Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: We Foster Challenge, co-sheltering webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Last day to apply for the We Foster ChallengeBy fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. Apply now through Monday, March 7, 2022 to be a part of the fun and exciting Challenge. Learn more New grant opportunity for BIPOC-led organizationsMaddie’s Fund® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of...
Cat Tries to Get Virtual Mouse on Tablet in Adorable Video
Have you ever been using a device and had your cat plop down in front of it, sit on it, or just put its paw on the screen? Actually, it’s unlikely that hasn’t happened if you’re a cat person. They really do like to get in the way of our devices when we’re using them, but maybe it’s because they want to play, too? In a silly video of Instagram cat Pirate Kitty Kylo, the little feline shows how much fun tech-savvy cats can have. His humans put a tablet on the ground, with a game opened up that involves a mouse...
Shelter Volunteer Finally Convinces Her Parents to Adopt Cat Months After Falling in Love with Him
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! I first met Rollio at the end of March when he came into the shelter where I volunteered. He was very depressed. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / EMILE NOIR After a couple of weeks, I decided he needed to be pet. I got a fabric string toy and wrapped it around the end of the stick and began to stroke him with it. He rolled into it and began purring. After a few days, I finally began to pet him...
Tennessee Dog Becomes Emotional Support Animal for Ukrainian Girl As War Closes In
When Russian troops advanced on Ukraine’s capital city, a Department of Justice contractor based in Kyiv was given 12 hours to pack a suitcase for him and his daughter and leave. “Nobody really thought Russia would take [Ukraine] all the way to Kyiv,” Mike Hall told FOX 17 News/WZTV. “The US government and their intel said that most people didn’t think Putin would try to do it.” UKRAINE PET UPDATE: The situation in Ukraine is getting worse by the minute and animal shelters are now being bombed…....
Stray Dog Becomes First Therapy Dog For Delaware County Sheriff’s Office
A stray Bernese mountain dog found wandering the streets has just joined the Delaware County Sheriff’s Office as their first therapy dog. The six-month-old puppy is in training but was chosen for his sweet demeanor and love of people. Franklin County Animal Care and Control recommended the dog to the department after picking him up in January. On March 1st, the new addition was introduced to the public and his name, which has a special meaning, was also announced. “Meet Therapy K9 Otto, the newest member of the Sheriff’s...
Discarded Flip-Flops Used To Create One-Of-A-Kind Art That Cleans Up Oceans and Gives Back
Billions of flip-flops end up in landfills or on coastlines around the world, but one social enterprise has found a way to turn the discarded shoes into stunning works of art. Ocean Sole takes washed-up flip-flops from the shores of Kenya and works with the locals to turn them into beautiful handmade sculptures. You may be wondering how so many flip-flops are tossed out, but according to Ocean Sole, “Over 3 billion people wear flip-flops as their only pair of ‘shoes’ in emerging warm-climate countries.” The art pieces...
Dog Trainer Gave His Life to Save His Pets from Their Burning Home
“Ohana” means “family.” “Family” means “no one gets left behind.” Everybody will remember this line from the Disney film Lilo and Stitch. The whole world came to love the characters for these words and for living up to what they believed a family should be. In the real world, all his dogs were a family to Gary Majors who was a well-known and good-hearted dog trainer. And Gary’s heart sincerely felt that none of his family members should be left behind when tragedy unexpectedly struck his...
Pit Bull Abandoned At Fast-Food Restaurant Covers Her Rescuers With Kisses
A scared pit bull abandoned by her owner transforms into the sweetest girl once she realizes she is safe. Hope for Paws, an animal rescue in California, was contacted about a pit bull abandoned at a fast-food restaurant. Most of the calls they receive are about abandoned pets and they work day and night to help as many as possible. They immediately sent JoAnn Wiltz and Alex Babcock to rescue the dog. Screenshot: YouTube/Hope For Paws The girls pulled into the parking lot of the restaurant and immediately spotted the pit bull resting in the...
Can dogs recognize their person by voice alone?
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The Alpha Dog: Training Myths & Facts
There are many different opinions when it comes to how to train dogs, and these differences have caused a definite split in the dog training world. There is a saying that if you put three dog trainers in a room together, the only thing they will agree on is that the other two are wrong. There is some truth to this, but as the debate rages on, science is revolutionizing our understanding of domestic dog behavior and tipping the scales toward a more positive, humane approach that I call “positive training.” When I became a dog...
