Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Going live on social, We Foster Huddles and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergenciesLive streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated. Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal… Learn More...
Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in Hampton Roads, Virginia, After Hunting Season
Coastal Paws Rescue is pleading for people’s help to save the lives of many hounds that are being abandoned in Hampton Roads, Virginia. Raquel Linger, who manages the animal shelter, which rescues animals in Virginia and North Carolina, said that these dogs get dumped by their owners between hunting seasons. This year, local shelters are getting overwhelmed by the problem as the number of abandoned hounds doubles up. Photo: YouTube/WTKR News 3 Why Hunters Mercilessly Abandon Their Hounds in the Woods and Rural Roads Virginia is a...
Venomous snakes and dog safety
When hiking with your dog, knowing what kind of venomous snakes you may encounter might make all the difference. Despite the joy we find on a vigorous trail hike, a slithering surprise underfoot will send many of us straight back to the trailhead. Even the most experienced trail runner can be scared stiff by an encounter with a potentially venomous snake. Your dog, on the other hand, may be curious and decide it’s time to play, and that’s when the slithering creatures become dangerous. Snakes are generally as afraid of us as we...
Your pet’s microbiome
A dive into the mechanics of your dog or cat’s microbiome, and why it’s so important to his health and well-being. A few years ago, many people had never heard the term “microbiome”. It has since become an important topic in both human and animal health, and we’re learning more about it all the time. This article takes a deeper dive into what the microbiome is, how it works, and why it’s so important to your dog or cat’s health – and your own. Defining the microbiome Discovered less than 20...
7 tips for going live on social media during shelter and rescue emergencies
Live streaming on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram can help you create connections with supporters and get the word out quickly during shelter and rescue emergencies, but the prospect of live video can feel daunting. However, creating a successful live stream doesn’t need to be complicated. Jennifer Held, Operations Manager for Norfolk Animal Care & Adoption Center in Norfolk, VA, has been using Facebook Live regularly, to communicate urgent needs and introduce pets who need fosters and adopters. “We...
This Animal Shelter Hired a Veterinary Social Worker!
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) just put out a brand new resource: Integrating Veterinary Social Work Into Animal Shelters. It gets into what veterinary social workers do, ways they can support people and pets in the community and support shelter staff—and how shelters can hire a veterinary social worker full time, or access their services for community and staff. This gives us the perfect opportunity to talk with Kelly Bremken, who became a veterinary social worker after working in animal welfare for over 15 years. Kelly came on...
Clay in pet food?
A look at how montmorillonite clay adds benefits to dog and cat diets. Adding clay to pet food may seem odd. But did you know that some types of clay, like montmorillonite clay, actually add a variety of functional and nutritional benefits to our pets’ mealtimes? A brief history of clay in food The practice of eating clay is called geophagia (geo meaning ‘earth’, and phagia meaning ‘to eat’). Scientists have found over 200 species of animals who regularly eat specific types of clay, and records show that...
South Haven Firefighter Braves Icy Waters To Save 12-Year-Old Chihuahua
Firemen never know what they will encounter on each call but proceed with the same level of commitment and service. – Byron Pulsifer Firefighters come to the rescue of anything under the sun. Most of the time, it is people whom they save from fires and other dangers. They are also the heroes who brave wildfires and storms. Other times, they rescue birds stuck in trees, cats trapped in walls, and other animals in peril. What will the world do without these unsung heroes? South Haven Area Emergency Services Faces More and More Challenges...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Tornado Help
Mar 22, 2022 I hope this finds you and yours safe after last night’s scary weather event. With multiple tornado touchdowns in Central Texas and morning reports today of damage, we wanted to reach out to let you know how we fared and what we’re doing to support response efforts. Firstly, our animals and facilities were unharmed. Our Town Lake Animal Center (TLAC) shelter, which as you probably know faces challenges, weathered the storm well! With our recent equipment upgrades and overnight staff additions, the teams were able to...
How dehydration can lead to kidney problems in cats
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