The May Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave two organizations a $5,000 grant for attending the May Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to two people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These two people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Nancy Cullins, Bella Vista Animal Shelter, (Bella Vista, AR) Donna Miller, Happy Stripes Cat Rescue (Medina, OH) And a big congratulations to Bonnie Hiliadis from...
Young Callie is Just So Darn Cute You’ll Have to Adopt Him!
A young cat named Callie, who found his way to the San Diego Humane Society after being designated a stray, would like you to know he has plenty of love to give if you’re of a mind to give it back. Photo: San Diego Humane Society Adopting Shelter Pets Callie is a domestic short hair who’s almost got a tuxedo kitty thing going on. He’s only about 1.5 years old and weighs approximately 12 pounds. Because Callie was brought in as a stray, very little is known about him or his behavior around other pets and children. While this...
Velvet Land Hippo “Rose” Needs an Understanding Forever Home
Meet Rose, a full-figured gal who was adopted out and sadly returned to the San Diego Humane Society’s care in February of 2023. There’s no way of knowing everything that Rose has been put through in her life, but her ears have been overly cropped, and it’s obvious she’s been bred more than once. You can draw your own conclusions, but Rose needs a stable environment filled with love and patience where she can adjust and be your only princess. In fact, it’s been recommended that Rose lives in a home without cats,...
From Intake to Outcomes: Managing Summer Space Crises with Animal Case Management
[embedded content] Summer is a challenging time for animal shelters, often coming with high intake numbers and slowed adoptions—that can be a recipe for a space crisis. To get more pets out, shelters are getting creative. Mara Hartsell, Shelter Support Advisor for American Pets Alive!, is sharing how shelters can (and are!) use a case management approach to move more pets through the sheltering system. In this recording, Mara will cover four action categories that can speed up the outcomes process and reduce length of stay for the...
You Should Be Doing Fee-Waived Adoptions This Summer
Intakes have overtaken positive outcomes for shelter pets. With summer coming, the need to increase accessibility and remove barriers to pets going into homes only grows more urgent. We’re diving in over the next few months to see what data and research can tell us about ways to move shelter pets to adoptions more quickly—beginning with this blog on the research supporting fee-waived adoptions. Shelter operations should utilize rapid intake to placement procedures to support pets leaving the shelter as soon as possible...
6 Reasons Your Dog Needs Collagen
One of the most important proteins in your dog’s body is collagen. It’s needed for healthy joints, bones, and muscles. Learn more about collagen, six reasons your dog needs it, and the one easy way to include more of it in your pup’s diet! Collagen is a protein that the body uses to create connective tissues found in the skin, bones, muscles, and more. Your dog’s body naturally produces collagen. However, as they get older, production slows down. When this happens, your pup needs to get more of it from their diet. And...
Running with Shelter Dogs in Minnesota is the Latest Fitness Craze
As adoptions taper off, overwhelmed shelters and rescues all across the country are doing their best to ensure that the animals in their care receive physical and mental enrichment. They rely heavily on volunteers to make that happen, which is where the rest of us come in. Pets in any situation need to receive proper nutrition, mental stimulation, and emotional support. Place them in a kennel setting and those requirements are even more vital for maintaining the health of the animal. Photo: Pixabay/wal_172619 In Minneapolis, the city’s...
Ask Dr. Aziza: Should I Be Concerned About My Dog’s Bad Breath?
Bad breath in dogs, also known as Halitosis, is a foul odor that comes from the mouth or oral cavity. The most common cause of halitosis is periodontal disease, which is a widespread concern in veterinary medicine. Let’s look into some of the causes of bad breath in dogs as well as how it can be treated and prevented in the future. What causes bad breath in dogs? There are five main reasons why a dog could have bad breath – let’s discuss each one more closely. Dental plaque: Plaque is a buildup of bacteria that accumulates...
Senior Kitty Bella Has a Lot of Life Left in Her & Plenty of Love to Share
Introducing dear, sweet Bella! She is a beautiful (like her name suggests) senior girl who reportedly lived in a quiet home her entire life. Sadly, Bella was brought in by her previous owner for surrender at the age of 14. The San Diego Humane Society, where she currently resides, is still getting to know her. She’s been fearful in their care to date, as she’s obviously very confused as to why she’s there. Photo: SDHS With a little time and patience, however, the shelter staff are confident this lovely calico girl with the...
Young Chance, the Black Lab, Has a Golden Personality He’d Like to Share
Hello all! Chance here … sharing about myself to find that lucky forever family. I am a 1-year-old male Labbie mix that exudes a zest for life, suggested by my abundant energy. I was discovered as a stray roaming in the desert heat when a good Samaritan rescued me and contacted DLRR to take me in so I would be well cared for until my forever family appeared. Lucky me, right? I have a wonderful personality, adore people, and get along well with other dogs but cats … well, I’m not sure. I am reportedly responsible and...
