Six Signs You’ve Found The Best Pet Sitter
As much as you want your pet to join you for all of your adventures, it’s not always possible. This is why it’s important to have a trusted pet sitter who can care for your pets while you’re away. For first-time pet parents, this process can feel daunting – how do you find the best pet sitter for your furry family member? To help you out, we’ve put together a list of things you should look for when interviewing potential sitters. They’re happy to provide client references Professional pet sitters will...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Behavior resources, paid family leave, and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to improve your animal welfare organization’s presence, and why it mattersDoes your organization show up in a Google search? To answer this question, it would depend on what the search was. With the majority of people using Google to search online, it’s important to understand what they’re searching as it pertains to your organization, and even more importantly, for your organization to show up in… Learn More These free...
Key findings about our dog walking habits: is he getting enough exercise?
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...
Top basic supplements for dogs and cats
The market is awash in pet supplements, so if you’re having a hard time figuring out what your dog or cat really needs, it’s not surprising. Here’s an overview of the top basic supplements every dog or cat should have. The foundation of any health care program for dogs and cats, regardless of age and breed, is a healthy diet, well-chosen and appropriate supplements, minimal vaccines and medications, and veterinary check-ups. Regular testing can help diagnose disease in its early stages, and allow for any tweaking of diet and...
Shelter Pet Social Fundraising Guide
Jun 01, 2022 Thank you for joining us to save shelter pets this summer! By creating a fundraising page in partnership with Austin Pets Alive!, you will help to save the lives of vulnerable animals. Engaging with your friends, family, and social networks through sharing a Classy and/or Facebook fundraiser is a great way to connect people with a mission you care about, tell them about your shelter pet, why you adopted from, volunteer for, donate to, or support APA!, and why they should help us to save more animal lives. Best of all, it’s...
Treat First-Time Foster Caregivers Like Trial Adopters & Other Lessons from the Pandemic
Listen to our interview with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s Fund Research Fellow at Arizona State University, about her new research into dog fostering during the pandemic, and how shelters can apply her findings to expand their foster programs and save more lives. The audio from this piece was transcribed using an automated transcription service. Please excuse any typos or incorrect patterns of speech. HASS: Hi, I’m Arin Greenwood, a writer with HASS. I’m so pleased to be speaking with Dr. Lisa Gunter, the Maddie’s...
Dog and cat behavior and training resources at your fingertips!
Need a specific resource on behavior or training? Or maybe you have some to share? Either way, Maddie’s® Pet Forum May resource drive is for you! This month, the focus is on dog and cat behavior or training resources. You’ll find resources for animals while in your shelter/rescue organization’s care and separate folders with resources you can share with members of your community about pet behavior & training. You can participate in two ways:1. Upload/Share Behavior or Training Resources on this thread2. Reply...
Get to Know this Dog who Loves to Snub and Smoosh His Nose!
One of the joys of having a dog is when it greets you so excitedly whenever you come home! Also, it fills you with happiness when your dog shows how much it loves you by wagging its tail and barking with glee. Yes, we love the way our dogs express their affection for us and we never have to ask for reassurance of that loyal love. Photo: YouTube/Now this News But, it is a different case with Leo, a three-year-old dog who seems to be spending his life just snubbing everyone. Nothing you do will impress him, even if you give him his favorite...
Dog Travelled Many Kilometers to Return to Much-Beloved Owner
A Shiba Inu dog could not forget its most beloved owner after she had to send the dog away. Zhao and her dog, Saisai, had been together for years and those times had been filled with joy and tender loving care. Photo: YouTube/South China Morning Post But, Zhao’s asthma worsened due to her constant exposure to dog hair. Because of her health condition, Zhao was forced to give up Saisai and entrust her to a friend who lives eight kilometers from their home. However, Saisai could not bear living without Zhao. And so, the Shiba Inu decided...
Helping your dog live a healthier life
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...
