Handmade Artisan Gifts For Under $30
Christmas is one of our favorite times of the year, but it isn’t easy or cheap, especially when you consider the pressure and cost of finding a unique holiday present for everyone on your list. But handmade artisan gifts from The Greater Good Store alleviates this seasonal stress with meaningful fair-trade gifts that are also easy on your wallet! In addition to treating your loved ones with gifts they won’t find in larger stores, these fair-trade presents support your cause of choice and help an artisan provide for his or her...
One-Of-A-Kind Gifts For The Animal Lovers On Your List
‘Tis the season of giving, so we have compiled a list of handcrafted goods that give back in more than one way. We have chosen a few of our favorite animal-themed gifts made by artisans from around the world. There is something for “crazy cat ladies”, bird lovers, and those wild at heart. Just be warned, you will probably want a few items for yourself. Photo: Pixabay/Bob_Dmyt Aside from getting an original gift, your purchase at The GreaterGood Store will also fund people, pets, or the planet (you choose) and support the...
Researchers Identify Deafness Gene
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: ‘Tis the season for research, free volunteer program assessments and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The Open Arms Challenge starts today! Today kicks off our Open Arms Challenge, where hundreds of organizations across the country will create more accessible and inclusive practices at their organization. For the next six weeks, participants will pilot new approaches that open doors to new adopters and volunteers and welcome your entire community. Registration is closed but you can follow #OpenArmsChallenge and check out our resources to get inspired! Learn...
Anxious Shelter Dog Who Nobody Wanted Ends Up Finding His Soulmate
Shelters can be scary environments and extremely difficult for animals to get adjusted to. Some never do get used to it and grow depressed in their kennel, which in turn, can make it even harder for them to get adopted. Sherman was one of those dogs who was having a hard time adjusting to life in a shelter. He was very anxious and so nervous that he completely stopped eating. Shelter staff knew they had to figure out a way to help him, despite no one wanting to adopt him. Photo: YouTube/Best Friends Animal Society That’s when they...
Locals Save 29 Horses From Floodwaters In Canada
Recently, British Columbia experienced some biblical downpours which led to flooding across the Canadian province. As a result, Merritt was one of the towns that was hit by the floodwaters, which were both fast-moving and freezing cold. Since the town has a lot of farmland, some of its residents, Jerry McCauley and Connie Joe, were caught in a nightmare situation: Their 29 horses were trapped within one of the hayfields by the floodwaters. It was an overnight occurrence, and when they went out in the morning to check, they were shocked and...
Man Helps The Stray Dog Who Bit Him
Living as a stray on the streets can do things to a dog. While dogs are by nature quite sweet and loving, sometimes the roughness of the streets ends up affecting a dog, turning them into unfriendly strays who avoid human interaction out of fear. Regardless of how trauma affects dogs, there are people out there who want to help rescue them no matter what. The world can definitely use more people like that. One of these incredibly kind people is Jorge Jaime, who is known to help rescue all sorts of animals such as cats, birds, and livestock....
Giant Mastiff Falls In Love With Tiny Chihuahua And Now They’re BFFs
Nothing says adorable quite like two animals who become best friends. It’s sweet, it’s wholesome, and it’s a wonderful reminder of how kind and emotionally intelligent animals can be. We often don’t give them enough credit. While all animals are capable of starting friendships with others, there is no denying that dogs are probably the most likely animal out there to have a best friend. Photo: Pixabay/Spamez For Huey, life wouldn’t be the same without his bestie, Bella. But at first, this friendship took a little...
Excited Does Does A Wiggle Dance Every Time She Sees Her Owner
If you’re a dog owner, it is almost impossible to have a bad day. No matter what happens in the outside world, nothing beats coming home to a dog that has missed you all day. They are genuinely happy to see you, and they can’t contain their joy at seeing you walk through the door. With such love and adoration, you can’t help but feel better about life. Just watching your dog have its moment of happiness is enough to make you forget about all that was troubling you before you walked through the door. Photo: Pixabay/Pexels...
Dog With Crooked Smile Seeks Forever Home After Being Returned To Shelter
Zeke has spent nearly his entire life in a shelter and is still looking for a home to call his own. The boxer-shepherd mix was taken by The Noah Center in Stanwood, WA when he was just a puppy. Now, at one year and 4 months old, the pup has spent over a year in the shelter and still hasn’t found a family of his own. Sadly, Zeke and The Noah Shelter were given false hope when a family chose him to adopt in October. After just a few weeks in their home, Zeke was returned to the shelter because the family said they couldn’t actually...
