How Acupressure Helps Brachycephalic Dogs Breathe Easier
Flat-faced dogs like pugs and Boston terriers are undeniably cute — but their short noses mean they’re prone to respiratory problems. This acupressure session can help your brachycephalic companion breathe better. If you share your life with a brachycephalic dog, then you’re aware that these flat-faced, short-nosed breeds are susceptible to breathing problems that can be uncomfortable at best, and life-threatening at worst. Aside from avoiding strenuous exercise, managing stress, and keeping your brachycephalic dog indoors...
Dog Paralyzed By Bullet Maintains Positive Attitude and is ‘Ready to Make a Difference’
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! Hi I’m Oakley, a paralyzed dog with a positive attitude who’s ready to make a difference! DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MANFRED RICHTER I was an owner surrender to a local shelter in North Carolina at the age of 8 weeks, and they were told I was born paralyzed in my back legs. Thank goodness I wasn’t there long. The shelter was a scary place. I was rescued, and taken to the vet...
‘Soul Mate’: Man Remembers the Bond He Shared with Special Cat for 18.5 Years
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! Ripley and her sister, Ursula, were born near Chickasha, Oklahoma, on August 5, 1996, the day I left Missouri for a new job in Oklahoma. I named Ripley after the character Ripley in the movie Alien. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TK MCLEAN The day I brought them home, when I picked them up one in each hand, their little hearts were beating fast, yet they did not fight or struggle. Ripley took up a...
Foster Volunteer Goes to Pick Up Eight Kittens, But Another One Sneaks Into the Group
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’ve fostered a lot of animals over the years, and I’ve found large litters of kittens are, without question, the easiest. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / BLANDINE SCHILLINGER I went to the high-kill shelter to pick up a litter of eight kittens who were 4-weeks-old. When I got home and opened the kennel, out poured nine kittens! Somehow, a little 3-week old kitten, who had been slated...
International Whaling Commission Sounds Alarm Over Vaquita’s Imminent Extinction
In a historic move, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has issued its first-ever extinction alert in its 70-year history, drawing urgent attention to the vaquita, the world’s smallest marine mammal and among the most endangered species on Earth. This extinction alert underscores the dire situation of the vaquita, a small porpoise native to Mexico’s Gulf of California. As IFL Science reports, with an estimated population of just 10 individuals, the vaquita faces imminent extinction unless immediate and effective...
Holiday Traditions That Are Fun To Do With Pets
The holiday season is filled with joy, delicious food and traditions passed down from generations. It is an exciting time of year that we get to spend with those we love, including our beloved pets. While the holidays can be stressful for our furry friends, there are some activities and traditions that are sure to get their tails wagging and spread cheer. Check out some fun (think cardboard box to cats) ideas below. Advent Calendars Photo: Pixabay/JackieLou DL These are for all the good (or mostly good) boys and girls who receive a special...
Justice for Xyla: Dog Dumped in Trash Finds New Hope
In a shocking incident in Lehigh Acres, Florida, a 16-year-old Shih Tzu named Xyla found herself at the center of a heartbreaking story of neglect and abuse. After the unfortunate death of her owners, Xyla was subject to an act of cruelty that shocked the community. Photo: Facebook / Lee County Sheriff’s OfficeXyla was discovered abandoned in a dumpster, stuffed in a trash bag. A Disheartening Discovery On December 14, employees at a Family Dollar store made a distressing discovery. Inside a trash bag in the store’s dumpster, they...
7-Year-Old Dog Surrendered By The Only Family She Has Ever Known Just Wants Someone To Love
For the past seven years, a sweet pup named Dutchess was in a loving home. She loved her family dearly but was surrendered to Animal Care Centers of NYC in Brooklyn due to a child’s allergy. She has been overlooked for the past 150 days at the shelter, so staff put together a video to show what a good girl she is. It was posted on TikTok with the caption, “7 year old Dutchess is looking for a heart to rule over! Meet her at Brooklyn ACC during adoption hours. No appointment is necessary.” @nycacc 7 year old Dutchess is...
Choosing a Boarding Kennel for Your Dog
Your guide to finding a boarding kennel that will provide the best possible care for your dog. Whether you travel for business or pleasure, it’s sometimes necessary to leave your dog behind. Hiring a pet sitter or asking a friend or family member to look after your companion while you’re away are both common solutions — but you can also opt to have him stay at a boarding kennel where he’ll get round-the-clock care. Before going this route, it’s vitally important to choose a reputable, well-run facility where you...
Wishing you peace and joy this holiday season
Happy holidays from all of us at Maddie’s Fund®! We want to thank you for working so hard all year long, by doing your best to keep pets and people together. It’s not always easy, but the pets and people who have been touched by the kindness shown to them by either yourself or your organization, will remember that forever. We hope the unconditional love of the animals in your lives — your family pets, your fosters, the animals in your shelters and rescue organizations, the community cats snuggling down in insulated straw...
