The Definitive Doggy Daycare Checklist

Dogs are members of the family, and you’re not going to trust an unvetted daycare for your four-legged kid anymore than you would for your two-legged kid. Use this comprehensive checklist to find the best doggy daycare for your fur baby. Doggy daycare is an invaluable service for working pet parents, people who travel a lot, and even animal guardians who want their pup to have an active social life. But not all dog daycare facilities are created equal, and this six-point checklist will help you find one where your pup will be happy,...

    Posted On: Sep 23, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

5 Webinars You Don’t Want To Miss

It’s been a great year of HASS webinars so far, with people from every part of animal welfare sharing their thoughts and lifesaving expertise. Here are five—and if you like these, which we really think you will, be sure to check out the rest of HASS’s webinars, starting from the very beginning of the HASS project. You can find them all here, which is where new webinars are posted, too. Every webinar is free, and each one is aimed toward helping you save lives and keep families together. We hope you’ll check them out,...

    Posted On: Sep 22, 2022 | Category: Dog Information Human Animal Support Services InformationView Details

Animal organizations experience more adopters and more time, thanks to the Open Arm Challenge

Adoption applications and requirements are often the first impression a potential adopter gets. During the 2021 Open Arms Challenge, several organizations made changes to its adoption processes and these changes brought about more adopters, foster caregivers and challenged staff to confront and talk about their unconscious biases.   Animal Harbor, Robust Program winner in Tennessee, made changes to its online application to make it easier to apply, which in turn made it less time consuming for both the applicant and organization to...

    Posted On: Sep 22, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Ways You Could Start Saving Money At The Vet

You want your pet to have the best care possible, but vet bills can add up quickly – especially in emergency situations. To help alleviate some of this financial pressure, we’ve put together a list of tips on how to save money at the vet. Invest in a high-quality diet Your dog’s food has a big impact on their overall health, so another way you could start saving money at the vet is by investing in a high-quality diet. Brands that use by-products, fillers, additives, and preservatives are less expensive at the time of...

    Posted On: Sep 21, 2022 | Category: Cat Information Dog Information Freshpet InformationView Details

Dogs and Cats Will Love You for Making This Simple Diet Change

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...

    Posted On: Sep 21, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Make a Bold Best Friend Statement with Matching Initials for Mom and Pup

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...

    Posted On: Sep 20, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with with José Ocaño

Don’t miss the next episode of Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with with José Ocaño, Senior Director of People and Culture, Best Friends Animal Society on September 27, 2022 12p PT/ 3p ET! From a very early age, José learned to care for animals thanks to his mom who instilled a love of living things and helping people. Growing up in Barrio Anita in Tucson, AZ gave José the grit, tenacity and life skills he would later need to work in some of the most challenging ecosystems. But just like the people...

    Posted On: Sep 20, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Tips for Better Dog Walks

Do you have to spell out W-A-L-K to avoid your pup bouncing off the walls? Then it’s probably safe to say that going for a walk is the best part of your dog’s day! To take this daily treat to the next level, take a look at our top seven tips for better dog walks. Use a head halter to stop pulling If your dog pulls excessively on their leash, perhaps to the point that they’re injuring you or themselves, rest assured that you’re not alone. Excessive leash pulling is a common issue that has an easy solution: Head halters....

    Posted On: Sep 19, 2022 | Category: Dog Information Freshpet InformationView Details

Animal Reiki: The benefits for your pet

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...

    Posted On: Sep 19, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine InformationView Details

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: National Shelter Survey, Return to Home ideas, and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 2 Return to Home ideas to start using nowWe’re halfway through the Return To Home Challenge Huddles and are excited for all the different ideas and tips shared so far! Two ideas that you can start using right now were shared during the first huddle with Bobby Mann, Human Rescue Alliance, and Adan Parra, El Paso Animal Services. The first tip is to… Learn More The August Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…Another...

    Posted On: Sep 19, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details