Adoptable Johnny is the Young Rescue Lab You’ve Been Waiting For
Here’ssssssssssssssssssss Johnny!!! Greetings, future furever family! I’m a two-year-old neutered black Lab that came to Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue in central Arizona from another small rescue. I respond to my fabulous name, Johnny, and will gladly come to you when called. In fact, I’m hoping you do — over and over again. Maybe we can play fetch some time, where I could chase tennis balls, and you would throw them. But I’m getting ahead of myself. Photo: Desert Labrador Retriever Rescue I’m crate...
Does Your Dog’s Diet Need A Spring Cleaning?
As we head into the warmer months, spring cleaning may be on your mind. Not only is this a great time to freshen up your living space, but it’s also the right time to freshen up your pet’s diet as well! If you’re considering making the switch to a clean dog food diet this spring, read on. How the change of season affects your dog’s diet Dogs may have been domesticated for tens of thousands of years, but the change of the season still instinctually impacts their diet. Believe it or not, outdoor temperatures and daylight...
Doggy Daycare May Be the Answer for Dogs with Separation Anxiety
So, your fur baby got used to you being around all day and is missing you now that you’re only working remotely part of the week or you’re back to the office/job site full time. That’s understandable. In fact, dogs that live in households with children can become depressed and even restive when summer break is over once the kids head back to school. This can lead to destructive behavior or incessant whining/howling that can drive your neighbors — or anyone within earshot — batty. It’s known as separation...
Pawsitively Thriving: Strategies for Work-Life Balance in Animal Welfare
[embedded content] Work-life balance is never easy for people who work in animal sheltering, and increased lengths of stay and high staff turnover have only made the job more challenging. As you support the people and pets in your community, caring for yourself and your teams can feel like a secondary goal. Listen to this webinar recording featuring Lindsay Hamrick, Director of Shelter Outreach & Engagement with the Humane Society of the United States, to learn why work-life balance can be difficult in animal welfare and practical tips...
Scientists Find Genetic Difference In Dogs Living Near Chernobyl Compared To Other Dogs
It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years since the Chernobyl disaster took place. That disaster cost the lives of thousands of people due to radiation exposure, but it also had other effects. People were evacuated from where they lived near Chernobyl after the disaster occurred. Much of the wildlife in the evacuation zone was also affected severely. Photo: Wikimedia Commons License: CC BY-SA 4.0 Interestingly, some dogs managed to survive the disaster and still live in the area of Chernobyl. Of course, any dogs that were pets...
Is My Dog Happy?
Everyone wants a happy, content furry family member. Happy dogs. Happy times together. How do we know if our dog is happy, and what is happiness for them? Veterinarian behaviorist and researcher, Dr. Niwako Ogata, at Purdue University, defines happiness as overall “wellbeing.” Three major components of wellbeing — emotional, cognitive and physical wellness — must be considered, she says, to answer, ‘Is my dog happy?’ Signs that a dog is happy Emotional and cognitive components often do a better...
4 Key Tips for Better Dog Hygiene
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Not Sure When Your Rescue Pet’s Birthday Is? Celebrate their Adoption Day!
If your best bud is a rescue pet, you likely don’t know when their birthday is. For a lot of folks, this wouldn’t matter, but for some, they’d actually like to know so that they can celebrate the passage of each year with a certain amount of fanfare. If this sounds like you, here’s an idea you might be able to get on board with. Celebrating Adoption Day The day you adopted your pet and made them a part of your family is one that can be observed in place of their real birthday. The cool thing is, no matter how they came...
Senior Chihuahua Tucks Himself Into Shelter Bed Every Night Like His Former Owner Used To
Being a senior dog in an animal shelter is tough. They’re often overlooked and chosen last, and they might be forced to live out their golden years in the shelter or a foster home if they’re lucky. Many senior dogs are surrendered to shelters in rough conditions due to years of negligence or abuse, and for those dogs, the shelter might mean a bit of relief from their suffering. Photo: Pexels/Luis Quintero However, some senior dogs end up in the shelter after spending years with a great family. Maybe the family had to move or...
Gentle Rottweiler Plays Tug Of War With Feisty Magpie Bird
Rottweilers are often stereotyped as being aggressive and brutal dogs that should be kept away from small children or other animals. However, those who are familiar with the breed know that they can really be giant teddy bears deep down. According to the American Kennel Club, a rottweiler is known as “a gentle playmate and protector within the family circle.” Photo: TikTok/@windsorau One rottweiler who fits that description perfectly is Jack. TikTok user @windsorau regularly shares videos of Jack and his unusual BFF on TikTok....
