Burglar was Caught by Police Officers due to a Cat’s Collar with GPS Device
Crime does not pay. And thanks to a cat’s collar which serves as a GPS device, police officers were able to catch a burglar near Toulouse. The owners of the house were out when the burglary happened in the village of Cintegabelle located in Haute-Garonne department in southwestern France. Photo: YouTube/Hype Tech The burglars rummaged through a trailer that was parked outside and got away with their stolen goods in a couple of cars belonging to the cat’s owners as well. As they returned home, the couple discovered the burglary but...
Zoo Welcomes a New Puppy to be Their Cheetah Cub’s Best Friend
A cheetah cub named Rozi will not be alone anymore at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. Soon, she will have a companion from the Animal Rescue Fund, Inc. — and that is Daisy, a new puppy! Photo: YouTube/LOCAL 12 Cincinnati Zoo’s cheetah ambassadors like Rozi are always paired with dogs as they grow up. And just like the many cheetah-dog pairs before them, Rozi and Daisy will be experiencing the world together, learning from each other, with Daisy helping Rozi to be trained into one of the zoo’s noble cheetah...
Stray Cats are being Killed and Mutilated at US Military Bases in Hawaii and South Korea
“It is our understanding that a group of soldiers from the 1st battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division purchased blow dart guns while on a recent training mission to Indonesia and brought them home to Hawaii. We have seen multiple cats with darts currently in them,” said KAT Charities founder Dr. Karen Tyson. Photo: YouTube/The Korea Times Killing and mutilation of feral cats are being reported in Hawaii by KAT Charities Animal Rescue. According to reports, the cats are being targeted...
Why does your cat stare at you?
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...
The Best Friends National Conference is just one month away!
We can’t wait to attend the Best Friends National Conference next month, July 7-9, in Raleigh, NC! Will we see you there? Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of the conference where you’ll learn how to make an impact from some of the top leaders in animal welfare — and all while having fun! Plus, you’ll make meaningful connections with fellow animal welfare volunteers and staff members from across the country. Best Friends shared a sneak peak of the speaker list on their site, including: Rene...
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...
