Congratulations to the 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award recipient!
Maddie’s Fund® is honored to present the 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award to James Evans for his outstanding leadership and purposeful dedication to the human-animal bond. This award recognizes significant achievement and courage to look beyond the status quo and make bold decisions to improve the lives of pets and their people. James is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE). CARE works in the interest of human and animal well-being, prioritizes and amplifies Black,...
Pebbles The World’s Oldest Dog Dies At 22-Years-Old
The world’s living oldest dog has crossed the rainbow bridge, but not before leaving behind a legacy. Born March 28, 2000, Pebbles the four-pound Toy Fox Terrier was the oldest known living dog in the world. Earlier this year, she was officially given the title by the Guinness Book of World Records at 22 years and 59 days old. When most of us welcome a puppy into our lives, we hope to spend some 10-15 years with them if we’re lucky. Rarely, a small breed dog might live a little older. My grandma has had a few dogs live upwards of...
Rejected Sheep Comes Running When She Sees The Dog Who Raised Her
Beau the sheep may live out with the rest of her herd, but she’s a dog at heart – and it’s all thanks to her adoptive mom, Max. As their owner, Olivia Jane Akers, shared on TikTok, Beau was rejected by her mom as a little lamb. Photo: TikTok/@oliviajaneakers Needing a lot of love and care, Olivia knew she’d need to step in to care for little Beau. However, the unexpected happened – Max the dog met little Beau and it was love at first sight! Max immediately stepped in as “Mom” for Beau, and the two did...
The Most Popular Pet Names in 2022 to Date
Somehow the popularity of baby names and pet names seems to transcend continents and cultures. At least that’s the way with many popular trends in the U.K. and the U.S. While the choices may not always be spot-on, they’re pretty darn close. That’s why it’s no surprise that many of the most popular pet names in Great Britain this year are almost identical to those in America. A recent survey across the pond compiled the 10 most popular names given to pets, and for most, they’ll come as little to no surprise....
Is Your Money Going to the Dogs? Leaving Money to Pets is Gaining in Popularity
More and more pet owners are leaving their money to their pets. If you’re wondering if they’re disinheriting family members in the process, for many people their pets ARE their family. Some people don’t have anyone else to leave their hard-earned cash to and would rather Mr. Fuzzybottom receive it than, say, a charity that might not be held accountable for how it’s spent. The thing is, when you leave your money to your pets, someone still has to oversee the inheritance. That individual becomes their pet guardian during...
This Blind and Deaf Aussie Helped Raise 2 COVID Kittens and a Deafblind Puppy
Little Buddy is a very special dog for a multitude of reasons. For starters, this Australian shepherd was born blind and deaf and helped pave the way for his mom to also adopt Aster, another blind and deaf Aussie who needed a loving home. He’s also, according to his mom, the perfect blend of couch potato and adventure seeker. But one of our favorite things about this pup is how he helped his mom raise two tiny kittens during the COVID pandemic. When Krysten Harper brought home two four-week-old foster kittens who could barely walk,...
What To Know Before Going Hiking With Your Dog
What’s great about hiking with your dog is that it’s an activity that isn’t limited to a single season – it can be enjoyed throughout the year! If you’re getting ready for your first hike with your dog, we’ve put together a list of everything you need to know before you hit the trails. Review the rules of the trail If you’re hiking with your dog on a new trail, it’s a good idea to do some research beforehand so you’re familiar with the rules of the trails when it comes to dogs. If...
Fine Dining for Dogs Comes to San Francisco’s Mission District with “Dogue”
Dog and cat cafes have been on the rise, as well as food trucks catering to people and pups. Still, a new restaurant in San Francisco has taken the concept to a new level with a fine-dining establishment with canines in mind. It’s called Dogue, and it opened its doors to discerning pooches and their humans in the Bay area on September 25 in the Mission District. As an interesting side fact, Dogue translates to Mastiff in French and is an homage to the founder’s roots in classical French cuisine and their first Mastiff, Grizzly....
Man Demonstrates How To Teach A Cat New Tricks
They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, which has proven to be false over the years. Yes, old dogs can indeed learn new tricks. In the past, they’ve also said that you can’t teach a cat any tricks at all. But according to one video, this is also a falsity, as it is possible to teach cats how to perform tricks. Photo: YouTube/CATMANTOO Granted, cats are not as eager to please their owners like dogs are, but that doesn’t mean that they’re not intelligent enough – or food motivated enough – to...
Man Sings “Amazing Grace” To Help Rescue Donkeys Relax
Animals are just as sensitive as people, and they often need the same emotional care that we require. It never hurts to be nice and sweet to them – especially the rescued animals. They often go through so much trauma, all they’re looking for is a little love when they arrive at a rescue. Photo: Instagram/@mrdonkers Luckily for most animals, the people who run rescue organizations are animal people, and they want to do their best to accommodate new rescues and make them feel at home. One couple in Ohio has the sweetest tradition...
