Gorgeous Tortoiseshell Cat Searching for Her Soulmate

Meet Emmy, a super sweet feline who is now luxuriating in being an indoor kitty without a care in the world. The only problem is that her current accommodations are in a foster situation and she needs a forever home. While they have nothing but nice things to say about darling Emmy, they can’t keep her forever. Rescue Cats This petite young lady is 1.5 years old and is permanently finished with her mama duties and ready to be spoiled forever! Emmy is super sweet once she is trusting of you. She likes to be held, rubbed, get back...

    Posted On: Jul 20, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Zeus

Jul 20, 2023 Four years ago, Zeus was surrendered to the city’s municipal shelter, after living the first two years in a yard, largely left alone. And in 2021, he was pulled into APA!’s care so that the Dog Behavior Program could help support Zeus who was struggling with behavioral challenges that were causing him to be overlooked. Since that time, he’s gone in and out of foster care. The behavior team, along with his circle of friends, have continued to work with him, offering tools to navigate his world and giving him time...

    Posted On: Jul 20, 2023 | Category: Austin Pets Alive InformationView Details

Adoptable Jack is the Adorably Handsome Boy You’ve Been Waiting For

If you think you don’t need a new best friend and sidekick, then you don’t know Jack!! Jack lived in a home for four and a half years before coming to the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson. Here’s what his person had to say about him: “Jack is an amazing dog! Very smart. I am so sad to surrender him. He will make an amazing pet for a family that can give him the time he needs.” Photo: Pima Animal Care Center This is what the shelter has to say about him: Jack has done well with kids as young as 10 and was...

    Posted On: Jul 19, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Top 5 Myths and Misconceptions About Pet Nutrition

Pet nutrition is a topic of great importance for pet parents, but it’s also surrounded by numerous myths and misconceptions. To help ensure you’re making informed decisions about the food your pet eats, here are the top five myths about pet nutrition, debunked. Pet nutrition myth #1: Home cooking is the only way to ensure the food my pet eats is fresh One of the biggest myths about pet nutrition is that home cooking is the only way to ensure the food your pets eat is fresh. While it’s logical to think that this is the only...

    Posted On: Jul 19, 2023 | Category: Freshpet InformationView Details

Daredevil Ricky Spanish Will Keep You Endlessly Entertained if You’re Interested. . .

Sometimes we just need somebody to get up to some good old-fashioned high jinx with. You know, you and your best bud getting together to kick up some dust with a little harmless fun. The only thing better than one bud would be two! Well, if you feel your home needs a little livening up, there are a couple of gents we’d like you to meet. They are currently in the capable hands of foster caregivers working with Southern Arizona Cat Rescue in the Tucson area. We’ve even included some age-progression images of these two cutie...

    Posted On: Jul 19, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Tui Na Helps Prevent Spring Injuries in Active Dogs

Most dogs are less active during the winter months. Find out how Tui na can help prevent early season injuries as your canine “springs into action” again. Spring is in the air and your dog knows it. She wants to run, play, and frolic. It fun to see her feeling so exuberant — but is she really ready to “spring into action” after being a couch potato all winter? This is exactly when injuries often happen. Let’s look at why, and learn how the ancient Chinese technique of acupressure-massage — also known...

    Posted On: Jul 18, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars and more in this Community Cats Podcast episode

Want to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, “How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center.” In Corinne’s discussion with host Stacy LeBaron, she explains how the MSPCA reunites lost pets with their owners. She details what goes on behind the scenes once a stray cat is brought in. She also stresses that in order to have a successful program, there needs to be an...

    Posted On: Jul 18, 2023 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog Summer/Fall Events 2023

Amidst the crush of summer heat, AKC MoD has posted their calendar of events for NYC pet lovers to cool off with and have some canine-themed fun. But you don’t have to live in the Empire State to take advantage of the summertime activities. If you’re planning a trip there this summer — or anytime, for that matter — there’s plenty for visitors to do Wednesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Photo: Pexels/lil artsy According to the website, “The AKC Museum of the Dog preserves, interprets, and celebrates...

    Posted On: Jul 17, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Lion’s Mane for Dogs and Cats to Support Brain Health!

We humans want to get the most out of our later years, and we want the same for our animal companions. There are things we can do to support movement, activity, and brain health as our dogs and cats age.1 Let’s look at how Lion’s Mane for dogs and cats can support our furry family members as they get older. Canine Cognitive Dysfunction and Its Symptoms As animals age, they can develop Alzheimer’s-type symptoms, similar to humans. It’s called Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (CCD), also known as doggie dementia.2 Cats can...

    Posted On: Jul 17, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Symposia survey, foster care survey insights and more!

Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. 5 important insights from our National Foster SurveyThe 2022 National Foster Survey conducted by Maddie’s Fund®, provides valuable insights into the utilization and support of foster care programs for dogs and cats in the United States. The survey examined the dynamics of foster care programs and identified important factors impacting foster care placement. Versions of the survey have also been conducted for… Learn More The June Weekly Community...

    Posted On: Jul 17, 2023 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details