Lifesaving Paw-tnerships: How to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Between Rescues and Shelters
This is fundamental: Shelters and rescue organizations must work cooperatively in order to save animals in need. Having worked in large open admissions shelters, and now as a rescue director, I have witnessed thriving partnerships—as well as those that have soured. With these years of experience, an initiative I now champion is relationship-building between shelters and rescues. Here are some of the ways for shelters and rescues to best grow positive, long-lasting relationships. For Shelters: Build Personal...
How to clean and care for wounds in your dog or cat
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...
One million dollars in grants awarded to 107 BIPOC-led organizations across the US
Maddie’s Fund® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. We are working towards the day when the animal welfare field more accurately represents the diversity of our country. We introduced a new grant opportunity to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine organizations. Our...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Return to Home Challenge, Weekly Communication Conversations and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Weekly Community Conversations begin TODAY, August 1!Register now for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call for animal well-being professionals. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the human-animal bond. Last chance to register for the Return to Home Challenge!Seventeen national...
How to teach your dog or cat to accept tooth brushing
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...
Raw food diet: The benefits to feeding a raw diet to 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...
Dr. Aziza’s Ultimate Guide to Dog Poop
Let’s face it, poop is gross. Although there is nothing appealing about feces, as a pet owner it is important to keep an eye on your dog’s poop since it can often be a stinky clue to your dog’s health. To help you know what to look out for, and whether it’s time to call the vet, I’ve put together the ultimate guide to dog poop. Confirmation of bowel movement: This may seem obvious, but it is important to know that your dog is, in fact, pooping and how often. If there is no poop, that could be due to your dog not...
A Rose Gold Best Friend Set Is a Must for Moms and Pampered Pups
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...
With pets.findhelp.com, Pet Support Is Just A Click Away!
Simply enter your zip code, then search pets.findhelp.com for whatever pet services you’re interested in, from pet food pantries and training, to veterinary care, and more. An exciting new tool launched live this month: pets.findhelp.com. Think Yelp for free and low cost pet support services. Pet support is just a click away! This platform changes the game for struggling pet owners, who may have thought their only option was to give up a loved pet to a shelter. Human Animal Support Services created this free, first-of-its-kind platform...
Register now for the Return to Home Challenge!
Have you registered for the Return to Home Challenge yet? The application period ends Monday, August 1. At its core, the Return to Home Challenge is simple. Find a pet? Get it home. That home might be a cozy apartment, a house with a big yard or, if you’re a community cat, an abandoned lot. And as if returning a dog or cat to its human isn’t reward enough, there’s $300,000 available in grant prizes. For the month of October, 17 national organizations are inviting animal shelters and rescue organizations who handle...
