Three Senior Cats Hope To Find A New Home Together After Owner Passes Away
Three senior cats – Cosmo, Lunar, and Nia – have grown up and old together in a loving home in Florida. Their world was recently turned upside down when their owner passed away. The 10-year-old felines were brought to Humane Society of Broward County in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and are unsure of their new surroundings. The shelter shared their story on TikTok in hopes of finding a family who will take all three. “They are best friends and love one another. Cosmo, the big orange fellow, is the most social with people and...
New ZIWI Kitchen Prioritizes Sustainability as Well as Pet Nutrition
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...
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Kristina Lotz Kristina Lotz has been a writer on all-things animal for over a decade. A former CPDT-KA dog trainer, she has competed in agility, herding and rally with her dogs. Now, she clicker trains her horse! Follow life on her farm @MeridaTheBitless. Source:...
A Man Received a Precious Pigeon from His Dad Who Became His Best Bud
Meeting someone that complements your personality and improves your life is a gift you must always be thankful for. It’s rare to create genuine connections with others. Sometimes you’ll find that with a person, and there are instances that you’ll feel it with an animal. The internet has countless proofs of animals building the sincerest friendships with humans. Pets, foster babies, and rescue animals appearing in your life will bring you happiness. There are others that you never planned on having, but they surprisingly...
Register now for Maddie’s Insights: 5 Domains of Animal Care
Join Dr. Kat Littlewood for the “Five Domains of Animal Care.” The Five Domains Model is a holistic and structured framework for gathering together well-being indicators and assessing animal well-being. Maddie’s Fund® Director of Outreach and Research, Sheila Segurson, DVM, DACVB will host this 60-minute webcast on Thursday, May 11 at 12:00PM PT/ 3:00PM ET. Animal well-being represents how an animal experiences their life. It characterizes the overall mental experiences of an animal and is a subjective concept that...
A Dog with 33 Pounds of Fur Was Given a Makeover After Rescuers Found Him in a Barn
Dogs require regular grooming sessions for sanitary and health purposes. Pet parents can groom their babies themselves, but they can also opt for a professional groomer. Most importantly, if the dog has a long coat, their fur requires trimming every four to six weeks. Heavy amounts of fur can lead to matting, which is a root cause of several complications. Your dog can acquire bacteria, hot spots, infections, and scars, and it also affects the blood circulation on the skin. Moreover, knots of fur can be painful resulting in discomfort and...
Baby Penguin Got Lost in The Crowd Due to Its Curiosity
Gratifying curiosity is natural for toddlers — both humans and animals. It’s normal for children to question everything they see in their surroundings. Sometimes they will focus on one object until they lose interest in it. Kids would really go anywhere to find answers. Every day is a mini adventure, especially when it’s their first time on Earth. The earlier years are the best time to hone their social, physical, emotional, and cognitive skills. It’s the safest way to satisfy their curiosity about various objects that...
Stray Cat That Was Frozen and Near Death Survives, Despite Poor Odds
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! We had always fed the outside feral cats, in addition to our own litter of six cats. One freezing day outside my home office, there sat a grey and peach tortie. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LINDA HARRISON I called my wife, and she came in with a blanket to try and catch her. She figured she would run, but she didn’t. She was frozen and near death. We brought her in and my wife named her...
Pitbulls Form Sweet Bond At The Shelter To Comfort Each Other
Different dog breeds tend to put people in a particular frame of mind automatically. Some are thought of as being cute and cuddly, and others as aggressive and dangerous. Pit bulls are one breed that often has a negative image. They are thought of as being dangerous and aggressive, but that isn’t always true. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Many people with a pitbull in their family say they are the kindest and sweetest all they have ever had. Even still, there are some owners who treat the dogs aggressively, using them as fighting dogs or...
Puppy Born With Cleft Palate And Bad Eye Finds A Family Who Accepts Him
Puppies are so adorable and cute. They’re little fluffy balls of joy. Every puppy is a special gift to this world. However, sometimes some puppies come into this world needing a little extra attention. Sadly, not all puppies with medical issues get the help or attention they require. But there was one puppy who got very lucky in those regards. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo According to The Dodo, Kane is an American bully pup who is living his best life with his family. However, that wasn’t always his life. In fact, when he was first...
