What Happens When Shelters Are Overcrowded — And How You Can Help!
Shelters across the United States do important work of keeping animals off the streets. But what happens when those shelters are filled to capacity and must otherwise turn animals away? According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), over 6 million dogs and cats are put in shelters every year. Hundreds of thousands of them don’t make it out alive. Early on during the pandemic, shelters saw record adoptions. However, people who now are returning to the office and taking long-awaited vacations are...
Training the Pembroke Welsh Corgi
A Pembroke Welsh Corgi can be a great family dog if given a sufficient amount of physical and mental exercise. As a bold, confident, intelligent herding dog, he isn’t for owners who won’t take charge in a positive way. This big dog in a small package herds moving objects, including children, and must be trained to listen to your training cues whether on or off lead. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi’s temperament The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a bold herding dog with a mind of his own. He has the following traits: Highly intelligent...
The Dangers of Distracting Service Dogs
If you love animals, dogs particularly, it can be hard to pass one without stopping momentarily to praise it or love on it. It’s just in your nature. But if you see one wearing a service vest or harness, you really should do everything in your power to squelch the urge and go on about your business. The reason being is that service dogs — which come in all shapes and sizes — are working dogs that need to be hyper-vigilant of their owner’s needs. Photo: Pixabay/krista269 The jobs they perform keep their masters safe...
Ideas for Saving Money on Pet Products & Services
Searching for ways to cut corners and save money on family pets without compromising on quality or endangering them? Join the club! For the month of December, while everyone is trying to figure out how to pull off Christmas and still meet their routine obligations, we’ll provide you with some money-saving tips to help you get by. Photo: Pixabay/Alek_B Local Feed Stores If you’re a city dweller, this may not apply to you, but local feed stores have been your rural counterpart’s go-to source for relatively inexpensive pet...
Wells Adams and Sarah Hyland Mourn The Loss Of Beloved Bloodhound, Carl
Wells Adams, bartender on Bachelor in Paradise, just lost his best friend – his bloodhound named Carl. The two have been through so much together and loved each other unconditionally. Carl was a typical bloodhound who would follow his nose wherever it led him and howl at all sorts of things. He even had his own Instagram page. Two months ago, Adams married Sarah Hyland, Modern Family actress, who quickly fell in love with Carl. They were blissfully happy along with Hyland’s chocolate lab, Boo. Adams took to Instagram to share the...
Noodle The Pug, Famous For “Bones or No Bones” Days, Has Passed Away
As our dogs age we know that the day will come when we have to say goodbye, but that doesn’t make it any easier. A pug named Noodle acquired millions of fans on TikTok and Instagram with his adorable face and for his “bones or no bones” predictions. Jonathan Graziano adopted Noodle seven years ago and decided to share the pug’s larger-than-life personality with the world. On Saturday, Graziano shared the devastating news that Noodle had passed away. He died at home in his dad’s arms. “This is incredibly...
This Adorable Instagram Cat Loves Caring For Kittens — Meet Shake!
Keri Brady was teaching English in China when Shake came into her life. Outside of work, Brady was also helping an animal rescue group, who would find and assist stray pets in their neighborhood. Shake was a tiny kitten, no more than 30 grams, when he was found on one of those missions. He was found in a trash can, abandoned alongside his two brothers, Rattle and Roll. “I fostered him alongside six other kittens at the same time with a mother cat who was taking care of everybody and they were all orphans,” Brady says. “Shake...
Is Pet Insurance Worth the Cost?
Emergency vet bills average between $800 and $1,500, and some procedures can cost in the thousands. Pet insurance helps cover the cost of emergency medical care for your BFF, but it can often end up just as pricey. This has many pet parents wondering—is pet insurance worth the cost? We know you’d do anything for your fur family—we would, too! But pet parent life comes with uncertainties—like puppies eating shoes and kittens tumbling from high surfaces. It’s not our fault, but it is our responsibility to take care...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cats webcast, Candid Conversations 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 Watch the...
Blind Dog Care Tips to Help Your Fur Baby Feel Much More Comfortable at Home
Losing one of your senses is definitely something hard to accept, especially since it’s necessary to navigate one’s daily life. If it’s already difficult for humans, what more is blindness for dogs? Their other senses are heightened when they lose sight, but that doesn’t mean things get easier. Dog blindness is caused by several health issues, such as acquiring cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes, and SARDS. Aside from these health issues, canines can be born blind due to a congenital disability, and other times it results...
