Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Maddie’s Insights, keeping tenants & pets together and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New Year, new Maddie’s Insights! Foster care and the Human-Animal BondThe New Year is here and so are new Maddie’s® Insights! Join us on Thursday, January 11th at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for Foster Care and the Human Animal Bond with Laura A. Reese, PhD, Professor, Departments of Urban and Regional Planning, Global Urban Studies, and Political Science, Michigan State University. It is commonplace among those… Learn More On demand webcast: Keeping...
Benefits of Insect Protein for Dogs and Cats
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...
How to Teach Your Dog Not to Chew Things She Shouldn’t
Puppies and young dogs love to chew on things — and that can sometimes include your best shoes or the leg of your dining room table. Training your new best friend not to chew household items means redirecting her to what she can chew. Our dogs are bundles of joy, but depending on their age and level of training (or lack of same) they can also be whirlwinds of destruction when it comes to our favorite shoes, furniture, and anything else they can sink their teeth into. If your young dog or puppy loves chewing on things he shouldn’t,...
Terrified Cat Goes to Foster Home After Her Human Dies, Takes Months to Come Out of Her Shell
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 volunteer as a foster for a local rescue, and an older cat (7-years-old) named Ginny came into our care. She had been without proper socialization for months after the death of her owner, and I stepped up as her foster, hoping I could help her, but fully expecting she would be in our care permanently. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / RANYA From October 31 until February 23, she shared our home,...
Turning Highways of Death into Safe Passages for Wildlife With Corridors and Crossings
The intersection of wildlife habitats and human infrastructure presents unique challenges. Across the United States, wildlife corridors and crossings have emerged as vital solutions, mitigating risks for both animals and humans. Animals, in their quest for food, water, and mates, often encounter dangerous barriers like highways. In the U.S., over a million automobile accidents annually involve wildlife, leading to significant costs and ecological disruptions, National Geographic reports. These collisions are not just hazardous for drivers but...
Special Needs Cats At North Carolina Sanctuary Receive Toys & Treats Thanks To Your Support
Your generous donations have provided much-needed supplies to special needs cats who want to thank you. Blind Cat Rescue & Sanctuary in North Carolina is a safe haven for cats and kittens with any ailment. Cats arrive from near and far for a second chance at life. It all started in 2004 with a blind cat named Louie. Alana Miller and her daughter were volunteering at a shelter and decided to take Louie home. They quickly realized he behaved like a “normal” cat by running and playing. They wanted to give the overlooked and often...
Trying to Train a Picky Dog? Offer High-Value Treats!
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...
Heroic Police Officer Rescues and Adopts Abandoned Kitten Tabby Rashard
In the quiet corners of North Charleston, South Carolina, a story unfolded that touched the hearts of many. What appeared to be a routine animal rescue turned into proof of the bonds that form between humans and animals. Photo: Facebook / North Charleston Police DepartmentPatrolman Dontavis Jones discovered a four-week-old kitten in a dumpster while off-duty. Unexpected Discovery Leads to a New Beginning Patrolman Dontavis Jones, an officer with the North Charleston Police Department, encountered a surprising situation while off-duty. As WSAZ...
Kitten Helps New Owner Recover From a Traumatic Brain Injury
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! In 2011, I was in a roll over car accident at freeway speed. I sustained a moderate traumatic brain injury. A few months later, I was still in therapies to recover function. It was brutal, exhausting and frustrating. I was in pain, had frequent migraines, and was always tired. Life seemed hopeless. At one point, I seriously considered suicide. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ARTACTIVEART During...
Family Encouraged to Put Down Kitten with Seizures, But They Won’t Give Up on Her
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! On Thanksgiving, I needed to run to the store to pick up a few things. For some reason, I decided to go a completely different way down a back alley. From a distance, I saw what looked like a tiny stuffed animal. As I got closer, I realized it was actually a small kitten. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY She was facedown, covered in ants, and smelled of urine. I picked her up and was surprised to...
