Japanese Study Points to Benefits of Dogs for Children’s Wellbeing in Hospital Settings
If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know firsthand how beneficial their company can be when you’re feeling down. They are so calming and comforting that they are known for their ability at reducing blood pressure in humans. The expression “man’s best friend” didn’t get coined for nothing. Now, a study, undertaken at the Shizuoka Children’s Hospital in Japan, investigating the use of facility dogs as one of the best ways to help children in hospital settings has come to the same conclusion. Photo:...
Stray Dog With Painful Skin Disease Needs Your Help To Get Care He Needs
Mange is an extremely painful skin condition caused by mites and can cause serious damage to a dog’s skin and health. It is highly contagious and fast growing, so immediate veterinary treatment is necessary. Sadly, countless homeless dogs suffer with this disease, like Mosi. The sweet boy was spotted at a business center in Tanzania searching for food. He stayed in the area after several kind people offered him something to eat. Photo: Tanzania Animal Welfare Society They noticed he was missing fur and had sores on his back, so one...
Water Cremation: A Green Funeral Option for Pet Parents
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Dug Up at Dogster: June 2023 Dog Events and Dog Holidays
It’s officially summer and here in Northern California that means hot, dry weather, lots of pool and ice cream time — and the start of fire season. Over the past couple of years, devastating fires have destroyed homes and millions of acres of land, displacing families, pets and wild animals. Although, it’s not pleasant to think about, having an emergency preparedness plan for your family, including your pets, makes split decisions easier when disaster strikes. June is National Pet Preparedness month and an ideal time...
78 Sandra Murphy How Shelters Are Dealing with Returned “Pandemic Pets”
Dog and cat adoptions skyrocketed during the pandemic, but now that life is going back to “normal”, a lot of these animals are being returned to shelters and rescues. How are these organizations dealing with the problem? For most of us, dogs and cats are for life. Sadly, not everyone feels the same way. Others may be forced by circumstance to give up their animals. This has become especially apparent in the wake of the pandemic, when a lot of the dogs and cats adopted during the early months of lockdown are being returned as...
How to add “bad pet portraits” to your animal organization’s fundraising repertoire
You may have seen the trend of “bad” (or in some cases, good) pet portraits from animal well-being (welfare) organizations on social media. For those unfamiliar with it, a donation is made and in return, a portrait of the donors’ pet is drawn. How good the portrait is depends on the artist assigned to it. Last month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum Resource Drive focused on fundraising ideas. The “bad pet portrait” was mentioned by several organizations as a successful concept for them. Motley Zoo Animal Rescue...
How APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Love and Life
Jun 01, 2023 Large breed, adult dogs have a lot of love to give the right human, but they are often the last to be adopted, placing them at risk for euthanasia. The Dog Behavior Program at Austin Pets Alive!, however, may be their lifeline. The program has successfully supported thousands of large adult dogs in need of grace by providing the precious pets with tools to cope with past traumas as well as the gift of time to heal and learn. Hudson is one of them. He entered our care in 2021, coming to us from Dogs Playing for Life. Our team has...
APA! Gives Behavior Dogs a Second Lease on Life: Hudson
Jun 01, 2023 Large breed, adult dogs have a lot of love to give the right human, but they are often the last to be adopted, placing them at risk for euthanasia. The Dog Behavior Program at Austin Pets Alive!, however, may be their lifeline. The program has successfully supported thousands of large adult dogs in need of grace by providing the precious pets with tools to cope with past traumas as well as the gift of time to heal and learn. Hudson is one of them. He entered our care in 2021, coming to us from Dogs Playing for Life. Our team has...
Old Video of a Raccoon’s Birthday Celebration Catches the Attention of Netizens
Even before the idea of selfies, groufies, and vlogs, became a trend, people already had various ways of collecting memories. Gatherings are documented with digital cameras, film cameras, instant cameras, and camcorders. They would compile pictures in photo albums and transfer videos on computers. Transferring the memory in VHS tapes is also an option, so you’ll always have a copy. A video recorded with a camcorder is quite helpful, especially with a timestamp. It makes remembering dates easier — takes you back in time while...
Dog Breeds That Will Enjoy Accompanying You in Local Pubs
Nowadays, people bring their pets almost anywhere they go. You’ll see cats and dogs in malls, salons, restaurants, and even inside offices. Establishments that allow pets indoors have enforced policies for a clean and safer experience. Regulations also ensure that other people won’t be bothered by the presence of animals in the vicinity. Other than following policies, you must be aware of your dog’s social skills. If they tend to act aggressively with strangers, then it’s best to avoid big crowds. It is the...
