New Study Measures Stress in Guide Dogs
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How a dog training prison program can impact your community and beyond
In last month’s Community Conversation call, Zach Skow, the Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts, spoke about his dog training prison program, Pawsitive Change. Having experienced the transformative powers of rehabilitation through his connection with dogs, Zach has made it his mission to make a difference, finding great success through the program. Joining Skow are two remarkable individuals, Didontae Farmer, and Brian James, both former graduates of the Pawsitive Change Program and now leaders in their community....
Adorable Apple Campaign Starring “The Invincibles” Features Dogs & Their Prostheses
If you’re thinking The Invincibles sounds like another tough-guy adventure series starring old action heroes or written around superheroes, you’d be mistaken. Instead, it’s actually the name of Apple’s new iPhone campaign highlighting super cute dogs with prostheses. What’s the tie-in, you ask? Photo: YouTube/Apple As it turns out, Apple’s iPhone has played a vital role in getting canines up and about after being left down but not out. The doggos in The Invincibles are all members of 3DPets‘ clientele...
Progress Update of APA!’s Veterinary Services Contract in Laredo
Aug 23, 2023 The City of Laredo and Laredo Animal Care Services (LACS) partnered with Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) in February 2023 as a result of the city’s desire to meet the Laredo community’s need for shelter improvement. Due to limited resources, LACS has historically faced challenges in implementing veterinary best practices, struggling to save half of the 8,000 pets that come into its shelter. Recognizing that a change was needed, LACS contracted with APA! to provide veterinary care services and updated shelter operations....
Unleash Your Dog’s Vitality: The Case for Daily Dog Supplements
In an ideal world, your pooch is getting all the vitamins and minerals he or she needs through their food. Newsflash: we don’t live in an ideal world. Your pup may be missing out on essential nutrients for good health, courtesy of hindrances like environmental pollution, processed food, and pup-pickiness. Enter dog supplements. As humans, we are taught – from as young as we can remember – to eat well, drink lots of water, and exercise regularly if we want to grow up big, strong, and healthy. On top of this, some of your...
Practical Strategies for Managing Separation Anxiety in Dogs
The bond between pooch and pooch parent is undeniably strong. You love that furry being more than life itself. You would do almost anything for them. Except, of course, stay at home 24/7, 365 days a year. More’s the pity, because here’s the thing: as much as you love Fido, Fido’s love for you is more than double. You are their everything. Little wonder, then, that separation anxiety in dogs is so common. Separation anxiety is thought to affect one in every four to six dogs. What’s more, a study by Green Element reports...
Shy Street Survivor “Dr. Pepper” Has Transitioned to a Loving House Kitty
Meet Dr. Pepper, a young female feline rescued from a life of scrounging for food and shelter. After struggling to survive on the streets, just skin and bones, Dr. Pepper has blossomed into absolutely loving indoor cat life. It was a big change for her to come inside, but she was accepting of human love from day one. She is still a little shy at first, and you have to approach her slowly at her level (when she’s on the floor, cat tree, etc.) for her to feel comfortable. However, when doing this, she will then allow you to pet her, and...
The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch are at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
End of summer is nearing, and many people are looking to squeeze in one last getaway before fall, school, and the holidays are upon us. If you count yourself among them and are a canine owner, the Ritz-Carlton has just the thing for you. It’s their luxury pet package called Love Your Pup, and it will not disappoint. If you’ve stayed at the Ritz in the past, you know the lengths they go to in order to accommodate their guests. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat. If you go by December 31, 2023, your pup’s...
Beyond Enforcement: Insights into Community-Centered Field Services
[embedded content] Traditionally, field services or animal control roles have been dedicated to enforcement: impounding animals, tackling cruelty and neglect, getting unsafe animals off the streets, and issuing citations to people violating animal statutes. Field services roles are changing, expanding into community-centered practices to support people and pets through community outreach, supplies and food, helping pet owners access vet care, and getting lost pets home. What can these changes mean for your organization and community? Tune...
How Massage Can Benefit Your Dog
From calming anxiety to easing pain to improving circulation, massage can help improve your dog’s health and well-being. There’s no substitute for taking your dog to the vet when he’s ailing. However, massage is one example of an alternative practice that can aid with healing and help him feel more comfortable. Canine massage has been used for some time to help dogs cope with a variety of issues, including muscle aches, anxiety, and more. “While massage is not going to be a ‘cure’ for diagnosed conditions,...
