Pregnant Dog Hours Away From Being Euthanized Is Recovering Alongside Her Puppies, Thanks To You

Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of shelter dogs, like Sadie. A very thin and ragged looking golden retriever mix arrived at a high-kill shelter in Oklahoma. She was pregnant and a plea for help was sent out to rescue groups. Photo: Pups & Promises Animal Rescue Pups & Promises Animal Rescue arrived late one Friday afternoon and pulled the skinny dog moments before she was to be euthanized. She was named Sadie and taken in by a foster family. The...

    Posted On: May 23, 2024 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

SpotOn Fence Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown

Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give SpotOn Fence a rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars. Quality: 5/5 Usability: 5/5 Accuracy: 4.9/5 Value: 4.8/5 One of the best ways to keep your dog safe is having a fence. But if you live on a large property or have HOA restrictions, keeping your dog contained can be a challenge. Luckily, with SpotOn you don’t have to worry about building a fence or committing to a specific perimeter. SpotOn is a GPS-smart fence that allows your dog to roam free while giving you peace of mind that your best bud is...

    Posted On: May 23, 2024 | Category: ArticlesView Details

PetPace Health 2.0 Smart Collar Review 2024: An Expert’s Breakdown

Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give PetPace Health 2.0 Smart Collar a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Quality: 4.5/5 Battery Life: 4/5 Connectivity: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Early intervention for certain diseases and illnesses can be lifesaving for dogs. However, because warning signs are often subtle, it’s often difficult to detect them in the early stages. Monitoring your dog’s health also usually involves a lot of observation and guesswork because dogs can’t verbally tell us how they’re feeling. In many ways, the...

    Posted On: May 23, 2024 | Category: ArticlesView Details

From Hunger to Hope: The Impact of Dry Food and Guitars on Vulnerable Children in Myanmar

Thank you to all who have donated to the dry food program and our benefit buy for sports and music to help keep the children of Myanmar boarding schools fed and safe and allow them to be kids again. Myanmar has been a place of political conflict and strife for years, and it has taken a huge toll of the safety of the people there. Many people are considered stateless and have no papers linking them to any of the governing bodies that control different regions of the country. Healthcare systems are inadequate, as are school systems, and the...

    Posted On: May 23, 2024 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

From Sea to Shining Teeth: The Benefits of Sea Kelp for Oral Health

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 23, 2024 | Category: Animal Wellness Magazine Dog Information InformationView Details

The disconnect between pet-friendly and inclusive housing policies

The benefits of renting a home to a pet owner are remarkable. Pet-friendly vacancies fill up faster, they are easier to fill and renters stay longer in pet-friendly housing.  On a recent Community Conversations, these benefits and what can be done were discussed in “Keeping Pets and People Together in Rental Housing.”  Two industry experts from Michelson Found Animals Foundation spoke on the importance of being truly inclusive when it comes to pet policies: Ross Barker, Program Director of Pet Inclusive Housing and Judy...

    Posted On: May 23, 2024 | Category: Chew On This InformationView Details

Otters’ Tool Use May Keep Them Fed – And Protect Their Teeth – When Their Preferred Foods Are Scarce

People are often enamored with otters because they’re an adorable animal. They’re also really smart, though. Research indicates they’ve been using tools for thousands of years, even perfecting the technique over the generations. Now new research shows the otters most skilled at tool use may also have an advantage when preferred prey isn’t available. A study recently published in the journal Science tracked 196 tagged southern sea otters off the coast of California to see how their tool use impacted their dietary...

    Posted On: May 23, 2024 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Cats & Kittens At Rikers Island Cat Rescue Won’t Go Hungry, Thanks to You

Your donations of pet food and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of shelter cats at Rikers Island Cat Rescue in New York. The rescue is run by volunteers who help rehabilitate and socialize the countless feral and stray cats on the 413-acre island (which is also home to New York City’s largest jail). The goal is for each cat to find a loving home. Meet a few of the cats that are thriving thanks to your generous donations. Leo Photo: Rikers Island Cat Rescue This little fella was...

    Posted On: May 22, 2024 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Young Dolphin Murdered on Louisiana Beach, Authorities Hunt for Shooter

On a quiet beach in Cameron Parish, Louisiana, a somber discovery was made. A juvenile bottlenose dolphin was found deceased, ABC7 News reports, its body marred by multiple gunshot wounds, a shocking act of violence against marine wildlife. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) swiftly responded to this distressing report. Photo: PexelsA juvenile dolphin was found shot dead in Louisiana. Investigation and Necropsy Findings The stranding was initially reported by a concerned citizen to the Southeast Marine Mammal Stranding...

    Posted On: May 22, 2024 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details

Neglected Dachshund Dumped By Breeder At Shelter Gets Care She Needs

Your donations of pet supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS Program are transforming the lives of pets, like Allie. A double dappled Dachshund that was deemed “unsellable” by the breeder was brought to a local shelter in Oklahoma. Photo: LowRider Dachshund Rescue This coloring of dog is a result of breeding two dapple Dachshunds, which is not advised due to the increased health risks. Just like “double merle” coloring in other dogs breeds, double dappled Dachshunds can be blind, deaf, or both. Dachshund...

    Posted On: May 22, 2024 | Category: Articles The Animal Rescue SiteView Details