Hundreds Of Shelter Pets Will Get Second Chance On Flight To Freedom
Clear The Shelters, NBCUniversal Local’s nationwide pet adoption and donation campaign, kicks off in August and what better way to start than with a Flight to Freedom carrying over 250 shelter pets. Many animal shelters are struggling to find adopters and are over capacity, putting countless dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia. Every month, The Animal Rescue Site sponsors a Good Flight (called Flight to Freedom) to save shelter pets and give them the second chance they deserve. This month’s flight will take homeless dogs and cats...
Video Vet Appointments Less Stressful 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...
Annual Veterinary Conference Morphs into Free Clinic for Pets of Denver’s Homeless Population
You likely have a pretty darn good soul to become a veterinarian — at the very least, you have to love animals. That was obvious at this year’s annual convention for the American Veterinary Medical Association when it was turned into a medical drive for the pets of Denver’s homeless population. Conducted in partnership with the city’s Street Dog Coalition (SDC) and several corporate sponsors, the 2023 event allowed citizens to bring in animals to receive free health checks, vaccinations, and needed supplies to take...
Immunity and Homeopathy in Dogs – Focus on Nosodes
Homeopathic nosodes are a potent, safe and effective way to help dogs build specific immunity to many major diseases, without the risks and side effects caused by vaccines. Immunity is a hot topic in today’s world, both for ourselves and our dogs. Homeopathic nosodes are a great way to build solid protection against disease. While nosodes can be a confusing topic, knowing something about this wonderful type of homeopathic medicine is well worth the effort. Let’s take a look at what nosodes are, and how they can be used to help...
Tennessee Tree Hound Could Bring a Whole “Lotta” Love into His New Furever Home
If you need a whole Lotta love in your life, the Pima Animal Care Center has got the perfect dog for you!! Lotta was found as a stray hiding under a cargo container, and while he’s appreciative of having a soft bed and reliable meals in the shelter, he’d really like to get into a home and start learning all about being a part of a family. Lotta is a sensitive fella and needs time to warm up to new people. He’ll need a patient family who will give him time to adjust to a new environment and who will show him what it’s...
Got a Minute? Lola Needs Your Help with a Very Solvable Problem
Meet Lola! In addition to being a unique beauty, Lola has an equally unique personality. She’s certainly a delight to meet, according to those who have! A tiny ball of love, she never stays still, but that does not change the insatiable need for affection she has. Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Cats Purring and rubbing against your legs in the first seconds of meeting her, Lola’s sunny disposition and cheerful outlook on life never dim. She would even be happy to be held all day long, though she does not seem to understand that...
House Call Vets — Why to Consider Having One
While it’s important to maintain a relationship with a local veterinary clinic, a house call practice can take a lot of stress out of your dog or cat’s wellness visits. Visiting the vet usually isn’t very enjoyable. Struggling to get your kitty into the carrier, cleaning up stress vomit in the car, and seeing your four-legged friend feeling anxious at the clinic can make the experience extremely unpleasant for all involved. Veterinary visits are an important part of your dog or cat’s healthcare, but utilizing a house...
Koda is an Interesting Mix , but it’s His Winning Personality that Makes Him So Darn Irresistible!
Sometimes, for whatever reason, we just can’t seem to catch a break in life. Sometimes it’s fleeting, while other times it seems as if it’s habitual. That’s kind of how Koda is feeling right now. Incredibly handsome, this 66 lb. fella is a neutered mix with 10 different breeds identified in his genetic makeup. Photo: PACC That’s right, Koda has been gene tested, and he’s also clear of 30 genetic conditions that could have otherwise impacted his health. The staff at Pima Animal Care Center thinks he’s...
All Life Stages Cat Food Explained
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...
Make kitten season a little easier with these courses from Maddie’s University
As kitten season continues through summer, here are a few self-paced courses and webcasts, designed to make your life easier, all available on Maddie’s® University. Self-paced courses Building Foster Programs for Cats and KittensYour community’s capacity to care for cats and kittens depends heavily on your organization’s foster programs. The cat program at Austin Pets Alive! started using only foster caregivers; there was no brick and mortar facility for cats. Now APA! has between 400 and 1,200 cats and kittens in foster...
