This is true even when they are gigantic breeds that no matter how much they may wish it, they’re never going to fit in spaces more diminutive dogs can and will squeeze themselves into. That was the case with a Great Dane that desperately wanted to curl up in a tiny dog bed they were never going to fit in. His name is Kernel, and it didn’t stop him from trying — repeatedly. He even attempted stretching it with his massive paws, all to no avail....
Argentinian Couple in Custody Battle Over Dogs Told by Court Pets Can Decide Where They Want to Live
No one goes into marriage with the idea that they’ll eventually be calling it quits. The fact is, though, that it happens, and divorces can be messy even when there’s not much to divide. Add kids or pets into the mix and it can get downright ugly. In Argentina recently, a couple going through a contentious divorce were fighting for custody of their two dogs when they were given a surprising decision by the judge: the dogs can decide which parent they want to live with. Photo: Pixabay/succo Divorce Court The couple, Amorina Bascoy...
Why Cats Scratch – It’s Only Natural
Anyone who has cats knows they love to scratch – often on inappropriate places such as the furniture. Contrary to what you may think, your cat doesn’t scratch just to be naughty. She’s doing it because she needs to. Scratching is a natural instinctive feline behavior, which means it should be accommodated. Find out why cats need to scratch, and how you can fulfill her needs without sacrificing your furniture. Cats scratch for four main reasons “Asking a cat not to scratch is like asking a dog to never bark or a bird...
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...
