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When a person loses their home, they experience trauma and grief. Their pet may be their sole source of love and support. For a person experiencing homelessness, losing their pet can make one of the most difficult times in their life even more painful. Yet, with few emergency facilities offering pet-inclusive housing, it’s a decision so many people feel forced to make. Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of My Dog Is My Home’s Conference 2025: Why Pets? Why Now? The Urgency of Inclusion. Taking place virtually from...

    Posted On: Mar 4, 2025 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Natural Approaches to Paw Care in Dogs

Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...

    Posted On: Mar 3, 2025 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season guidance, Instructor-Led Courses and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights: Helping the Helpers – Improving Shelter Staff Well-BeingShelters and foster-based organizations  have shown great resilience, finding innovative ways to save animals despite major challenges. However, many workers face burnout and compassion fatigue, leading some to leave the field. In 2023, Best Friends conducted the largest U.S. survey on shelter staff well-being. Nearly half of respondents reported high compassion...

    Posted On: Mar 3, 2025 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Protecting Your Cat: Skin Issues from Chemical Products

Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...

    Posted On: Feb 27, 2025 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

GI problems are prevalent in pooches but a new study shows the growing potential of ashwagandha for gut health in dogs

Superherb ashwagandha supports gut health in dogs, according to a new study. Explore how this adaptogenic herb helps with digestive issues, with research-backed benefits and the power of KSM-66 Ashwagandha. According to a recent report, more than 10% of new dog and cat patients visit the veterinarian because of gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Fortunately, a new study using KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract shows this superherb can do more than address stress and inflammation in our canine companions. Researchers demonstrated the potential...

    Posted On: Feb 27, 2025 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Maddie’s Insights: Helping the Helpers – Improving Shelter Staff Well-Being

Shelters and rescue groups have shown great resilience, finding innovative ways to save animals despite major challenges. However, many workers face burnout and compassion fatigue, leading some to leave the field. In 2023, Best Friends conducted the largest U.S. survey on shelter staff well-being. Nearly half of respondents reported high compassion satisfaction, and most plan to stay in their roles. Yet, over half showed high burnout, and over 90% had high compassion fatigue, raising concerns about staff well-being and the sustainability of...

    Posted On: Feb 27, 2025 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

HASS Embarks on Clearing More Kennels by Launching the “MAP” project: the Modern Adoption Process

The project seeks to simplify the complicated adoption journey through customer care services, encouraging families seeking pets to adopt instead of shop  (AUSTIN, TX) February 26, 2025–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project bridging the gap between human and animal welfare, today launches the Modern Adoption Process (MAP) project. MAP will address functional challenges of the adoption journey by implementing strategies from for-profit business models. The emphasis will be on fostering connections, meeting...

    Posted On: Feb 26, 2025 | Category: Human Animal Support Services InformationView Details

Holistic Approaches to Joint Health in Young Dogs

Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...

    Posted On: Feb 26, 2025 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Bond with your cat using Tui na – a 10-minute session 

Tui Na, also known as acupressure-massage, is an effective way to connect to your feline friend. Learn how to bond with your cat using Tui na.  Cats delight and mystify us. Their furry bodies and wily ways are so appealing, and their expressive meows beckon us to satisfy their needs. As cat guardians, we want to connect with our feline friends. An acupressure-massage technique called Tui na is an effective way to do it. Find out how to bond with your cat using Tui na in a simple ten-minute session.  Understanding feline nature ...

    Posted On: Feb 25, 2025 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

Nurturing Your Dog’s Gut Health: Tips for Lifelong Wellness

Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...

    Posted On: Feb 25, 2025 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details