Speaking your community’s language with translation services
Want to make a better connection with your community members? Make sure you’re speaking their language (literally!) During the Open Arms Challenge, participants made big strides in understanding the demographics of their community members. Many organizations worked to translate their most popular resources into another language commonly used in their community. Below are a few lessons you can learn from the Open Arms Challengers on supporting your community in a variety of ways and languages. Start from within: Identify what languages...
A Visually-Impaired Woman and Her Service Dog Were Forced to Leave a London Hotel After Staff Questioned the Dog’s Credentials
A young British woman staying at a London hotel was forced to leave in the middle of the night because her dog was with her. It wasn’t a matter of not paying a pet deposit or that she tried to sneak the animal in under the cover of darkness. It was because the staff at the Premier Inn at Enfield questioned the authenticity of the animal’s service dog credentials. The incident created such a ruckus that the police were eventually called to sort the whole mess out, and the woman was forced to vacate the premises anyways. Guide Dogs...
Older Dog Ends Up in Shelter After Owner Dies, Finds Family That Helps with Her Mobility Issues
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! My husband and I have always had shelter dogs. Over three years ago, we went to a shelter to get a dog. It had been a while since we’d lost our last one, and it was time for a dog in the house. We were going for a lap dog that was older and had lost its home. Older ones don’t get adopted as easily as the others. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALEXA At this shelter, they all barked...
Pet Owners Will Love These Easy-to-Launder Rugs for Messy Pets Prone to Accidents
As pet owners, we’ve all had them: puppies or kittens who have missed the mark when it comes to using litter boxes or pee pads while undergoing house training. It can also happen with shelter pets we’ve adopted that haven’t been trained properly or that weren’t given adequate potty breaks with access to the great outdoors. Or it might be muddy paw prints, drool or slobber marks, or worse yet, your dog dragging its heinie across the rug. There’s only so much spot cleaning you can do, and who wants to bust out...
German Shepherd Uses His Instincts To Keep His Owner Safe During Her Dangerous Seizures
Tina Stikeleather, of Indiana, suffers from seizures, which can become very dangerous if she’s standing up during one as she can fall and hit her head. That’s where her service dog, a German Shepherd named Max, comes in. Max is trained to alert Tina before her seizures and to be there to act as a barrier between her and the floor to protect her from falling and hurting herself. Photo: YouTube/Humankind Tina has had Max since he was just three months old, and he began alerting Tina before her seizures all on his own. He paid...
Dallas Becomes the Last Major City in Texas to Ban the Sale of Kittens and Puppies from Pet Stores
The state of Texas has gradually joined the ranks of five other U.S. states that have banned the sale of puppies and kittens in pet stores. The new ordinance went into effect on November 11, 2022. It was passed in May and allows for a penalty of up to $500 per violation. Dallas is the last large city in the state to enact the regulation. People advocating for the Humane Pet Store Ordinance have voiced their opinions that taking these steps will help reduce support for puppy mills that keep female dogs as breeders penned and pregnant....
Holiday Season Is Approaching! Here’s How to Prepare Your Pup for The Festivities
Believe it or not, the holiday season is fast approaching! Between family events, parties, out-of-town travel, and anything in between, this time of year can be overwhelming for our four-legged friends. To avoid unnecessary stress, you’ll want to prepare your dog for the holidays before the season is in full swing. Give them some pampering Before the festivities begin, why not treat your pup to a day of pampering? Start by choosing a low-scent or scent-free shampoo designed specifically for dogs or cats, such as the one by Burt’s...
Thanks to You, Tomato Paste Gets to be the King of His Castle!
Nov 14, 2022 Who would’ve guessed big boy Tomato Paste, who started losing his appetite at the shelter due to stress, would soon spend every day getting cuddles and wearing fun costumes in his new home? (Well, maybe we could’ve guessed!). Now affectionately nicknamed Tommy, this incontinent kitty is getting the peace, love, and routine he craves from his new family thanks to support from friends like you. Tommy came to APA! with an old tail injury that made it hard for him to control where and when he had to go potty. He needs his...
Great Couch Covers for Dogs
You absolutely love snuggling up with your pup on the couch. The only problem is that she tends to shed everywhere, tear the fabric, eat her food on it and generally make it look dirtier. What are you supposed to do? You don’t want to kick your best furry friend off, but you also need to protect your furniture. With a pet couch cover that stays in place, you can do just that. Discover how to protect your couch from your dog while ensuring you are both comfortable at the same time. What is a pet couch cover Dog couch covers are...
5 Things You MUST Consider Before Getting a Dog!
When you decide to add a four-legged member to your family, it’s easy to get caught up in new puppy excitement and want to bring home the first cute doggo you see! But it’s better for you and your pup if you take the time to consider five important factors first. Before getting a new dog, you’ll have to think about your lifestyle, budget, the size of your house, and more. Otherwise, your family might not be able to meet the pup’s needs. Not sure where to start? These are the five factors you need to consider when you...
