Cats & Songbirds
Each year, millions of songbirds are killed by roaming cats. Here’s how to keep your kitty from adding to the statistics. Cats are hardwired to hunt. Just move a laser light across the floor and watch your kitty skillfully stalk, pounce and jump on it. Outdoor cats do the same, except their quarry includes rodents, insects, and birds. Unfortunately, cats don’t differentiate between those pesky mice nesting under your deck, and the songbirds visiting your garden. And that’s a problem, because many species of songbird are...
Discover the Secret Equation Behind Nature’s Most Elegant Flyers and Swimmers
When we marvel at a bird in flight or watch a whale glide through the water, the beauty and efficiency of their movements are captivating. Beneath these graceful motions lies a simple, yet powerful mathematical equation that predicts how quickly these animals flap their wings or fins. This universal equation, as revealed by recent studies, hinges on just two factors: body mass and wing area. Photo: PexelsScientists discovered a universal equation predicting animal wingbeat and fin stroke frequencies. Body Mass and Wing Area: The Key Variables...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Artificial intelligence, getting pets into foster and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How animal well-being organizations are using artificial intelligence to help pets and peopleCurious about how artificial intelligence (AI) might help your animal organization? We asked folks on Maddie’s® Pet Forum to share how they’re using it to help pets and people (and themselves!). Here are a few answers below. Writing anything and everything from adoption biographies (bios) to newsletter stories, thank you notes and even grants “As...
The Future of Animal Pain Relief
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...
10 Facts About the Mysterious, Myth-Inspiring Ocean
Oceans cover the majority of our planet and provide countless environmental, health, economic, and cultural benefits. To mark their importance – and encourage everyone to help keep them healthy – World Ocean Day is observed on June 8. In celebration of this occasion, learn more about them! They’re Deeper Than Any Poetry You’ve Read PHOTO: PIXABAY / STOCKSNAP We all know the oceans’ depths are impressive, but just how impressive they are is staggering. The deepest part of any ocean – called the Challenger...
Service Dogs Transform Lives of Veterans Battling PTSD
The bond between humans and dogs has long been cherished. For military members and veterans, this relationship can be lifesaving. Research increasingly shows that service dogs may significantly reduce symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), providing hope and improved quality of life for those who have served our country. Photo: PexelsService dogs are trained to interrupt anxiety attacks and nightmares. Understanding PTSD in Veterans PTSD affects a substantial number of military personnel and veterans. Symptoms can include...
Hundreds of Shelter Cats Will Board Flight to Freedom to Find Forever Homes
June is National Adopt a Cat Month, and what better way to celebrate than by saving hundreds of shelter cats and kittens on this month’s Flight to Freedom. The sad reality is that shelters are overflowing with homeless cats and kittens just as “kitten season” begins. Countless cats are at risk of euthanasia due to lack of space and adopters. Photo: Cara’s House The Animal Rescue Site is teaming up with Greater Good Charities’ Good Flights to fly over 200 cats out of overcrowded shelters in California to...
Poppy and the Other Woman: Dr. Karyn Joins the Pack
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn. Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. Have you ever felt like the third wheel in a relationship? Surplus to requirement? An unwelcome addition? Well, that’s exactly how I felt when my (now) husband and I first got together. Poppy and Reece had been together for almost two years when I moved in on her territory,...
Sea Otters Save California’s Kelp Forests from Extinction
Southern sea otters, known for their playful antics and endearing appearances, are more than just charming residents of California’s central coast. Over the past century, they have played a crucial role in preventing the widespread decline of kelp forests, providing an unexpected yet vital service to these underwater ecosystems. Photo: PexelsSouthern sea otters are crucial to the survival of California’s kelp forests. From Near Extinction to Environmental Stewards In the 19th century, southern sea otters faced near extinction due...
Rescue Dog Becomes Beloved Companion in a Home for Adults with Special Needs
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! When I was 11, my dad got a job as the on-site manager at a home for adults with special needs. We moved to the Bombay Hills in New Zealand and we had 10 acres, so we could get some sheep, cows and pigs (which I loved). However, this was a huge change for me, and a month after we moved, my parents said we could get a dog. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINPICTURES On December 2, we went...
