SFO Gets New “Wag Brigade” Member, Duke the Cat

A 14-year-old rescue cat named Duke Ellington Morris is the San Francisco International Airport’s latest member of the Wag Brigade. What is the Wag Brigade, you ask? It’s a group of animals recruited to perform as therapy critters for harried passengers traveling through the Bay area. On December 3, 2013, SFO launched the program with the aim of bringing trained canines to the various terminals to make travel less stressful. The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) brought dogs certified through...

    Posted On: May 29, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Kelp: Your New Secret Weapon in Dental Care for Dogs and Cats!

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...

    Posted On: May 29, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Announcing APA!’s Newest Partner Wumbo Woof

May 28, 2023 APA! has a new partner to help save pets! Austin-based Wumbo Woof has pledged to donate $10,000 this year to support APA!s mission to help shelter cats and dogs find safe homes. The online family business offers customized dog accessories such as collars, harnesses, and leashes, through personalized engraving, and has pledged to donate a portion of every sale made throughout 2023 to APA! In addition, Wumbo Woof is sponsoring two kennels in APA!’s Sponsor A Kennel program. Each Cat Condo can house up to 27 cats a year and...

    Posted On: May 28, 2023 | Category: Austin Pets Alive InformationView Details

Underdog Animal Rescue and Rehab

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...

    Posted On: May 28, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information Information Veterinary CareView Details

What Can Your Cat’s Poop Tell You About Her Health?

As a cat parent, you know scooping the litter box is an important part of caring for your kitty. And while it may sound unpleasant, it’s also important to pay attention to what’s happening inside the box. It gets you acquainted with your cat’s normal elimination patterns, giving you a useful indicator of her overall health — and alerting you when something might be going wrong. This article takes a closer look at cat poop, and what it may be telling you about your feline friend’s health. PERFECTLY NORMAL POOP...

    Posted On: May 28, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information InformationView Details

How Probiotics Can Improve Dental Health in Dogs

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...

    Posted On: May 27, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

Common Ear Problems in Dogs and Cats

From infections to age-related hearing loss, our canine and feline companions are prone to several common ear problems. Does your dog or cat scratch his ears and shake his head a lot? If so, he may have a problem. Ear issues are among the most frequently seen conditions in veterinary practice. Unlike humans, who commonly have “earaches” involving the middle and inner ear, the majority of problems in animals involve the outer or external ear canal. 1. EAR INFECTIONS In most animals, ear disease takes the form of infections. In...

    Posted On: May 27, 2023 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Cat Information Dog Information InformationView Details

Don’t Cry This Kitty a River, Adopt Him Instead!

So, you’re looking for a friendly feline to welcome into your home for a forever friendship. One that won’t judge, will always be happy to see you, and looks forward to a good cuddle session when the time is right. Meet River, a 1-year-old domestic medium-hair mix with a gorgeous blue coat. River is currently in foster care through the Southern Arizona Cat Rescue in Tucson. Here’s what staff and his foster caregiver have put together for him. Ready to fall in love? Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Cats “Are you looking for...

    Posted On: May 26, 2023 | Category: Articles Cat Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Unchain Django by Giving Him a Forever Home

Okay, so he’s not exactly chained, but he doesn’t have the liberty of leaving the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson until a forever person comes along. After all, we can’t have him wandering the streets again. This is what the shelter staff at PACC had to say about this sweet boy. Django has a backstory that will really surprise you…just kidding. He was a stray like so many of our other wonderful PACC pups. Where do they all come from?? We wish Django could tell us his story, but we haven’t bridged the human/dog...

    Posted On: May 26, 2023 | Category: Articles Dog Information The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Austin FC 2023 Mascots of the Match

May 26, 2023 Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match. The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique...

    Posted On: May 26, 2023 | Category: Austin Pets Alive InformationView Details