Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can help
Having trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization?Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like home, landlord and veterinarian checks are correlated with significantly smaller programs. Becky Costner, Executive Director of Let Love Live, a foster-based rescue organization in Minnesota, tells us...
Couple Purchases Home with Abandoned Dog Tied to Tree, Gives Her the Best Life Ever
Most of us would find it unthinkable to move away and leave our pets behind to fend for themselves, but we are reading about it with increasing frequency these days, and it’s happened yet again. Molly, an adorably affectionate pibble believed to be age 10, found herself tied to a backyard tree after her owners up and left her. The story was recently picked up by The Dodo but has quickly made the rounds. Evidently, when the house was sold, Molly and the family cat’s owners rejected the idea of bringing them along. There’s no...
The Best Food for Dogs with Sensitivities
Some dogs can stomach just about anything and be none the wiser. Many dogs, though, have food sensitivities that can cause digestive upset and other bodily distress. These dogs still deserve delight in their dinner bowl. You just need to find the right ingredients to feed their sensitive souls – and bellies! Ingredients like wild-caught Alaska Salmon and Pollock. So, what is it about wild Alaska Salmon and Pollock that makes them such a great choice for dogs with food sensitivities? Let us count the ways: High Quality Protein Both...
International Cat Day is Here, So Celebrate or Observe it with These 3 Helpful Tips!
The day we acknowledge our putty tat friends is here, and it’s known the world over as International Cat Day. So, what exactly does that mean? Well, it’s not a holiday federal workers have the day off from, which may seem like a bit of a bummer, but it’s a day for all of us feline lovers to take note of our furry toe-beaned friends. It was officially created in 2002 by the International Fund for Animal Welfare as a day to raise awareness for cats and learn about ways to help and protect them. So, what would that entail?...
Dealing with Your Dog or Cat’s Allergies—From Both Sides of the Skin
A successful resolution to your dog or cat’s skin allergies means tackling the problem from both inside and out. When we talk about skin allergies in a dog or cat, the main concern is usually what’s making them itch so much. Itching causes the animal to scratch and bite at their skin, which can lead to redness and inflammation, hot spots, hair loss, and secondary infections. The cycle of itching and scratching can spiral out of control and the dog or cat becomes miserable. Relieving an animal’s allergies can be difficult,...
The July Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the July Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $5,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! Two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Stephanie Root, Humane Society of Greater Dayton, (Dayton, OH) Julie Smith, SAGE Compassion for Animals (Mountain View, CA) And a big congratulations to Laura Pelegrin from...
Unusual Mixed-Breed Loki is a Keeper, but You’ll Have to See for Yourself
This is Loki, an unusual French bulldog and Shih Tzu mix. He’s described as being goofy, sweet, gentle, and your very best friend who will never let you be alone again. He loves to chase tennis balls and make you laugh. When you’re not letting out a giggle due to his adorably silly hi-jinx, his warm brown eyes will follow you around as you go about your daily tasks. And, if you happen to look his way, he’ll always have a happy tail wag to offer you in greeting. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Loki also enjoys car trips,...
How the “Mushroom of Immortality” Can Benefit Your Dog
With its treasure trove of health benefits, Reishi is an important medicinal mushroom that can help with your dog’s allergies, arthritis, and more. Selecting the right medicinal mushroom for your dog can be quite a daunting task, since there are so many to choose from. In this article, we’ll focus on a well-known mushroom with a long and revered history. Reishi (Ganoderma lingzhi, formerly known as Ganoderma lucidum), offers a range of amazing properties that can help with allergies, arthritis and other health issues in dogs....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The return of Maddie’s Insights, Open Arms Challenge 2024 and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Maddie’s® Insights returns next month featuring the social behavior of cats in group housing at sheltersThe wait is almost over! Maddie’s® Insights returns this September with the latest research in animal well-being (welfare) and how you can use the findings in your shelter and community. The first webcast will be Social Behavior and Implications for Bonded Pairs in Group-housed Shelter Cats on Thursday, September 14th at 12p PT/ 3p ET....
Nutritional Support for Your Dog or Cat’s Gut-Brain Axis
An imbalance in the gut microbiome can affect your dog or cat’s brain and cause changes in their mood and behavior. Learn more about the gut-brain axis and how to support it with diet and supplements. This is the age of communication. Sometimes, though, communications can turn from good to ugly. The same concept applies to the systems in our bodies, and those of our companion animals. For example, did you know that your dog or cat’s gut and brain have been communicating with each other since they evolved into their present forms?...
