How to Keep Your Chickens Cool and Safe During Heatwaves
Guest post by Amelia Quinn. Amelia Quinn is a homesteading blogger with a passion for raising chickens. You can read more of her chicken care tips on her website. Heat stress in chickens is not just discomfort; it’s a potential threat. Chickens, much like humans, can suffer from heat exhaustion, dehydration, and even fatal heatstroke. Their egg production can decrease, and their overall health can deteriorate rapidly if not cared for properly in extreme temperatures. For those devoted to the wellbeing of their feathery friends, finding...
Shy Street Survivor “Dr. Pepper” Has Transitioned to a Loving House Kitty
Meet Dr. Pepper, a young female feline rescued from a life of scrounging for food and shelter. After struggling to survive on the streets, just skin and bones, Dr. Pepper has blossomed into absolutely loving indoor cat life. It was a big change for her to come inside, but she was accepting of human love from day one. She is still a little shy at first, and you have to approach her slowly at her level (when she’s on the floor, cat tree, etc.) for her to feel comfortable. However, when doing this, she will then allow you to pet her, and...
The Best Luxe Vacation Packages with Your Pooch are at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
End of summer is nearing, and many people are looking to squeeze in one last getaway before fall, school, and the holidays are upon us. If you count yourself among them and are a canine owner, the Ritz-Carlton has just the thing for you. It’s their luxury pet package called Love Your Pup, and it will not disappoint. If you’ve stayed at the Ritz in the past, you know the lengths they go to in order to accommodate their guests. If you’ve never been, you’re in for a treat. If you go by December 31, 2023, your pup’s...
Beyond Enforcement: Insights into Community-Centered Field Services
[embedded content] Traditionally, field services or animal control roles have been dedicated to enforcement: impounding animals, tackling cruelty and neglect, getting unsafe animals off the streets, and issuing citations to people violating animal statutes. Field services roles are changing, expanding into community-centered practices to support people and pets through community outreach, supplies and food, helping pet owners access vet care, and getting lost pets home. What can these changes mean for your organization and community? Tune...
An Extremely Rare “Spotless” Giraffe is Born in a Tennessee Zoo, & She Needs a Name
The birth of what is thought to be the world’s only spotless giraffe has been announced at a Tennessee zoo, and she is creating quite a stir with her uniform coat of tan sans any pattern whatsoever. The baby was welcomed into the world at Brights Zoo in Limestone on July 31st, and the “little one” is already 6 feet tall and quite the sensation. The baby and her mother are reticulated giraffes, which are known to be the tallest animals on the planet. There are four distinct species of giraffe and several subspecies. Far and...
Candace Cameron Bure Heartbroken Over Death Of Beloved Rottweiler, Boris
Saying goodbye to a cherished pet is one of the hardest things we must in life. They are part of the family and when they go, they take a part of us with them. Candace Cameron Bure, American actress who played D.J. Tanner on Full House, is heartbroken over the passing of her beloved Rottweiler named Boris. She took to Instagram to share the devastating news that he had crossed the Rainbow Bridge. A compilation of photos and videos of Boris through the years was posted alongside the heartfelt tribute. “Life isn’t the same without...
Lolita, The Loneliest & Oldest Orca In Captivity, Dies Before Being Released Back Into Her Home Waters
For over 50 years, a female orca named Lolita (also called Tokitae) has lived in captivity at Miami Seaquarium where she was forced to perform tricks twice a day until she was retired in 2022. She was captured off the coast of the Pacific Northwest when she was just 4 years old and has spent the past five decades in a small tank waiting to be set free. You will always be in our hearts. Thank you for inspiring us every day 💙 pic.twitter.com/4ACXIxiXXI — Miami Seaquarium (@MiamiSeaquarium) August 19, 2023 She has been called the...
How Massage Can Benefit Your Dog
From calming anxiety to easing pain to improving circulation, massage can help improve your dog’s health and well-being. There’s no substitute for taking your dog to the vet when he’s ailing. However, massage is one example of an alternative practice that can aid with healing and help him feel more comfortable. Canine massage has been used for some time to help dogs cope with a variety of issues, including muscle aches, anxiety, and more. “While massage is not going to be a ‘cure’ for diagnosed conditions,...
Save the date August 31: Apply for Online Instructor-Led Courses
Looking to implement a new program, learn more about a specific subject and create positive change for pets and people in your community? Be sure to save the date for Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses! The fall 2023 application window opens on August 31, 2023 and closes on September 13, 2023. “The facilitators were not only subject matter experts but also some of the most genuine, positive, and compassionate people I’ve met,” one former student shared. “Their love for people, planet, and animals...
Dog Rescued On a Leisurely State Park Drive, Lives with Family for 19 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! My family had just moved to South Carolina from Ohio. We made the journey in two cars, with two kids and two cats. After only a few days, I took my five-year-old daughter for a “look see” drive to a nearby state park. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALEXA We drove through it to see a beautiful stable and horses, a large, still lake and a gnarled old woman. “Did y’all lose a...
