Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Camp Maddie is almost here, Family Bondedness and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The next Maddie’s Insights will cover the Family Bondedness ScaleJoin us on December 14th for the next webcast in the Maddie’s® Insights series, “The Development of and Research on the Family Bondedness Scale.” This one hour event will be presented by William M. Nugent, PhD, Professor at the College of Social Work, The University of Tennessee in Knoxville, TN. The Family Bondedness Scale (FBS) was… Learn More New research...
How Dogs Are Helping People with Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s service dogs are a relatively new concept, but they can make a positive difference to the lives of people diagnosed with this devastating disease. Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that affects many of our seniors. In the US alone, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million people are living with this dreaded disease. Short-term memory loss, confusion, and an inability to navigate familiar surroundings are some of the signs. This progressive condition is extremely stressful for both patients...
Adopting a New Dog? Follow These 10 Steps to Success
Whether you’re a first-time dog parent, or are adopting your second, third (or tenth!) dog, following these ten steps will help ensure success — and a happy, healthy companion. Congratulations on your new dog! If you’re a first-time dog parent (or even if you aren’t), you may have some questions. How much exercise does your new dog need? What should she eat? Where should she sleep? How do you go about training her? Below are ten steps to establishing a trusting, loving and healthy relationship with your new four-legged...
13-Year-Old ‘Sir Charles the Cat’ Ready to Rule Benevolently Over Forever Home
This story was submitted by our shelter friend The Cat House on the Kings. The Cat House on the Kings saves pets’ lives in the Fresno County, California area, and the Animal Rescue Site is proud to share their stories. You can learn more about their work here! Please may we introduce Sir Charles, our royal Flame Point with all the gentlemanly qualities of a sovereign. PHOTO: THE CAT HOUSE ON THE KINGS For those reading this that are reaching their golden years, you understand that although your mind may be in your youth, your body has...
Shelter Cat Goes on Adventure That Takes Him From Abu Dhabi to the U.S.
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! My husband and I had moved to Abu Dhabi in the UAE, and it was one of many stops as we worked our way around the world. We had fostered cats previously when we lived in Taiwan, and I knew that I wanted to do the same in AD. My friend and I visited the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the world’s leading falcon care specialists, who are also a no kill animal shelter. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY /...
Tulsa Sets New Standard in Animal Welfare with Groundbreaking Pet Care Law
Tulsa, Oklahoma has recently introduced a groundbreaking law that sets higher standards for pet care, particularly for animals kept outdoors. This law is a significant stride in animal welfare, reflecting a growing societal commitment to the well-being of companion animals. Photo: PexelsRegular veterinary check-ups are essential for maintaining a companion animal’s health. Details of the New Ordinance The new ordinance, as reported by NewsOn6, outlines specific care standards for pets. It mandates that pets should be clean, well-fed,...
Oregon Police Rescue 15 Dogs Abandoned For Days In Back of U-Haul Truck
On Thanksgiving, Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a call about a suspicious vehicle left in the Love’s Truck Stop in Klamath Falls. As troopers approached the U-Haul truck, they heard barking coming from the back. The truck had been parked for two days in the parking lot before police were notified. It turns out the U-Haul truck was reported stolen. Troopers obtained a search warrant and opened the truck to find seven cages with fifteen dogs and puppies inside. All of the dogs were alive but in poor condition. They were taken to...
Human Animal Support Services (HASS) Receives $90,000 Grant from PetSmart Charities
(AUSTIN, TX) November 29, 2023–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project revolutionizing the animal welfare industry by uniting the human and animal welfare approach, is the proud recipient of a $90,000 grant from PetSmart Charities® to benefit an initiative entitled the Competitive Pet Placement project. With this $90,000 grant from PetSmart Charities, HASS will conduct research on how to effectively reduce barriers to adoption within five pilot shelters, implement best practices associated with the...
Produce Power: Boost Your Dog’s Well-Being with Fruit and Vegetables
Once upon a time, long, long ago, dogs were wolves, and wolves ate meat. Ergo, dogs should, by the very laws of nature, be almost exclusively meat eaters. Not so? Not quite. Fruit and vegetables for dogs not only have their place, they can be quite integral to a healthy, happy life for man’s best friend. Here’s why, and how, you should be harnessing the power of fruit and veg – alongside meat of course – to power pup your dog’s vitality. The first step to understanding why your dog needs fruits and vegetables in...
Agreement Secures 100,000 Acres for Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep Conservation
In the rugged terrain of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, the bighorn sheep, Colorado’s state mammal, faces a precarious future. While recent conservation efforts are making a big impact, there are yet many challenges to protecting this iconic species. The Etchart Agreement: A Milestone in Wildlife Conservation A landmark agreement has been reached between the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and Colorado rancher Ernie Etchart. In a bid to conserve the native Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, the Etchart family has waived their grazing...
