Postal Service Wants to Keep Mail Carriers Safe from Dog Bites with Awareness Campaign
The USPS has released dog bite statistics from across the country as part of its National Dog Bite Awareness Week, which started on Sunday, June 4. The theme for 2023: Even good dogs have bad days. National Dog Bite Awareness Week started this weekend, and the United States Postal Service wants canine owners to do their part to keep mail carriers safe. That’s because more than 5,300 letter carriers were bitten by dogs last year in the U.S. Now, the post office is trying to bring those numbers down through a public awareness...
Loss of Pet Gifts: 12 Personal and Meaningful Ideas
Stacy Nordstrom Stacy Nordstrom is an award-winning freelance writer and technical editor who specializes in pet, music, and technology topics. Her articles have appeared in Catster, CAT FANCY, and Cats USA, among other publications. Stacy lives in Southern California with a sweet 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel/Labrador mix named Maggie and a 17-year-old gray shorthair cat named Mollie. You can find Stacy on Instagram at @stacy_m_nordstrom, where she posts pictures of her garden, sunsets, sailing adventures, and her pets being cute. Source:...
Shelter Dog Jumps Over Kennel Wall To Be With Her Best Friend
In the song by Marvin Gaye, “There ain’t no mountain high enough. Ain’t no valley low enough, ain’t no river wide enough to keep me from getting to you.” But according to a shelter dog named Brenda, there isn’t a kennel wall high enough to keep her from getting to her best friend, Linda. The two female pit bulls arrived as strays at Minneapolis Animal Care & Control together and Brenda did not approve of being put in separate kennels. The athletic 4-year-old was captured on video jumping up and over the...
Churchill Downs Suspends Horse Racing After 12 Horse Deaths
The Kentucky Derby has taken place at the legendary Churchill Downs Racetrack since 1875. The facility located on 175 acres draws in tens of thousands of spectators from near and far to observe Thoroughbred racehorses as they compete in races on the one-mile dirt track. However, this year they have witnessed numerous horse deaths that have led to a voluntary racing suspension at the track. Over the past five weeks, including this year’s Kentucky Derby, the racetrack has seen “an unusual number of horse injuries” resulting in...
A Dog Struggled with Escaping a Half-Frozen Lake Until a Man Swiftly Ran to Its Rescue
Animals are equipped to survive in their environment. They have great instincts that allow them to adapt and fend for themselves. However, the forces of nature are an exception — bringing danger to both humans and animals. Most rescue missions often happen during weather-related circumstances such as typhoons, heatwaves, blizzards, etc. For instance, young ones separated from their mothers after the flood carried them away. It’s saddening to watch how animals can’t easily protect themselves, especially those without a roof...
4 Common Health Issues in Senior Pets and How To Solve Them
As more and more pet lovers choose to take senior pets into their homes and hearts, understanding and managing age-related health issues in elderly cats and dogs is front of mind for many pet parents. Fortunately, with the right approach to nutrition, exercise, mental stimulation and regular veterinary care, the most common health issues in senior pets can be kept at bay for as long as nature allows. Number of Senior Pets on the Rise Puppies and kittens may have had all the star power with prospective pet owners in the past. Today, however,...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Free stock photos, “Bad pet portraits,” grant opportunities and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Introducing PetsandPeoplePhotos.org, a FREE image library This FREE stock image library was created for animal well-being organizations by HeARTs Speak with #ThanksToMaddie. The goal of this ongoing stock photo project is to increase inclusivity and provide a welcoming environment for all community members. Explore the collection How to add “bad pet portraits” to your animal organizations fundraising repertoire You may have seen the trend of...
Dachshund Gets Stuck In A Onesie, And His Husky Sister Comes To The Rescue
Uh-oh! When your brother’s in trouble, you’d take it upon yourself to help him out, whatever it takes. In this case, a sister dutifully rescues her tiny brother from being trapped in a dangerous…onesie pajama? PHOTO: Unsplash/Matthew Henry Well, onesies are pretty comfortable, so I’d imagine it’s a difficult choice to get out of one, because who’d want to get out of that cozy piece of clothing? Also, removing it is nothing short of a hassle. What more if you’re a tiny dog that doesn’t have...
Watch The Heartwarming Friendship Between an Orphaned Kitten and a Rescue Piglet
Rescue centers and sanctuaries undoubtedly provide massive help to society, mainly animals. Not only do these establishments attend to animal needs, but they also open warm welcoming homes for them. Sadness and trauma brought by a tragic incident are gradually healed. Caretakers ensure that every animal is given sufficient time to learn survival skills and stand on their own feet or paws. Aside from physical needs, the animals are emotionally nurtured. Orphans and rescues always end up building friendships with their caretakers. It’s...
Environmentalist Diver Amazingly Worked Around Water Pressure to Rescue a Sperm Whale
The fishing industry hugely contributes to the economy, but recently, concerns were raised. Abandoned fishing gear has already inconvenienced countless marine animals. The ghost gears either turn into microplastics or a threat to the survival of underwater creatures. The Ocean Conservancy has claimed that abandoned fishing equipment is the most harmful type of marine debris. Underwater creatures often find themselves trapped in fishing nets or wounded by hooks. Size doesn’t even matter because whales are also victims of such human...
