Diva June Would Like to Relieve You of the Duty of Ruling Your Own Castle
Meet June! The best way to describe this gorgeous girl is “one of a kind” and “beats to her own unique drum.” At 5.5 years old, she’s a mature lady with a touch of diva and wants to be the queen of your — soon to be hers — castle, thank you very much! According to Southern Arizona Cat Rescue, June tends to keep to herself. Nevertheless, she really likes having HER person. At her foster home, for example, she chose the teenager of the family and follows him around everywhere, even monitoring him from...
A Guide On The Best Spots to Pet Your Dog or Cat
Petting is a great way to show affection and bond with your four-legged friend, however, not all animals enjoy being petted in the same way. Understanding where to pet your dog or cat can make a significant difference in their comfort and happiness. To learn more about where – or where not – to pet your furry friends, take a look at our guide on the best spots to pet a dog or cat! Best spots to pet a dog Every dog is unique, so what feels nice to one dog may not necessarily be enjoyable for another. The good news is that there are...
Teach Your Dog Not to Fear Loud Noises
Thunder, fireworks, and other loud noises turn many dogs into nervous wrecks. Here’s how to prevent a fear reaction from developing in your own dog, so he’ll learn to take scary sounds in stride. Do a quick internet search on how many dogs are afraid of noises like fireworks and thunder, and you’ll find around 30% suffer from this anxiety. That’s a lot of noise-phobic dogs. Noise phobia is one of the hardest behavioral issues to deal with because you can’t control either Mother Nature or neighbors celebrating the...
4 Ways to Treat Common Digestive Issues in Dogs
According to a study of nearly 4,000 dogs, three of the most common reasons for digestive issues in dogs are vomiting, diarrhea, and constipation. Chances are, as a pup parent, this is not news to you. Given that stomach troubles in dogs account for 10 percent of veterinary visits, you’ve likely had your fair share of doggie digestive woes. Fortunately, with the right diet and treatment, there are ways to give your dog ongoing relief from gastrointestinal tract (GI) issues. Identifying the underlying cause of your dog’s digestive...
The Importance of Thoughtful Sourcing for Dog Food Ingredients
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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...
