You Helped Sick Puppies at Risk of Euthanasia Get Second Chance
Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program are transforming the lives of shelter pets. A litter of pit bull/ Boston terrier mix puppies were surrendered to an overcrowded shelter in Oklahoma. They attempted to get the puppies transported on one of Greater Good Charities’ Good Flights, but the puppies all contracted kennel cough. The pups needed a rescue to take them in to help them recover. Tornado Alley Bulldog Rescue stepped up to help and told us, “That’s when they needed a...
New Bill Aims to End Painful Experiments Funded by Taxpayer Dollars
In laboratories across the United States, thousands of beagles endure painful experiments. The public rarely sees the suffering these animals face. But new legislation, known as the Preventing Animal Abuse and Waste Act of 2021 (PAAW Act), aims to change that. Sponsored by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), this act seeks to prohibit federal funding for research that causes significant pain or distress to dogs and cats. Photo: PexelsAnimals endure excruciating experiments funded by taxpayer dollars. The Dark Reality of Laboratory Experiments Many people...
Important Preventative Care Tips to Prolong Your Dog’s or Cat’s Life
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...
Moo-ve Over Men: Cows Prefer Women’s Company, Study Finds
In the burgeoning field of animal-assisted therapy, cows have quietly emerged as unlikely yet effective companions. A recent study reveals that cows show a marked preference for women over men during therapeutic interactions. This discovery highlights intriguing gender dynamics in animal therapy and opens new avenues for bovine-assisted therapeutic practices. Photo: PexelsNew research shows cows prefer female company in therapy. Unique Therapeutic Companions Cows are not the first animals that come to mind when considering therapy options....
Recruit, repurpose, recycle: how to get more pets into foster care right now
This post originally ran in 2019. “How can we recruit more foster caregivers?” is a common question by organizations that want to save more lives. However, the real question they may be trying to answer is a little broader in scope: “How can we put more pets into foster care?” When it comes to placing more pets in foster homes, recruitment is only one piece of the puzzle. Through “repurposing,” your organization can turn supporters into foster caregivers. “Recycling” the caregivers...
In One Afternoon, Kitten Gets Rescued From Clothes Dryer, Car Engine, and Tree
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! I was working as a telephone company technician and had just finished a job at an apartment building near Ocean Beach, California, when three young boys ran up to me for some help. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARTUR PAWLAK They had found a kitten and stuck him in a running clothes dryer in the apartments’ laundry room. They ran out and the door locked behind them. I used my screwdriver...
Colorado Wildlife Officers Help Free Black Bear Cub Trapped in Wire Fencing
“Kids can get into everything.” That’s what the Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northeast Region reported on its Twitter page recently. The kid in question? A black bear cub. According to a thread of tweets, wildlife officers headed out after learning of the cub in distress. It was caught in wire fencing in Evergreen. Kids can get into everything, even bear cubs. Wildlife officers responded to a cub stuck in some gnarly wire fencing in Evergreen on Saturday. The sow is nearby, but she’s not able to help free her...
Animal Shelters Struggle To Care For Massive Influx of Kittens During “Kitten Season”
The changing of seasons is something most people look forward to – especially spring and summer. However, animal shelters experience a different season as the days start to get longer. Starting in April, animal shelters start to see a large influx of kittens and expectant moms in what is called “Kitten Season”. Photo: Berkeley Humane While the phrase “Kitten Season” sounds like something out of a dream, it is actually a very stressful time for shelters who are already overcrowded due to a decrease in adopters....
Dogs and Snow: How Penny Feels About That Cold White Stuff
Hi, I’m Savanna! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my spunky Chihuahua mix, Penny. Some dogs and snow go hand-in-hand, and breeds such as Huskies, Saint Bernards, and Newfoundlands, among others, were actually bred for working in the snow. Other dogs just love to romp around in the snow, regardless of what breed they are. However, Chihuahuas and Chihuahua mixes, not so much, even the long-haired ones like my sweet Penny. Living in Alabama, we only get snow that sticks once every 2–3 years. So the first time...
Allergies in Dogs and Cats – They Suffer Too!
If you Google “pet allergies” the entire coveted first page of results is dedicated to humans’ allergies to dogs and cats. But! Our beloved furry best friends can suffer from their own allergic reactions – to the environment, foods, and more. That’s right. Contrary to what Google would have you believe, many of us searching up “pet allergies” are actually trying to figure out how to give relief to our animal companions suffering from allergies – rather than how to find relief from them!...
