Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Announces 2024 Policy Platform & Agenda
(AUSTIN, TX) November 7, 2023–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting the human and animal welfare approach, announced today its 2024 policy platform and agenda including the prioritization of the following policy initiatives: increasing equitable access to pet-inclusive housing and affordable veterinary care, expanding federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to include pet food, as well as addressing the way animal shelter conditions...
Does your animal organization need holiday promotions ideas? We’ve got you!
Last year, our Holiday Promotions Resource Drive on Maddie’s® Pet Forum was so successful, we decided to run it again this year! There were such great ideas shared like the 12 Strays of Christmas, No Kill Colorado’s “Home for the Holidays” campaign, Lending Paws a Hand’s, “Small Business Saturday” promotion, TinynTall Rescue’s “Virtual Bingo” fundraiser, a “Foster First” adoption promotion and so many others. Read...
Novel Pet Food Ingredients You Need to Know About!
Once upon a time, people fed their dogs dry, dusty kibble, and the dogs lived unhappily ever after. The end… Not so fast! The story is not over yet. Thanks to better quality food from companies like ZIWI®, who are 100% committed to peak nutrition for pets. Peak nutrition which includes finding the very best ingredients for your pet’s health and wellness. Read on to discover their use of novel pet food ingredients – along with all the benefits provided by these lesser-known nutritional powerhouses. Chicken, beef, salmon,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: #BeAHelper, support your community and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How your animal organization can better connect with the community it supportsConnecting with your community is more important than ever. Which is why we are republishing this blog from 2022 with the now former Executive Director of Plainfield Area Humane Society, Elijah Brice-Middleton. Looking for ways to better connect with your community? Whether you’re looking to diversify your staff/volunteers, share information about the programs and...
Supplements to Support Your Dog or Cat’s Heart
Heart disease in dogs and cats has a variety of causes, from dietary deficiencies to genetic predisposition. Read up on the natural supplements that can help support your best friend’s heart. While it’s true that dogs and cats don’t have heart attacks, they definitely do get heart disease. Common causes of heart problems in our canine and feline companions include dietary deficiencies, parasites (especially heartworm), aging (especially aging heart valves), and inherited breed-related problems. A number of natural...
Limited-Ingredient Dog Treats Reign Supreme!
A delicious, nutritious alternative to commercial dog treats that promote whole-body health and happiness! Now that’s a high-value reward! Diet is one of the best ways to ensure your fur baby leads a healthy, happy life. That makes it essential to pay attention to what you feed them. This includes their treats, which can often be overlooked. Let’s delve deep into the world of dog treats, including why it’s critical to know what’s in them and the benefits of opting for natural, limited-ingredient snacks for your pup....
5 Simple Steps to Optimal Health With Full Circle Feeding
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...
Inspire your community to #BeAHelper with these charming PSAs
Last year, Maddie’s Fund®, The Ad Council and The Humane Society of the United States launched, “Pets and People Together,” a fully integrated public service announcement (PSA) campaign, to inspire pet lovers everywhere to #BeAHelper. Ninety-seven percent of pet owners consider their pet to be family. At any given time, anyone may experience a crisis that can temporarily impact their ability to care for their pets. This campaign highlights that the best place for pets is with their people, and that communities have...
Why Not Adopt “The Underdog?”
Oct 30, 2023 When potential adopters sift through the hundreds of dogs available for adoption on our website or walk past the rows of kennels at our main location, they no doubt will see a few dogs in wheelchairs who are looking for a home. We could offer a bulleted list answering “Why Adopt a Wheelchair Dog?” but we’d rather explore, “Why not?” October is Subaru Loves Pets month and while all pets are being celebrated, our friends at Subaru love to shine the spotlight on underdogs — dogs who may have a...
Creating Connections: How to Build Partnerships Between Animal and Human Organizations
[embedded content] Collaboration between animal welfare and human service organizations is key to successfully supporting people and pets in our communities. By working together and uniting our industries, organizations can bridge the gap and prevent the separation of families. View this panel discussion on just this topic, as well as insights into the HASS Community Connections project. Nichole Hazard, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications for HASS, shares about the partnerships HASS is cultivating between our pilot...
