Tranquil tails: transform your dog or cat’s anxiety with natural ingredients
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Hundreds of Dogs and Cats Escape Toxic Testing Lab Into Arms of Freedom
In an unprecedented move that has stirred the animal welfare community, the Beagle Freedom Project (BFP) has closed down a significant animal testing laboratory in Nowata, Oklahoma, rescuing over 200 dogs and cats from years of experimentation. This landmark action not only saves these animals from further harm but also marks a pivotal shift in the approach to animal testing for flea and tick products. Photo: PexelsTesting can involve exposure to harmful chemicals causing suffering. A New Beginning for Rescued Animals The closure of the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Becoming inclusive of your whole community, Camp Maddie and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How a 2023 Open Arms Challenge winner became more accessible and inclusive of its entire communityDuring the 2023 Open Arms Challenge, Grand Prize winner Harris County Pets of Houston, TX, (HCP) did its very best to ensure the practices and services offered were easily accessible and did not exclude anyone. Equipped with information from Community Conversations and Maddie’s® Pet Forum, they were able to make a number of changes that… Learn More...
Cat Gets Stuck Under Car, and Woman Trying to Get Her Out is Forced to Leave the Road
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! June 13, a Friday, on my way to a meeting, a light grey ball of fur dropped out from under the vehicle in front of me while sitting at a light. It scurried across, stopping in the middle of the road. Another car had stopped and we tried to catch the ball of fur, but it kept getting away. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / GITTI LOHR It ended up under my car, in the wheel well of the front tire. The...
Mets Star Pete Alonso Pledges $1,000 Donation to Rescues for Each Home Run He Hits This Year
More than 6 million pets end up in animal shelters each year, and nearly 1 million are euthanized, according to the ASPCA. A New York Mets star is using his baseball skills to help lower that number. Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has announced that for each home run he hits in the 2024 baseball season, his organization The Alonso Foundation will donate $1,000 to animal shelters. That could end up being around $50,000, as, not including the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season, Alonso is averaging 44 home runs per season throughout his career....
Rescued Cow Finds Comfort In Late Blind Cow’s Bouncy Ball At Sanctuary
As staff and volunteers at The Gentle Barn, animal sanctuaries for abused animals, mourn the loss of beloved rescue cow, Faith, her memory lives on in their hearts and with her beloved bouncy ball that has recently brought comfort to a new rescued cow. Faith was rescued by The Gentle Barn California in 2008 with a severe eye infection that went untreated and resulted in her going blind. She adapted to her new life without her sight and took comfort in a large bouncy ball that was always by her side. The staff shared that she would...
My Dog Ate Aluminum Foil! Our Vet Explains What to Do Now
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dogs seem to love eating all sorts of weird and wonderful things, even things that shouldn’t be edible! Of course, if you’ve had something delicious wrapped in aluminum foil, it might explain the appeal of eating some of this shiny metal material. If your dog has managed to feast on a sheet of aluminum foil, you’re obviously going to be worried about what to do next. The good news is that they will...
Senior Dog Chief, Who Has Spent Years At Shelter, Scores Loving Home On Super Bowl Sunday
A 75-year-old woman from Williamstown, New Jersey, lost the love of her life in 2016, but has found unconditional love again with an overlooked senior shelter dog at Burlington County Animal Shelter. Rose Ragone lives all alone after losing her husband and her only daughter headed to California for college. She has been very lonely and when she heard about the shelter’s Super Bowl Sunday “Tail”-gate party she decided to drive the 42 miles to meet some of the shelter pets. While she has no intention of adopting, it was love...
Top 11 Supplies That Make Life Easier for Senior Dogs
Caring for a senior dog requires adjustments to ensure they lead a comfortable and happy life. Older dogs can slow down, become less active, develop joint pain, and experience other effects of aging. However, several household items can help enhance the quality of life for pups in their golden years. Here’s a list of the top 11 supplies that can make things easier for senior dogs. 1. Orthopedic Beds and Mattresses An orthopedic bed is a comfortable and supportive place for your senior dog to rest. There are also orthopedic mattresses...
Revitalize Your Pet’s Health with Collagen Peptides
When you think of collagen, you probably think of that magical potion poured into coffees and smoothies each morning by those in search of the elixir of youth. But think again! In the right format and formulation, collagen can be a game-changer for companion animal health. In a world of ever-increasing stressors, our dogs and cats have become more than just four-legged friends. They are our everything. Emotional support animals, winter-time toe-warmers, personal trainers, loyal lifetime companions, an escape into true love when the world...
