Prison training programs using shelter dogs
Prison training programs with shelter dogs can be transformative. Has your animal organization considered getting involved with a local prison training program but not sure where to start? Or maybe you’re just interested in learning more about what a program like this entails? The recording of the Community Conversation featuring a Prison Training Programs Discussion Panel is for you! You’ll hear from panelists who have created shelter dog training programs in partnership with correctional facilities in various states. ...
A Woman Established Whispering Willows to Provide a Hospice Home for Senior Dogs
Dogs are so well-loved across the world, but abandonment cases still happen. Some people leave puppies with special needs on the street or neglect senior dogs. Being unable to carry the responsibility might have pushed them to do that, but their action remains inexcusable. They could’ve reached out to rescue centers or sanctuaries where their dog would be accepted. A senior dog losing its home is so saddening. Instead of retiring comfortably, they are out somewhere surrounded by danger. At their age, senior dogs are meant to spend their...
Delaware Names New Official State Dog: Rescue Pups!
It’s official! At an event at the Humane Animal Partners in Wilmington, Delaware, Gov. John Carney signed Senate Bill 37, designating rescue dogs as the official state dog of Delaware, while replacing the golden retriever in the process. The bill, which was introduced in January by Senator Jack Walsh, was approved with a wide majority by the state’s Legislative Assembly and Senate. “Delaware animal shelters take in thousands of pets each year, all of whom are waiting to find their forever home,” said Sen. Walsh....
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...
