Pets and Technology: How Entrepreneurs and Innovators Can Help Save Lives
“There is a huge disconnect between how much people care about their pets, and 98% of people believe that their pets are as important as human family members, but our laws are still treating them like property that have absolutely no inherent value,” Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive!, said, during a recent SXSW panel on pet tech and the changing pet-owner relationship. This is one of the critical, solvable problems leading to an estimated 1 million pets dying in shelters every...
Diet and diabetes in dogs – is there a connection?
Poor nutrition contributes to premature aging and degenerative conditions that can lead to the development of diabetes in dogs. Here’s why, and how an ancestral diet can help prevent and manage this common disease. Our dogs are our “fur babies”. And much like human children, they can develop “sugar diabetes”, clinically known as Type I diabetes mellitus. This article looks at diabetes in dogs, and how diet plays a role in its development and management. What causes canine diabetes? Diabetes results from a...
4 reasons why your pet shouldn’t sleep in your bed
Photo courtesy of The Ultimate Pet Bed. Sleeping next to your dog or cat is wonderful, but it also comes with a few concerns! Here’s how you can keep him close but not too close. If you’ve ever cuddled a dog, you know just how soothing it is. And having a cat sleep in the center of your back is pretty great, too. But here’s the thing – as nice as it feels, sleeping with your pet can pose a few problems. Luckily, there’s a way to have your cake and eat it too. That is, there’s a way you can share sleeping...
Going-Green Activities for You and Your Pet this St. Patrick’s Day
Your pet may not be able to partake in the traditional St. Patrick’s Day events, such as a trip to the pub for a pint of Guinness, but that doesn’t mean they can’t get into the spirit of the day! To help you put a new spin on this holiday, we’ve put together some ‘green’ activities you and your pet can enjoy together. Deliver a “pot of gold” to your local shelter ‘Pots of gold’ don’t always have to be filled with gold – they can be filled with anything of value! For...
Mark your calendars for these 4 conferences
In-person conferences are back! We know many of you haven’t seen some of your peers since 2019 and are eager to get back to it. This is just a sampling of what’s to come as some organizations are still ironing out details of their offerings. Animal Care ExpoWhen: April 19-22, 2022Where: Orlando, FL The Humane Society of the United States is back with nearly 100 professional development sessions in-person and select live-streamed sessions for a virtual audience. Dr. Lila Miller, the “mother of shelter medicine,” will be...
How CBD can help support your pet’s digestive health
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If Your Shelter Is Full Or Close To Full, Here’s What To Do Today
Last summer, we gave you 12 tips for managing intake during a space crisis. With summer approaching again, these tips should be front of mind as your shelter prepares for the seasonal influx of kittens, puppies, dogs, and cats—or if you’re already getting full. But what can you do to prevent a space crisis before it happens, or to help prevent a space crisis from becoming worse? That’s where these five tips aimed at keeping families together come in. Supporting families in your community not only keeps people and...
Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum posts
Have you been to Maddie’s® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others in the field. You’ll likely find someone who has been where you have been, and who can impart their learnings onto you. Whether you have advice to give or have the same question yourself, here’s a round-up of some recent posts. We’d love if you’re contribute or share your successes with your peers! Volunteer trainingsWith...
Woman Survives Breast Cancer, Thanks to Her Yorkshire Terrier, Who Warned Her
“I didn’t think dogs could detect cancer, I thought it was a lot of hoo-ha really, but this proves that they can and how amazing they are.” Karena Kirk-Drain is alive and healthy, thanks to her Yorkshire terrier Bella-Boo. Bella warned Karena about the cancerous lump in her chest back in 2013. But it took a long while for Karena to realize that her dog’s strange behavior was a warning sign for her. Bella wept and moped for weeks after Karena’s late mom’s birthday in October. Karena thought that Bella must...
Want to switch your dog or cat to a raw diet?
Raw diets have been fed for decades, but their popularity has risen significantly in recent years. If you’re considering switching your own dog or cat to a raw diet, here’s how to go about it. Raw meat-based diets for dogs and cats have become increasingly popular over the last number of years. Many animals thrive on these diets and enjoy a variety of benefits — from better dental health and digestion to fewer allergies, improved skin and coat condition, and good weight control. If you’re thinking of switching your own...
