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,...
Save the date August 31: Apply for Online Instructor-Led Courses
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2023 application window opens on August 31, 2023 and closes on September 13, 2023. “The facilitators were not only subject matter experts but also some of the most genuine, positive, and compassionate people I’ve met,” one former student shared. “Their love for people, planet, and animals...
Adaptogenic Mushrooms for Dogs and Cats
Adaptogens are compounds found in plants that can help the body to manage stress. We know they’re present in roots, herbs, and other plant substances. But a lot of people don’t realize that there are also adaptogenic mushrooms! Knowledge of adaptogens is relatively new. But people are becoming increasingly interested in them for themselves and their animal companions. Let’s look at what adaptogens are, how they benefit health, and two great adaptogenic mushrooms for dogs and cats! What Are Adaptogens? Researchers discovered...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dog training classes, humane education and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How Napa Humane is offering dog training classes to keep people and pets togetherBroadening 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...
Fresh Dog Food For Thought
Imagine eating preservative-packed canned or dried food day in and day out. We’re not sure about you, but our bellies, and feelings, hurt just thinking about it. (Meanwhile, our taste buds have completely shrivelled up in protest at the mere thought!) Fresh food, on the other hand, tastes great, feels great, and does so much good for your health. There can be no disputing that. Now apply that same thinking to your dog’s food. Fresh dog food seems like a no-brainer seen under this light. As pet parents, we are all always striving...
Bone Broths—Why They’re So Good for your Dog or Cat
Simple to make and packed with nutrition, bone broths give a healthful boost to your dog or cat’s diet (and your own). Whether we call it soup, broth, or stock, the most basic bone broth is made from animal bones, water, and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. Once you have a basic bone broth, you can add in a huge variety of nutritious and delicious ingredients. BONE BROTHS HAVE A LONG HISTORY Recipes for bone broths go back over 2,500 years and are a cornerstone of Traditional Chinese Medicine and cultural cuisines all over the world....
Young Monty is Ready for a Home of His Own if You’re Ready for Snuggles
If you’re looking for a calm companion, Monty is definitely your guy. He is rather quiet and reserved for a kitten, though curiosity will get the best of him, and he’ll want to explore, stare out of windows, and find ways to play. His favorite toy is anything furry or stringy that moves. Photo: SACatRescue Rescue Cats Rule Monty isn’t a vocal kitten, either, and he is initially shy to ask for love, so he would like his new owner to be patient and give him attention in a gentle, thoughtful manner while he warms up to you....
Hurry Up: Canine Ambassadors Wanted for Honest Paws Peanut Butter
It’s tough to find paid gigs for a dog, but every once in a while, a pet brand will release an ad announcing that the search is on for a brand ambassador. When they do come along, the job description is usually simple enough, and there’s money and treats involved, so it’s a win-win for you and your canine. In other words, you pocket the cash, and they get the doggy treats. So, what would you say if you found out that a brand was currently looking for a peanut butter taster? Well, one is, and it’s Honest Paws. Honest...
