I foster. You foster. We all foster. A new Challenge is coming!
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about! By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. Registration begins February 28 and you’ll have plenty of time to...
A must-have product for your dog’s upset stomach
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 5 Suggested Habits to Form as a Pet Parent from the Start
Have you heard the expression that it’s easier to build new habits than change existing ones? Well, it also applies to habits you form as a pet parent! Making an effort to build good habits as a new pet parent will help ensure that your pet enjoys a long and happy life. Invest in healthy, earth-friendly food The food you feed your pet plays a huge role in their overall health, so you want to start them on high-quality food from day one. Freshpet is a great choice for pets in all stages of life, as we’re committed to keeping the...
How to support your dog or cat on the road to cancer recovery
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...
Talking about turmeric – can it help treat cancer in dogs and cats?
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Amended American history, pet bio writing and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 13 questions that will help you write great pet adoption biosFido is an 8-year-old brown female dog who needs a home. But is that how you want to describe her in an adoption ad or social media post, when your aim is to get potential adopters imagining how great Fido would be as a member of their family? Learn More Join CARE for 4 webcasts during Black History MonthJoin Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for their second annual CARE Caucus during...
Gifts for your dog or cat that keep on giving
Planning to buy your dog or cat a gift? Put your money where it counts! Animals don’t understand when we say, “I love you”. So we have to show them! There are countless ways to do this – quality time, long walks and plenty of snuggles. And let’s not forget toys and treats! But what if the money you spend on your animal could go even further? Is there a way to extend your love beyond your dog and cat by buying them gifts that give back? The answer is yes! Spreading the love Many pet companies are placing a...
What’s new in dog research?
Over the next two years, studies funded by Morris Animal Foundation will offer dog parents new insights on how to best care for their canine companions. Morris Animal Foundation has funded canine health studies for more than 70 years to improve the health and well-being of dogs everywhere. We’ve contributed to early research that yielded the parvovirus vaccine, and supported the development of genetic tests for heart diseases, eye diseases and seizure disorders. We also are at the forefront of funding cancer studies in dogs, including...
13 questions that will help you write great pet adoption bios
This is a guest post by Arin Greenwood. Arin writes for the Human Animal Support Services project. She was previously the animal welfare editor for The Huffington Post, and is author of the novel Your Robot Dog Will Die. Fido is an 8-year-old brown female dog who needs a home. But is that how you want to describe her in an adoption ad or social media post, when your aim is to get potential adopters imagining how great Fido would be as a member of their family? Humans understand and engage with the world through narrative—through details...
APA! Pilots New Program to Support Dog Fosters
Jan 26, 2022 We are now offering a variety of training classes to help you get your foster dog from here to outta here! Check out the descriptions below and be sure to sign up! You can find FAQs and more information here. We’ll see you in class! Basic Obedience: Basic Obedience Class is designed to help foster dogs learn the basic skills needed to improve their manners and enhance adoptability. This 6-week course consists of one-hour, in-person classes where fosters and their dogs can learn foundational skills such as sit, down, recall,...
