Bonded Felines Sweet Pea & French Toast Need a Forever Home Together
Like a fish needing water, Sweet Pea needs French Toast. The Southern Arizona Cat Rescue believes them to be relatives of some sort with a very special bond. These girls have been through a lot since they’ve known the . . . living outdoors, trying to survive after being possibly abandoned, and the loss of some of their babies are just a few of the major things. They didn’t choose this life, but SACatRescue wants nothing more than to help them find the happily-ever-after life they deserve! Both girls are sweet but take a while to...
The Surprising History of the Rainbow Bridge Poem
On August 28th, it will be Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day. The point is to set aside a day to remember the animal companions we’ve lost. While few of us need anything like that to conjure up images of our pets or remember just how much we miss them, it’s still a great time to appreciate the sentiment behind the now-famous poem commemorating the passing of our beloved pets. If you love animals, you’re likely familiar with the Rainbow Bridge. In fact, many shelters and rescues hand out copies or approximations of it to...
Australian Cattle Dog in Mass. Turns Out to Be One Heck of a Batter
Dogs are great at so many games, like playing fetch, catching a Frisbee midair, and playing baseball — um, wait, what? Yup, their agility seems to know few bounds because one Australian cattle dog is darned impressive with a whiffle ball bat when she’s at the mound. Okay, so maybe she doesn’t necessarily stand on a plate within a diamond, but she’s freakin good, nonetheless! Photo: Instagram/@therealbigpupi Enter Pepper, a 6-year-old blue heeler living in Marblehead, Massachusetts. For the past three years, Pepper has...
Heatstroke in Dogs: It Happens in a Heartbeat
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...
Dog Grooming Tips for Different Coat Types
Is your dog’s coat long or short, smooth or coarse? When it comes to successfully grooming her at home, knowing her coat type and the tools to use with it is invaluable. Grooming your dog has a lot of benefits. It not only helps keeps her coat and skin healthy, but it also makes her feel better and enhances the bond you share with her. How you groom your dog depends primarily on the type of coat she has. Generally, long-haired dogs require more maintenance than short-haired ones, but there are a lot of variations to consider. Is your...
Humane education program resources for your animal organization
Would you like to help students in your community cultivate empathy and gain the knowledge and tools to make more informed and socially responsible choices by incorporating humane education programs at your animal With growing interest and ongoing discussion about this topic, we hope you’ll upload and peruse resources to help take your humane education programs to the next level. It’s the ultimate “pay it forward” — teaching today’s youth about empathy and compassion towards animals to make the world...
California Bill Would Allow People & Pets to Be Buried Together if Passed
A new bill (528) introduced by California Assemblywoman Jacqui Irwin would allow public and private cemeteries to create separate sections within them where family pets can be buried with their owners. “Humans spend over a decade of their lives with their pets, building strong and irreplaceable bonds,” Irwin was quoted in the bill analysis. “It is natural for owners to want to keep their furry members close in the afterlife.” Photo: Pixabay/Pexels California Bill 528 Irwin, a Democrat, represents California’s...
How To Reduce Back-to-School Separation Anxiety in Your Pets
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruiting foster caregivers, Shelter Animals Count data and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can helpHaving trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization? Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like home, landlord and veterinarian checks...
Why Choose Sustainable Fish Oil Supplements for Your Dog?
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...
