Stinky Dog Breath: What Causes It And How To Fix It
Have you ever gotten a whiff of Fido’s breath as he gives you a kiss and think “pee-ew”? You are not alone. Bad dog breath is a common issue for dog owners, but you should not ignore it. Stinky dog breath can be a sign of underlying health issues and needs to be addressed. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so it is a good time to freshen up on proper dental care for your pet. Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Stewardson Read on to learn more about what causes stinky dog breath and how to fix it. Causes of Bad Dog Breath...
New dog treats support families in need
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CBD and supplements — a blended approach to arthritis in dogs
Find out how CBD, especially when used in conjunction with joint supplements such as green lipped mussel and MSM, can help alleviate arthritis and other joint problems in dogs. “Do you think CBD might help him feel better?” This is a question I get daily from animal parents about their arthritic dogs. The word “arthritis” is used to describe many conditions of the joints, and most of us, human and canine, will experience it some point in our lives. CBD has emerged as an exciting new supplement that can help with the...
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Quick Facts Weight: Height: The Look of a Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cardigan Welsh Corgis are long, low and solid. Their fox-like heads have wide and flat skulls, erect but slightly rounded ears and shapely muzzles. They have dark, widely set eyes that have an intelligent and alert expression. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have long necks, deep chests, short legs and long tails that are normally carried low. Their medium-length, dense coats can come in black, black & tan, blue merle or any shade of red, sable and brindle; they may also have white...
Dog Wouldn’t Herd Sheep So His Owners Chained Him To A Truck & Left Him To Freeze
Loki lived on a sheep farm in Romania, but since he wasn’t very good at herding, his owners punished him by chaining him to an old rusty truck and used him as a guard dog instead. The one-and-a-half-years-old pup was left out there in freezing temperatures with no shelter. He was forced to stand in wet mud, and couldn’t walk more than a couple of feet. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog Poor Loki was a sweet dog who craved human affection and certainly didn’t deserve to be stuck out there. Thankfully, he was finally rescued from...
Little Girl Rescues Abandoned Cat Who Remains Her Best Friend Into Adulthood
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! When I was 9-years-old, I was playing outside on a very cold day. Huddled, freezing underneath a neighbor’s AC unit was a very frail, very beaten up white cat. Instantly, I picked her up and put her inside of my coat. I fell in love with her right away and we bonded at once. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SONIA By the next day, I had convinced my parents to allow me to keep her. We took...
Over A Thousand Golden Retrievers Filled The Streets Of Golden, Colorado For Annual Dog Celebration
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. They are loyal, playful, affectionate, and will keep you entertained with their crazy antics. National Golden Retriever Day is February 3rd and Golden, Colorado, holds an annual celebration “Goldens in Golden” to honor the good boys and girls. Goldens in Golden is HERE! A few reminders to make it a safe and special day…Event runs from 11 – 1 and starts near… Posted by Visit Golden, CO on Saturday, February 5, 2022 The event starts at the...
How paying for professional dog training can save you money
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10 Easy Ideas to Create a Community-Minded Animal Shelter
The last several years have been challenging for all of us in animal welfare, but disruption can be a catalyst for change. We have seen animal welfare professionals and volunteers rally to support their animals, their communities, and the families in greatest need. One of the most exciting things we witnessed was the creativity of animal welfare organizations to change and adapt their physical shelters into the community-focused shelters of the future, rethinking and reworking the role of the facility. These scrappy,...
The National Call grant giveaway winners are…
New Year, new grants. As promised, we had something special in store for our National Calls. This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave ten organizations/people each a $1,000 grant at random. The January winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Jen Bliss, Seattle Humane Elisabeth Manwiller, Animal Rescue League of Berks County Shelley Joaquin, Surrey Animal Resource Centre Jordan Craig, Spay Neuter Network Dyanna Uchiek, Portsmouth Humane Society Shelter and Rescue...
