Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online Instructor-Led Courses, pet support services database and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Apply soon: Maddie’s® Online Instructor-Led CoursesApply starting Tuesday, December 13! Maddie’s Fund® Online Instructor-Led Courses provide an interactive educational opportunity for those who are looking to benefit from the wisdom of established innovative programs. They’re the catalyst you need to take your programs and learning to the next level! Class size is limited and the selection process is competitive. View courses Are you using...
Clever Dog Learns To Play Fetch By Herself
Having a dog is a lot of fun, but it’s also a lot of work! Dogs need countless hours of attention, care, and exercise. For someone who works a regular full-time job, meeting a dog’s needs can be hard. Unless the pet is sent to a petsitter every day, it’s nearly impossible to meet their exercise and attention needs while at work for 8 or so hours. Photo: TikTok/@@watkinsalex Alex Watkins was struggling to give his yellow labrador retriever, Ava, the attention and exercise she required. He was working long hours from his home...
Mountain Lion Enters Family Home And Drags Dog Outside
A bold mountain lion in Sonoma County, California has been euthanized following a close call with a Santa Rosa family. According to FOX2 KTVU, Rebecca Kracker was at home with her three dogs when she heard some commotion coming from the living room. Photo: Flickr/Mark Gunn License: Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 At first, she assumed that her 70lb border collie, Sherman, had fallen and hurt himself but when she walked into the living room, she was sickened by the sight. A large mountain lion had walked into her home and was dragging Sherman...
TSA Finds Dog Inside Carry-On Backpack At Wisconsin Airport
A dog was mistakenly sent through an X-ray scanner at an airport in Wisconsin and caught by TSA agents. TSA tweeted about the incident, showing the dog in a backpack on the security belt along with an X-ray image of the dog at the Madison, Wisconsin airport. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Corey Coyle License: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported They said: “A dog was accidentally sent through the X-ray @MSN_Airport this week. When traveling with any animal, notify your airline & know their rules. At the checkpoint, remove your pet...
Meet The World’s Cutest Rescue Dog, Gordon The Shiba Inu
Meet Gordon, the world’s cutest rescue dog! Gordon the Shibu Inu won PEOPLE’s annual “World’s Cutest Rescue Dog Contest” and it’s easy to see why. He’s quite adorable! According to PEOPLE, Gordon was hit by a car in Taiwan that left him paralyzed on the side of the road. Thankfully, a Good Samaritan stepped in to save the day and got Gordon transferred to a rescue for some medical care. Once Gordon was healed up, it was ready to find him a forever home. 47-year-old Wendy Wickersham was on Facebook...
Missing Dog Survives 7 Nights On Ledge After Falling From Cliff
When a pet goes missing, it can be heartbreaking to deal with. Most pet owners dive head-first into searching for their furry friend, but sometimes, they come up empty-handed and feeling defeated. That’s likely how Luna’s mom was feeling after the dog darted away to chase an animal and never returned home. Photo: YouTube/CTV News Days passed and Luna’s mom searched for her, calling on the help of many volunteers in the Highlands, British Columbia area. According to CTV News, everyone really began to grow concerned as the...
Insulin For Dogs
If your dog needs insulin, he or she most likely has Type 1 diabetes. Managing a diabetic dog comes with a steep learning curve that includes monitoring their blood sugar and giving them life-saving insulin. In almost all cases, once your dog needs insulin, he requires it every day for life. This can feel overwhelming for many dog parents. With the right knowledge, a little practice and a good veterinarian, you can manage your dog’s diabetes like a pro! Your veterinarian may recommend changes to diet, exercise and environment, but...
How to Keep Outdoor and Stray Cats Warm in the Winter
While many cats are snug and toasty indoors as winter falls, there are many that don’t have that luxury. They could be ferals, strays, or outdoor cats that just won’t become acclimated to life indoors. As temperatures dip, concern for these cats may go up for an animal lover. There are some things you can do, though, including putting together a safe, dry, and somewhat warm shelter. Where to Place a Cat Shelter PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / IRYKDELTA Before you construct a shelter, you’ll need to pick an ideal location. Some things...
Stray Kitten Falls Into Lap of Woman Living Without Pets for the First Time in Years
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! Last Christmas, I was mourning the loss of not only my sweet dog that I had raised from the age of four weeks, but also one of my cats earlier in the year. Both were sudden and unexpected deaths. I had just moved into a new apartment, and being in the mountains, I was afraid that my other cat, who is indoor/outdoor, would get snatched by a predator. I asked my sister and brother-in-law to...
After a Year in Rescue Dear, Sweet Figgy Still Needs a Forever Home
Rescue pup Figgy is as cute as they come, but he’s just not having a good year. That’s because he’s just a few days shy of the one-year anniversary of his admission to an animal shelter in Pima County, Arizona. A pibble mix, he’s a beautiful neutered male with a distinctive blue and white coat that’s the envy of all of his shelter companions. Estimated to be 7 at this point, he weighs approximately 66 pounds. But what makes him so special is his stellar personality! Photo: Pima Animal Care Center Figgy Stardust...
