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...

    Posted On: Jan 27, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView 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,...

    Posted On: Jan 26, 2022 | Category: Austin Pets Alive InformationView Details

New Study: We’re Making Bad Assumptions About Shelter Dogs’ Behavior and It’s Hurting Them

Listen to our interview with Janis Bradley about her new research challenging the assumption that dogs are given up for bad behavior, and what that means for shelters, adoptions, dogs, and families. Arin Greenwood: Hi, this is Arin Greenwood. I’m a writer with HASS. Here I had the pleasure of speaking with Janis Bradley of the National Canine Research Council about her important new paper taking a critical look at our assumptions about shelter dogs’ behavior, and how those assumptions harm dogs and families. The paper is...

    Posted On: Jan 26, 2022 | Category: Dog Information Human Animal Support Services InformationView Details

Essential fatty acids for dogs and cats with arthritis

Which essential fatty acids (EFAs) do dogs and cats need as supplements, and how do they work to help alleviate the inflammation associated with arthritis? As our dogs and cats age, they are increasingly likely to develop osteoarthritis and other joint problems. There are many natural and holistic ways to help keep our animals mobile and free of discomfort, and certain essential fatty acids (EFAs) play a supporting role. Let’s look at how these EFAs can help ease your dog or cat’s arthritis and improve his joint health. Which...

    Posted On: Jan 26, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

What you need to know about natural prebiotics for 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...

    Posted On: Jan 26, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

Mental health benefits of adopting a pet while living alone

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...

    Posted On: Jan 26, 2022 | Category: Adoption Information Animal Wellness Magazine InformationView Details

New Year’s resolutions for 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...

    Posted On: Jan 26, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine InformationView Details

Join CARE for 4 webcasts during Black History Month

Join Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for their second annual CARE Caucus during Black History Month, every Wednesday evening in February at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET. (Please note that one webcast will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 12:00 PM PT/ 3:00 PM ET.) Four free discussions will be had, all by Black speakers. African Americans only represent 2% of the veterinary field, and CARE wants to raise that number. In addition to a low number of Black veterinary students, there is also a large number that are at risk of...

    Posted On: Jan 25, 2022 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

7 tips to keep your animals safe in cold weather

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...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine InformationView Details

11 herbs that are good for dogs – both inside and out

Herbs add a lot to your dog’s well-being, whether they’re included in his diet or used for healing and well-being. These 11 herbs are good for dogs, and can be incorporated into everything from teas and treats to rinses and salves. Herbs play an important role both in our cuisine and in healing, and we can share those attributes with our dogs too. There is so much you can do with herbs, whether it’s making simple tisanes and teas, including them in your dog’s treats, preparing a simple rinse for his coat, or just...

    Posted On: Jan 24, 2022 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details