Challenges, Hope, Help, and Dogs in Pajamas: These Are Our Top 10 Blogs of 2021
Our top 10 blogs of 2021 reflect both the immense and ongoing challenges of the last year, and how we’ve come together to protect and support our communities—the people and pets alike. Plus, foster dogs in pajamas. 1. Animal Shelter Workers Are Burned Out “After last year’s COVID-related lull, this summer animal shelters all over the country are full again—and it’s not just the animals who are at risk. The people whose job it is to care for the animals under these extreme conditions are suffering,...
Letter from Dr. Jefferson: Together with YOU
Dec 24, 2021 Dear Friends, As this year comes to a close, I’m in awe of the lifesaving love that you have for dogs and cats who have no other chances to survive. You made sure that pets survived a winter storm. You made sure that Austin remained the safest city in the US for pets for the 10th year in a row. You got APA! one step closer to keeping shelter pets in the heart of Austin. Most importantly, this year, you made sure that more than 12,000 pets were saved from unnecessary death in shelters. This year also marked a big shift, as a...
How caring for a pet can teach children responsibility and compassion
The benefits of living with a dog or cat are numerous – for adults and kids alike! Here’s how caring for a pet can help make children more responsible and compassionate. How do you teach your child that they are not always the center of the universe? How can you show them that a life well-lived includes, at times, putting the needs of others above their own? One way is through the adoption of a pet. It’s all fun and games until someone poops on the floor Sure, getting a new dog or cat sounds like a great idea. Lots of...
A healthy cat is a hydrated cat
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...
Share the Love with Subaru
Dec 21, 2021 There is a lot that can be said for this time of year! The holiday season is a time filled with love and joy, friends and family, busy calendars full of festive get-togethers, and cozy evenings at home wrapped in blankets. And at Austin Pets Alive! this is the busiest time of the year for our fundraising which is why we’re so grateful for Subaru’s Share The Love event! This holiday season marks Subaru’s 14th Share the Love event and since 2015 Austin Subaru has selected APA! as their hometown charity, raising...
How to Pet-Proof Your House for the Holidays
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but some pet parents may have to agree to disagree. It’s not uncommon for pet parents to have a tough time decorating their home for the holidays because of their pet’s knack for getting into things they shouldn’t – Christmas decor included. We’ve put together a list of ways you can pet-proof your home so you can get into the spirit without worrying about your pet this holiday season. Be mindful of your Christmas tree A live Christmas tree is the...
Is metronidazole the best choice for your dog?
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...
Social Posts About Communities Helping People and Pets You Don’t Want to Miss
We know not everyone is glued to social media 24/7. But we don’t want those people—who are you?!—to miss out on these incredible, incredibly clicky, stories that we shared in 2021. Each one shows the power of community-focused sheltering to keep pets with people and out of animal shelters—they also show just how engaging these stories are! People want to know what organizations and individuals are doing to keep families together, and pets out of shelters. They want to know, and they want to help. Yes that’s us...
Tips for traveling with pets over the holidays
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...
Coming Together to Accomplish More: Coalition Building for Animal Care Organizations
[embedded content] When animal care organizations work together, they can create powerful change in their communities. In this live webinar you will hear from Katherine Shenar, executive vice president for The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, and Shelly Moore, President and CEO for Humane Society of Charlotte, North Carolina. This duo worked together to form a coalition back in 2006, one that is still thriving today. They will teach you how to identify common ground and put aside differences to accomplish more collectively than...
