What to Do If You Find a Lost Dog or Cat
Learn about the essential steps to follow when you find a lost dog or cat, including ensuring the animal’s safety, notifying the correct authorities, and finding the family. Imagine you’re taking a stroll through your neighborhood and spot a lost dog or cat. You feel a mix of concern for the animal’s well-being and the desire to reunite them with their worried family. But what are you to do? This guide will help you navigate the path to reuniting a lost animal with their family. How to Approach a Lost Animal Remember the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Register for Camp Maddie, CNN Hero voting and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Vote for Dr. Kwane Stewart for CNN Hero of the year!We are thrilled to share that Dr. Kwane Stewart, veterinarian and co-founder of Project Street Vet and a Maddie’s Fund® grantee, has been selected to be one of the top 10 finalists in the CNN Heroes Awards for his incredible work with pets and people. Dr. Stewart shared his journey going from private practice veterinarian… Learn More Does your animal organization need holiday promotions ideas?...
8 Ways to Prepare to Travel with Your Dog Long-Term
If you want to travel with your dog long-term, preparing them for the trip can help reduce stress and anxiety. Preparation can nip potential problems in the bud, ensuring a hiccup-free journey for both you and your furry friend. Have you ever dreamt of hitting the open road or flying to exotic destinations with your loyal canine companion? Imagine the two of you enjoying stress-free adventures without car sickness, plane anxiety, or behavioral problems. The secret? Adequate planning and preparing to travel with your dog. Let’s explore...
The Basics of a Balanced Dog Diet
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...
Cat with Eye Issues is Rescued From Hoarding Situation, But She Can’t Seem to Find a 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! Fostering is rewarding, but it can be hard for a reason not shared as often. When animals come from a horrific situation like an extremely overwhelmed hoarding home, where it isn’t known who is alive, sick, injured, or dead, our crisis mode determination to not only save the...
A World Famous Naturalist Calls Them ‘Endearing’, and More Facts About the Endangered Pangolin
Pangolins are elusive, which may not always put them on your radar. These nocturnal animals are quite unique, though. They’re mammals covered in scales. Despite their often smaller size, they don’t generally have to worry about predators. They can live in trees or burrows, forests or grasslands, or in thick brush or cleared landscapes. A well-known conservationist even finds them quite lovable. Unfortunately, they’re also the most trafficked mammal in the world, due to demand for their meat and scales. This has put all...
Heroic Dog Daisy Leads Dramatic Rescue of Cat Trapped in Mineshaft
In a remarkable tale of interspecies friendship and heroism, Daisy, a Springer Spaniel, played a crucial role in the rescue of a cat in Cornwall, England. Mowgli, who had been missing for six days, was discovered 100 feet down a mineshaft, thanks to Daisy’s persistent efforts. “Daisy and Mowgli are pretty good mates so she could probably tell he was down there,” Rose’s son, Hamish, told The Independent. Photo: Facebook / Calweton Veterinary GroupDaisy, a Springer Spaniel, discovered her feline friend Mowgli trapped in...
Kaizar, the Dog-Like Cat, Has Captured Hearts Worldwide
In a world where cats are known for their grace and dogs for their goofiness, one feline begs to differ. Picture this: a cat that doesn’t just walk amongst dogs but thinks it’s one of the pack! Yes, you read that right – we have a cat on our hands (or paws) that even “barks!” Photo: TikTok / @kaizargoeswildKaizar was raised alongside dogs. The Star of the Show: Kaizar’s Quirky Tale Meet Kaizar, the orange furball who’s become a social media darling. His claim to fame? Acting more like a dog than a...
Couple Grieving Their Dog Wasn’t Ready for Another Pet, But a Stray Cat Was Ready for Them
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 lost my dog to diabetes in February 2011. He had been young, and I was heartbroken. I fully expected to grieve for a long time before finding another furry friend. Ingold had other plans. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MILADA VIGEROVA That May, looking for the source of faint, piteous cries, I discovered a tiny gray ball of fluff under the lilac bush that sat right next to the street. He was so...
Great Dane Maverick Named America’s Hero Dog Title for Therapy Work
Maverick, a majestic European Blue Great Dane, has captured hearts nationwide after being crowned America’s Hero Dog. Weighing in at a substantial 150 pounds, Maverick isn’t just any therapy dog, Fox 2 now reports, he’s a lifeline to many US military members, providing unparalleled support and comfort during their most challenging times. Photo: Facebook / Defense Finance and Accounting Service – DFASMaverick is a European Blue Great Dane. The USO’s Gentle Giant Within the walls of Fort Leonard Wood’s USO,...
