How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets together 

Broadening community services through accessible preventative programs is what Napa Humane is all about. Although the organization has been around for about 50 years, they no longer have a physical shelter or animals. So, what do they have? A spay/neuter and vaccine clinic, a mobile clinic, humane education programs and most recently, accessible dog training classes.  “Years ago, we had a shelter and we had a chance to pivot,” explained Lisa Alexander, Programs Operations Director at Napa Humane. “We realized...

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

How to Add Wild Alaska Pollock to Your Dog’s Diet

There can be no denying that dogs go wild for the fresh fish flavor of wild Alaska Pollock. The tippy tap sound of delightedly dancing feet at the smell alone is proof of this. Fortunately, in the right formula, wild Alaska Pollock is also wildly good for dogs, courtesy of EPA and DHA omega-3 fatty acids, and high-quality protein. Like all new additions to your dog’s diet, however, there are some considerations when adding this fish to your dog’s dinner dish. There is a series of simple steps to safely add Alaska Pollock to your...

    Posted On: Aug 16, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

The Truth About Pet Mushroom Products Real Mushrooms

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...

    Posted On: Aug 16, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Bonded Felines Sweet Pea & French Toast Need a Forever Home Together

Like a fish needing water, Sweet Pea needs French Toast. The Southern Arizona Cat Rescue believes them to be relatives of some sort with a very special bond. These girls have been through a lot since they’ve known the . . . living outdoors, trying to survive after being possibly abandoned, and the loss of some of their babies are just a few of the major things. They didn’t choose this life, but SACatRescue wants nothing more than to help them find the happily-ever-after life they deserve! Both girls are sweet but take a while to...

    Posted On: Aug 15, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

The Surprising History of the Rainbow Bridge Poem

On August 28th, it will be Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. The point is to set aside a day to remember the animal companions we’ve lost. While few of us need anything like that to conjure up images of our pets or remember just how much we miss them, it’s still a great time to appreciate the sentiment behind the now-famous poem commemorating the passing of our beloved pets. If you love animals, you’re likely familiar with the Rainbow Bridge. In fact, many shelters and rescues hand out copies or approximations of it to...

    Posted On: Aug 15, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Australian Cattle Dog in Mass. Turns Out to Be One Heck of a Batter

Dogs are great at so many games, like playing fetch, catching a Frisbee midair, and playing baseball — um, wait, what? Yup, their agility seems to know few bounds because one Australian cattle dog is darned impressive with a whiffle ball bat when she’s at the mound. Okay, so maybe she doesn’t necessarily stand on a plate within a diamond, but she’s freakin good, nonetheless! Photo: Instagram/@therealbigpupi Enter Pepper, a 6-year-old blue heeler living in Marblehead, Massachusetts. For the past three years, Pepper has...

    Posted On: Aug 15, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Heatstroke in Dogs: It Happens in a Heartbeat

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...

    Posted On: Aug 15, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine InformationView Details

Dog Grooming Tips for Different Coat Types

Is your dog’s coat long or short, smooth or coarse? When it comes to successfully grooming her at home, knowing her coat type and the tools to use with it is invaluable. Grooming your dog has a lot of benefits. It not only helps keeps her coat and skin healthy, but it also makes her feel better and enhances the bond you share with her. How you groom your dog depends primarily on the type of coat she has. Generally, long-haired dogs require more maintenance than short-haired ones, but there are a lot of variations to consider. Is your...

    Posted On: Aug 15, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Humane education program resources for your animal organization

Would you like to help students in your community cultivate empathy and gain the knowledge and tools to make more informed and socially responsible choices by incorporating humane education programs at your animal   With growing interest and ongoing discussion about this topic, we hope you’ll upload and peruse resources to help take your humane education programs to the next level. It’s the ultimate “pay it forward” — teaching today’s youth about empathy and compassion towards animals to make the world...

    Posted On: Aug 15, 2023 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

California Bill Would Allow People & Pets to Be Buried Together if Passed

A new bill (528) introduced by California Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin would allow public and private cemeteries to create separate sections within them where family pets can be buried with their owners. “Humans spend over a decade of their lives with their pets, building strong and irreplaceable bonds,” Irwin was quoted in the bill analysis. “It is natural for owners to want to keep their furry members close in the afterlife.” Photo: Pixabay/Pexels California Bill 528 Irwin, a Democrat, represents California’s...

    Posted On: Aug 14, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details