Why Choose Sustainable Fish Oil Supplements 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...
Aggression in Cats
Our feline friends can sometimes behave aggressively. Whether it’s biting or scratching, or an all-out attack against another cat or person, aggression in cats can be upsetting and traumatic. But there’s always a reason for it — and solutions for defusing it. Your kitty is curled up sweetly and you simply can’t resist stroking her. You think you’re both feeling content when she suddenly whips her head around and bites you, as if to say, “Go away!” In another scenario, two cats are sitting on the...
Yet Another Dog Buried in Matted Fur is Rescued & Relieved of Pounds of Excess Baggage
These are some of the saddest and most shocking stories. We’re talking about those poor neglected and abused animals that haven’t been brushed or groomed in years to the point of being buried alive by their matted coats. Every few years or so, we’ll read about them and pray it’s the last time we have to see it happen. It never is. This time it’s a story out of New York’s Putnam County, where Chief Ken Ross received a call from a woman to report her neighbor’s dog was being neglected. Ross —...
#FuzzyFriday: A Small Kitten Dragged an Even Tinier Kitty Into a House for His Mama to Save
Ready for your warm and “Fuzzy Friday” story about a heartwarming kitty? If you’re like so many other people who are sick of being overwhelmed by negative news, you look forward to a break come Friday to lighten the mood. If that’s you, then we have a tale for you. As the story goes, a cat named Snowball had a litter of kittens. Not long after giving birth, the feline’s owner heard tiny mewling noises coming from outside her home. When she dashed outdoors to investigate, she realized the source of the cries was...
A Warning to Pet Parents: Aloe Is Toxic to 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...
Dog Dies on Hike in Phoenix, Owner Charged with Neglect
A 29-year-old man has been charged with neglect after one of his dogs died while on a hike along the Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 9. The day of the fatality, temperatures reached between 109 and 110. According to officials, Phoenix Fire Technical Rescue teams were sent in after hiker Daniel Milunovic reported that he and his two dogs were overheating. When the crews arrived, one of the dogs had already succumbed to the effects of the scorching heat. The team was reported to have safely walked Milunovic and the other...
Adoptable Charlie Wants a Golden Ticket to a Forever Home
Retrievers are still one of the most popular breeds on the planet. That is due in large part to their gentle and laidback demeanors. They are terrific companion animals and great with kids. If you’ve ever dreamed of having one of your own to cuddle up next to, now’s your chance. It just so happens that Dessert Labrador Retriever Rescue in central Arizona has a beautiful boy named Charlie who is searching high and low for a forever home. If you’re interested, read his story below, which he was kind enough to prepare and share...
Training and Behavior Tips for Foster Dogs
If you’re becoming a foster “parent” for a shelter or rescue dog, know that training is part of the package. Following these training and behavior tips for foster dogs results in a better-adjusted canine that’s more adoptable and has a higher chance of finding a forever home. Fostering a shelter or rescue dog is one of the most rewarding things you can do. It’s also a responsibility, because you’re acting as the transition point between the shelter environment and the dog’s forever home. Training is...
Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help
Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization?Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like home, landlord and veterinarian checks are correlated with significantly smaller programs. Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love Live, a foster-based rescue organization in Minnesota, tells us...
Couple Purchases Home with Abandoned Dog Tied to Tree, Gives Her the Best Life Ever
Most of us would find it unthinkable to move away and leave our pets behind to fend for themselves, but we are reading about it with increasing frequency these days, and it’s happened yet again. Molly, an adorably affectionate pibble believed to be age 10, found herself tied to a backyard tree after her owners up and left her. The story was recently picked up by The Dodo but has quickly made the rounds. Evidently, when the house was sold, Molly and the family cat’s owners rejected the idea of bringing them along. There’s no...
