A Complete Guide to Your Cat’s Ear Infection and Ear Mites
Infections and mites are common cat ear problems. Knowing the symptoms and what you can do to treat and prevent cat ear infections will keep your kitty happy and pain-free. Cats rely on an acute sense of hearing for communication, hunting, and navigating their environment. Because hearing is essential for cats, pet parents must pay special attention to ear health. Two of the most common problems that can impact feline ear health include infections and mites, which can cause inflammation, discomfort, and hearing loss if untreated. Let’s...
Get Next-Level Care with an In-Home Pet Sitter
Next time you have to leave Fido or Felix at home, an in-home pet sitter can ensure they get the best care and give you peace of mind about your fur baby’s well-being. In-home pet sitting is the most reliable way to make certain your beloved companion animals get top-notch care when you’re not home. Whether you’re away for business, pleasure, family obligations, or any other reason, an in-home pet sitter will stay in your home and treat your fur baby like their own. They can care for animals with special needs, look after...
Now there’s more evidence that short-term foster programs can help boost dog adoptions
Research in U.S. shelters shows that short-term foster programs like field trips and overnights are powerful tools for increasing dogs’ chances of adoption. Dogs who go on a field trip are five times more likely to be adopted than those who don’t, while those who go on a sleepover are an astounding 14 times more likely to be adopted. A recent study of short-term foster programs at a Brazilian shelter also showed a resulting increase in dog adoptions. We spoke with Lu Baldan, a PhD candidate in shelter behavioral veterinary...
Can You Give Your Dog Zucchini?
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Community cat resources, Community Conversations grant winners and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 4 resources to help your community cat populationIf you’re in need of community cat support, look no further than these four resources, provided for free by the Community Cats Podcast. The Community Cats Podcast is a supportive space founded by Stacey LeBaron, which includes an informative podcast as well as a dedicated space for feline fans and advocates. Using these four resources… Learn More The June Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway...
It’s Time We Demand More Effective Lifesaving in Austin
Jul 17, 2024 Today, the Austin Animal Services Office launched a community survey to gather feedback on what we, as Austinites, prioritize for our animals. Our city must PRIORITIZE lifesaving programs, not deprioritize lives and go backward. Your participation in this survey is URGENT. Our city is at high risk of implementing programming that kills because it’s easier and cheaper. Austin, we demand better. My input and your input don’t matter alone, but if enough of us give input, it will matter. Please demand more effective...
Prioritizing Both Ends of the Leash
How Shelters Can Triage Support for People AND Pets Today If a person is struggling to care for a pet, they likely need support themselves. Last month we released a blog highlighting the importance of animal welfare professionals embracing a conversational approach when speaking with individuals who come into the shelter to identify the root causes of WHY pets are walking through the doors. Now, we want to take it a step further–providing coordinated support for people and pets. While the shelter will always provide a support service to...
Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
Jul 16, 2024 Happy National Adoption Week! To celebrate, we’re bringing adoptable pets to your local Petsmart this week. Here are just a few of the kitties that will be waiting to meet you: 7/18 Meet Isamel at PetSmart – Mueller from 5-6:30pm 7/20 Meet Roly Poly at PetSmart – Research Blvd. from 12-3:30pm 7/21 Meet Periwinkle at PetSmart – Southpark Meadows from 12-4pm Source: Austin Pets...
4 resources to help your community cat population
If you’re in need of community cat support, look no further than these four resources, provided for free by the Community Cats Podcast. The Community Cats Podcast is a supportive space founded by Stacey LeBaron, which includes an informative podcast as well as a dedicated space for feline fans and advocates. Using these four resources could greatly impact the work that community cat advocates are so tirelessly already doing: Paper CollarThis paper collar can be shared with your community (think newsletters, social media, press releases)...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Adoption counseling course, Dr. Lila Miller Shelter Medicine Day and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Adoption Counseling self-paced course is now available on Maddie’s University!The adoption process is the final step in finding new homes for shelter pets. It begins with getting to know the pet, writing a narrative and posting photos/video, continues to making a match with a potential adopter and ends with sending the pet home with an adopter and providing support. The brand new Maddie’s® University… Learn More Dr. Lila Miller Shelter...
