Tips From a Vet for Dealing with Minor Medical Emergencies at Home
No pet parent wants to think about their fur baby getting hurt, but it’s still important to be prepared and know what to do in an emergency. Here are some pro tips from a veterinarian to help you deal with minor medical emergencies at home. Pet parents should prepare for minor medical emergencies that may arise with their furry companions. While some situations require immediate veterinary attention, there are several steps you can take at home to address minor issues and provide comfort to both you and your companion animal before...
Over 40 Dogs At Overcrowded Louisiana Shelter Get One-Way Ticket To New Jersey For New Life
Homeless and surrendered animals arrive almost daily at Louisiana shelters who are over capacity. That is why with your help, we are flying over 40 dogs out of the overcrowded shelter to freedom in New Jersey. The Animal Rescue Site is sponsoring a Greater Good Charities’ Good Flight (called Flight to Freedom) on April 30th. The passengers on the flight will include dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. Photo: Iberville Parish Animal Shelter Sadly, animal shelters across the country are seeing an increase in animal intakes and a decrease...
Re-register now for Weekly Community Conversations!
The Weekly Community Conversations have become so popular that we have reached the maximum registrations allowed! Which means we need you to please re-register for the weekly Monday 11AM PT/2PM ET call now. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Zoom with the new link, which you can add to your calendar. These 50-minute calls are a collaborative space to share exciting new programs and research, discuss uncomfortable topics, connect with peers in the industry, and more, all while sharing a common goal of preserving the...
Can Dogs Eat Sausages? Vet-Verified Facts & FAQ
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dogs are masters of eating things they shouldn’t, whether it’s stealing food from our plates or tasting that new plant you bought. When it comes to human food, plenty of things are safe for them (though not necessarily healthy), but a few foods can be toxic. So, if your pet has just eaten something they shouldn’t, finding out how safe it was is vital. A food that dogs are particularly fond of is...
Heartbroken pleas for woman to dump boyfriend over video with dog
As pet owners, we will often pick a partner based on how they interact with our animals. We want to think that we’re picking someone warm and gentle who will love our pets as unconditionally as we do – even if they get frustrated with our pets. So, after sharing a video of her boyfriend playing outside with her dog, one TikTok user, @bricksmom, ended up getting her feed flooded with people encouraging her to dump her boyfriend. The video was posted with the caption, “camera’s are a woman’s best friend.” She...
Marineland Faces Outrage as Whale Deaths Surge, Public Demands Closure
Marineland, a popular Canadian tourist attraction located near Niagara Falls, faces mounting allegations and scrutiny over its treatment of captive animals. Reports from several sources reveal a concerning trend of animal deaths and allegations of poor conditions, prompting legal actions and public outcry against the park. Photo: PexelsMarineland faces accusations of animal cruelty. Recent Animal Deaths Raise Alarm In the past few years, Marineland has witnessed an alarming number of deaths among its captive marine mammals. Notably, the park...
A Celebration of Giving: The Enduring Power of Volunteers
Apr 22, 2024 In a world brimming with busy lives and personal goals, we take a momentto celebrate the incredible impact of volunteers. Their dedication embodies the very best of humanity: our interconnectedness, compassion, and unwavering commitment to building a better world together. This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we’re shining a light on the profound power of volunteerism, not just for the good it does in the world, but for the enriching experiences it offers volunteers themselves. Volunteers are the threads that weave...
Thanks To Your Support, Over 400 Pets Were Spayed/Neutered In Alaska
Greater Good Charities’ Good Fix team arrived in the remote city of Moose Pass located in Kenai Peninsula Borough, Alaska. The shortage of veterinarians and the rising costs of vet care are impacting the citizens of Alaska as well. Thanks to your generous donations, the support of locals, and the devotion of the volunteers and staff, a free clinic took place in late March that resulted in 406 cats and dogs being spayed/neutered. Photo: Greater Good Charities It took a village, literally, to arrange and make the clinic a success. The...
Introducing the Dogsters: Savanna and Penny, Her Spunky Chihuahua Mix
Hi, I’m Savanna Stanfield, a former science teacher and now a writer and editor at Dogster. I’ll be sharing my life with Penny, a sassy and spunky Chihuahua mix, on a weekly basis. Penny is my first experience with dog ownership, and my husband, daughter, and I certainly have our hands full with her, but every day is something exciting and new because we truly never know what she’ll do next. I can’t wait to share Penny and my experiences with dog ownership with you! Penny’s favorite spot on the couch A Little...
What Is Lure-Reward Dog Training?
Lure-reward training is by far the quickest and easiest technique for teaching dogs the meaning of our verbal instructions and for regularly testing comprehension as proof of training. Dog training is almost entirely about communication, specifically teaching dogs our language, that is, ESL*…. Initially, food lures are used to teach the meaning of handsignals, and then food lures are phased out and handsignals are used to teach the meaning of verbal instructions. Dogs learn handsignals quickly because they are a language dogs...
