The Benefits of Air-Dried Dog Food
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...
The #1 Way to Brush a Dog’s Teeth (and 4 Ways Not To!)
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...
The June Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the June Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to four people chosen at random. (Please note that starting in August, the grant amount for July and every month thereafter will be $5,000 total). In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These four people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Becky Costner, Let Love Win, (Wadena, MN) Mary...
Beautiful Rescue Girl Looks Forward to Leading Her Best Life Ever
Say hello to one beautiful girl, little Miss Storm. Storm is a sweet rescue kitty currently being fostered in Tucson by the good people at Southern Arizona Cat Rescue. She is 2 years old and just as good-natured and pretty as can be with her silky white coat dotted with its unique calico markings. Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Rescue Kitty Unfortunately, though, this gorgeous girl is still searching for her purrfect forever home. We know, right, what’s the holdup? Unlike a kitten, Storm is more independent and mature, knowing exactly...
Four Lab Beagles Reunited for Celebration of Freedom Anniversary Party
Happy days are here for four adorable beagle pups sprung from a life intended for nothing but testing! An animal rescue group in Fairfax, Virginia, known as Homeward Trails, recently shared a sweet video depicting a fun-filled bday party put on for a special group of canines the first week of July. The puppers were celebrating their first anniversary of freedom after being rescued from Envigo RMS, a breeding facility in Cumberland that supplies dogs for testing purposes. Photo: Pixabay/AdinaVoicu Taking to Facebook on July 6, 2023, to share a...
Playful Koa Longs to Meet Someone with Same or Similar Energy Levels for a Forever Relationship
Meet Koa, a handsome young male Lab who’s approximately 1 year old and weighs about 45 pounds. He is definitely on the small side for a Lab but he makes up for it with boundless energy. Besides, you know what they say about good things coming in smaller packages. Well, that’s Koa! Koa is currently living in foster care in central Arizona while he awaits his forever family. He is house-trained and gets along well with other dogs. Koa is also crate trained, however, his foster says that he does not like the thought of being away...
Shelter Pet Itchigo is “Itching” to Go Home
Meet Itchigo, aka Itchy. He’s a handsome pibble mix who weighs approximately 48 pounds and is believed to be about 2.2 years old. And to set the record straight, he doesn’t have skin issues. His pals just call him Itchy for short. Shelter Staff at Pima Animal Care Center in southern Arizona made the following comments about this sweet fella: Itchigo has also gone by the aliases Baloo and Maui in the past. It’s safe to assume Itchy is a man of many faces, with many hidden talents and stories to tell. With so many pseudonyms ....
Multi-Pet Homes: Feeding Freshpet to Dogs and Cats Together
Due to their different dietary needs and eating behaviors, handling meal times when you have both dogs and cats requires some extra considerations. While this may seem daunting, the good news is that we’re here with some tried and true tips on how to feed dogs and cats together! Tip #1: Set up separate feeding areas When figuring out how to feed dogs and cats together, the first thing you’ll want to do is to set up separate feeding areas. Having physical separation between your dog and cat during meal time is the easiest way to...
Paws and Politics: What You Need to Know About 2023 Animal Welfare Legislation
[embedded content] State legislative sessions have ended (or are ending soon!) across the United States and it’s critical to understand how these sessions will impact people, pets, shelters, and rescues. Hear an overview of 2023’s animal-related bills, led by Katie Jarl, Director of Government Affairs and Policy for Austin Pets Alive! (APA!) and HASS, and Executive Director for Texas Pets Alive! (TPA!); and Lauren Loney, Staff Attorney and Policy Specialist for APA!, HASS, and TPA!. This dynamic duo discusses hot topics including...
Pet Puzzles: Keeping Your Cat or Dog Mentally Stimulated
Our pets are happiest when their minds are kept active throughout the day. If you’re looking for inspiration on how to keep your pet mentally stimulated, look no further than pet puzzles. The benefits of puzzle toys are endless, but one of the biggest reasons why they’re so popular is that they allow our furry friends to engage their problem-solving skills and prevent boredom. What are the benefits of pet puzzles? Interactive puzzles not only help to keep your pet mentally stimulated, but they can also help to strengthen the bond...
