The July Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the July Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! Two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Stephanie Root, Humane Society of Greater Dayton, (Dayton, OH) Julie Smith, SAGE Compassion for Animals (Mountain View, CA) And a big congratulations to Laura Pelegrin from...
Unusual Mixed-Breed Loki is a Keeper, but You’ll Have to See for Yourself
This is Loki, an unusual French bulldog and Shih Tzu mix. He’s described as being goofy, sweet, gentle, and your very best friend who will never let you be alone again. He loves to chase tennis balls and make you laugh. When you’re not letting out a giggle due to his adorably silly hi-jinx, his warm brown eyes will follow you around as you go about your daily tasks. And, if you happen to look his way, he’ll always have a happy tail wag to offer you in greeting. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Loki also enjoys car trips,...
How the “Mushroom of Immortality” Can Benefit Your Dog
With its treasure trove of health benefits, Reishi is an important medicinal mushroom that can help with your dog’s allergies, arthritis, and more. Selecting the right medicinal mushroom for your dog can be quite a daunting task, since there are so many to choose from. In this article, we’ll focus on a well-known mushroom with a long and revered history. Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi, formerly known as Ganoderma lucidum), offers a range of amazing properties that can help with allergies, arthritis and other health issues in dogs....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The return of Maddie’s Insights, Open Arms Challenge 2024 and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights returns next month featuring the social behavior of cats in group housing at sheltersThe wait is almost over! Maddie’s® Insights returns this September with the latest research in animal well-being (welfare) and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community. The first webcast will be Social Behavior and Implications for Bonded Pairs in Group-housed Shelter Cats on Thursday, September 14th at 12p PT/ 3p ET....
Nutritional Support for Your Dog or Cat’s Gut-Brain Axis
An imbalance in the gut microbiome can affect your dog or cat’s brain and cause changes in their mood and behavior. Learn more about the gut-brain axis and how to support it with diet and supplements. This is the age of communication. Sometimes, though, communications can turn from good to ugly. The same concept applies to the systems in our bodies, and those of our companion animals. For example, did you know that your dog or cat’s gut and brain have been communicating with each other since they evolved into their present forms?...
7 Things Dogs Need to Be Happy and Healthy
Dogs are beloved companions and family members. Their unwavering loyalty, unconditional love, and playful nature have brought us great joy and happiness. However, being a pet parent comes with the responsibility of giving them proper care and attention. In this post, we’ll look at seven things dogs need for health and happiness and provide tips on how to meet them. 1. Social Time with the Family Dogs are pack animals and love the company of people. Whether surrounded by human family or animal companions, dogs have an innate desire to be...
Offering Hearts and Home to Better Dogs Lives
Aug 05, 2023 We love getting to know the pets while they are at the shelter, but when you take the dog out of the shelter environment, you get to see their personality really blossom! Jessie and Chris Montoya have had a front row seat witnessing many fosters bloom since 2017. When APA! jumped into action to support the dogs and cats who needed help during hurricane Harvey, many individuals and families joined in, including the Montoyas. This couple knew they could offer their hearts and homes to pets in need and quickly found their niche form...
Do You Live in a Certified “Better City for Pets”? You Could!
Some towns and cities are pet-friendlier than others, but that’s not always apparent from the outset. Sure, places get a reputation for having more dog-friendly dining establishments, or for working hard to reduce feral cat populations with TNR programs, or ensuring that animals within their community are fixed before they’re available for adoption. Recently, the city of Santa Monica qualified for a “Better City For Pets” certification. These are awarded after conducting assessments regarding the pet-friendliness of a...
Managing Food Allergies in Dogs and Cats
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Unused COVID Meds Meant for Humans Earmarked for Cats in Cyprus as Thousands Die
According to a piece in The Guardian, unused medicines will be made available through veterinarians after a COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked havoc among Cyprus’s robust feline population. Cats have been dying by the thousands from feline Covid there, officials noted. So, the government gave them the green light to use the medications, which was said to be in line with a recommendation from the agriculture ministry. Photo: Pixabay/AmberShadow Feline Coronavirus Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP), which is a variant of the coronavirus, has...
