Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: prison programs, Online Instructor-Led Courses and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How a dog training prison program can impact your community and beyondIn last month’s Community Conversation call, Zach Skow, the Executive Director of Marley’s Mutts, spoke about his dog training prison program, Pawsitive Change. Having experienced the transformative powers of rehabilitation through his connection with dogs, Zach has made it his mission to make a difference, finding great success through the program. Joining Skow are...
Is Your Cat Addicted to Kibble?
Commercial low-end kibbles aren’t good for your cat, but what if he won’t eat anything else? Here are some tips and tricks for adding nutrition to his diet. Cats don’t like change. They thrive on a regular routine, and that extends to their food as much as anything else. A kitty that has grown accustomed to one type of food usually won’t take kindly to changes in his diet, even if what you’re offering is much healthier than what he’s currently eating. This can be a problem if your feline friend is on a...
A Picture of Transport Success: Darla
Aug 26, 2023 APA!’s National Shelter Support team was working at a partner shelter location when they first laid eyes on sweet Darla. With legs too scared to walk, the 8-month old Golden Retriever was being taken to the euthanasia room in a wheelbarrow when a member of our team intervened. Jordana Moerbe urgently shared Darla’s story with rescue partners throughout the country in hopes of getting a shelter to accept her into their care; a “yes” from a shelter would mean a ticket onto the upcoming lifesaving transport...
Shy Cat, Left All Alone After Her Brothers Were Adopted, Needs a Patient 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! Candi has all the sweetness that matches her name, but it takes patience to reach it. Starting out life with her mama cat to protect her, she didn’t understand or react well to being scooped up from the location she was accustomed to, only to be put into a vehicle with her...
They’ve Served as Advisors to Winston Churchill, and Other Fun Facts About Ginger Cats
They’re furry, they’re friendly, they’re a little goofy, and they may even like lasagna, according to classic comic strips. Ginger cats are something special, so of course they have their own holiday. Ginger Cat Appreciation Day is September 1. Let’s mark the occasion by learning some fun facts about these cuddly felines! They Come in a Variety of Flavors PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / OLHA All ginger cats are tabbies, and their coats can follow several different patterns. That includes the mackerel pattern, with narrow stripes...
Chance for You to Vote in “People Magazine’s” 2023 World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest
If you love rescue pets as much as we do, you might be excited at the prospect of voting for the cutest pooch among 10 finalists for this year’s People’s World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest Presented by the Pedigree brand. That’s right, 10 adopted dogs are competing for the crown, and you get to put your two cents in by voting for your favorite. The 10 finalists were chosen from literally thousands of entries, so you know it must have been tough whittling them down to just 10. Photo: Pixabay/carah_ Rescue Dogs Rock As...
“Most Dangerous Jobs” List Has an Unexpected 1st Place Winner You Likely Wouldn’t Have Guessed
According to recent data, the 10 most dangerous jobs in America have an interesting winner. Law firms are frequently behind statistical studies, whether they’re commissioned or assembled using data from their own legal experiences and insights. In this case, research performed by personal injury lawyers at JohnFitch.com analyzed the number of non-fatal injuries in every industry per 200 million hours worked (or 100,000 full-time workers at 40 hours per week, 50 weeks per year). The more injuries per time worked, the more dangerous those...
San Diego Humane Society Second Recipient Of $10,000 Surprise Check And Pet Supplies
We did it, again! Thanks to your generous support and daily clicks, The Animal Rescue Site and Greater Good Charities surprised another overcrowded shelter with a large check and much-needed pet supplies in celebration of NBCUniversal Local’s 9th Annual Clear The Shelters campaign. It was met with endless tail wagging, puppy kisses, and smiles. Photo: Greater Good Charities Shelters across the country are over capacity and really need adopters to come forward. San Diego Humane Society is one of the 1,400 shelters participating in the...
Baby Gorilla Abandoned at Birth Beats the Odds with the Help of a Dedicated Caregiver
An adorably sweet baby gorilla born at the Mogo Wildlife Park in Australia had a rough time of it initially, but the little one has officially turned yet another corner on their road to growing up big and strong someday. The baby, named Kaius, was born at the wildlife park last October to first-time mommy and daddy, 10-year-old mother Kipensi, and 17-year-old father Kisane. Shortly after giving birth, Kisane reportedly removed Kaius from his mother’s arms and refused to give him back. Photo: YouTube/7News Australia Australia Wildlife...
Looking for a Rescue Dog? Here’s How to Avoid Scams
Scammers seem to have infiltrated almost every area of modern life, and sadly, some are even posing as dog rescues. Here are seven ways to avoid being scammed when adopting a rescue dog. Scams are commonplace nowadays. From weird text messages to phony demands for account information, we’ve learned to just press “delete”. But when scammers pose as dog rescues, it’s easy to fall into their trap, especially if they’ve posted an adorable dog photo accompanied by a heartbreaking story. It’s a ploy to tug at...
