Support Access to Free and Low-Cost Vet Care
Spend a day at an open-intake animal shelter in the U.S., and it probably won’t be long before a call comes in or a person and their pet walk in the door, desperate for low-cost or free veterinary care. And not just for spay or neuter services, which often (and for good reason!) gets the most attention in the animal welfare community. HASS conducted Community Values Surveys (CVS) in eight cities in the U.S. and in every city lack of access to preventative, sick, and emergency veterinary care is among the top 4 resources pet owners have...
Screen Time for Our Furry Friends
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: Camp Maddie, kitten foster engagement and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition featuring Dr. Chris PachelJoin us at Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition on March 20 and April 3, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET) for two free, virtual, half-days that will include presentations, short videos and question & answer sessions about dog behavior. We’ll talk about determining which dogs are safe to rehome, keeping dogs happy and healthy while they… Learn More Learn how one high-intake zip code increased its...
Benefits of Hypochlorous Acid for Dogs and Cats
Pet parents are continuously looking for natural and safe ways to maintain their dogs’ and cats’ health and well-being with an emphasis on the search for natural and holistic products. Hypochlorous Acid (HOCI) has gained popularity as a solution for various health concerns and promotes skin, dental, ear, eye, and wound care. Keep reading to learn more about HOCI, its benefits, and its usage with dogs and cats. Understanding Hypochlorous Acid Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is a naturally occurring substance found in the white blood cells...
Dog and Cat Dental Health: Controlling Plaque and Tartar at Home
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...
Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition featuring Dr. Chris Pachel
Join us at Camp Maddie: Behavior Edition on March 20 and April 3, 2024 from 9AM-1PM PT (12PM-4PM ET) for two free, virtual, half-days that will include presentations, short videos and question & answer sessions about dog behavior. We’ll talk about determining which dogs are safe to rehome, keeping dogs happy and healthy while they are in your care at the shelter, and finding them homes. Kicking off Camp Maddie will be Chris Pachel, DVM, Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist (DACVB), Certified Animal Behavior Consultant (CABC), and...
Beyond the Save Rate: Integrating People into the Sheltering Equation
[embedded content] Having a 90% or higher save rate has become the gold standard for measuring the success or failure of an animal shelter or rescue, and it will continue to be an important metric. The problem is that the save rate focuses only on a singular point in a complex societal issue. The more the animal welfare industry learns about people and pets, the more we realize that the trouble is less about the pets in the shelter and more about the “people problems” that put them there to begin with. In this webinar, Dr. Ellen...
7 Reasons to Try Wet Food for Dogs and Cats
Whether you have a dog or cat who won’t eat or drink enough, has a sensitive tummy, or is getting older and having trouble with kibble, wet food can help! If your fur baby is having food issues, here are seven benefits of wet food for dogs and cats. Kibble is one of the most popular diet choices for dogs and cats because it is convenient and easy to store, has a long shelf life, is relatively affordable, and comes in a large selection of recipes. But wet food options like stews and canned entrées share many of the same benefits...
Learn how one high-intake zip code increased its kitten fostering engagement
Kitten season is just around the corner and March’s Maddie’s® Insights has you covered. On Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 12PM PT/3PM ET, Debra Olmedo and Greg Miller of the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) will provide an overview of recent research aimed at identifying ways to increase awareness and engagement in kitten fostering programs among residents of areas with high intake of kittens to animal shelters. They will discuss the project methodology, what they learned about awareness,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten fostering engagement, Open Arms Challenge and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How you can take Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity’s REDI course for just $25In honor of the Open Arms Challenge and their belief in its mission, Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) would like to offer all applicants the opportunity to take the REDI Bronze course for $25 a person. This applies to anyone in your organization! The course is available to you after your Open… Learn More Apply for the Open Arms Challenge by March...
