Sheep Take Over Streets In Madrid During Annual Winter Migration
When walking through the busy streets of Madrid, most would expect to see bustling people, heavy traffic, and perhaps a few bicycles or motorcycles in the mix. Most of us wouldn’t expect to see thousands of farm animals traversing through the middle of the city, but that’s exactly what happens every year. In adhering to tradition, shepherds guide their flocks to their winter grounds following ancient migration routes. Photo: Wikimedia Commons When the route was first established, the landscape didn’t look the same as it does...
Talented Labrador Shows Off His “Booty Balance” Skills
A chocolate Labrador from Berkshire is making a name for himself by showing off his “booty balance” skills on social media. The six-year-old dog, Ollie, has been dubbed the “Booty Balance King,” and once you see his talent, you’ll understand why. In now-viral videos, the pup can be seen balancing an array of items on his backside, from toilet paper rolls to laptops and even a glass of wine. Check out some photos of his impressive balancing skills below: Photo: Instagram/good.boy.ollie Photo:...
Petition Urges President To Release Pardoned Turkeys To Farm Sanctuary
Farm Sanctuary, the first farm animal sanctuary in the U.S., asks people every year to forgo eating turkey during the holidays and instead sponsor the care of a rescued turkey. They believe the intelligent and social birds deserve to live their lives as nature intended, not crammed into production facilities and slaughtered before they reach their first birthday. A flock of rescued turkeys already call both the California and New York sanctuaries home, but they are hoping to add a few more. Sponsor a Rescued Turkey for the Holidays! At Farm...
Overcoming Legal Barriers Around Community Cats: Live Q&A
[embedded content] The laws surrounding community cats are ending their lives. Legal language and obstacles around community cats creates barriers to keep kitties alive and thriving. In this interactive webinar, Monica Frenden-Tarant, Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving at American Pets Alive! and Richard Angelo, Jr., Esq., Legislative Attorney for Best Friends Animal Society, worked through the legal barriers to community cat programming. Source: Human Animal Support...
Firefighters Save Missing Dog Who Spent Terrifying Week Stuck In Storm Drain
People of all ages love Halloween, which gives both kids and adults the perfect excuse to dress up and eat candy. But dogs–no matter how cute they look in their costumes–aren’t always as enthused about the holiday. That goes double for the missing dog who spent a terrifying week lost, cold, hungry, and trapped underground after getting stuck in a storm drain over Halloween. Photo: Facebook/Oklahoma City Fire Department Thankfully, the small dog was finally rescued by Oklahoma firefighters, who rushed out to help after...
Dozens Of Shelter Dogs Are Waiting To Go On “Doggie Dates” In Florida
A great partner is loyal, a good listener, and will love you unconditionally. While these traits may be hard to find in another person, dogs check all the boxes. Anyone looking for a perfect date in Lakeside, Florida, is in luck because the SPCA Florida just relaunched Doggie Dates. The program allows people to take a pre-selected shelter dog on a date that can last anywhere from one to four hours. The shelter provides everything you will need to have a great time including a list of suggested places to visit and things to do, a harness and...
Eyes on Peas in Grain-Free Diets
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...
Which breeds make the best service dogs?
Service dogs play a valuable role in the lives of those with long-term physical, mental, and emotional illnesses and disorders. Here’s a look at the breeds that make the best service dogs. You already know what a positive impact your dog has on your happiness and well-being. But for people dealing with certain chronic illnesses or conditions, a canine companion in the form of a service dog can improve their quality of life beyond reckoning, and in many cases may even be life-saving. Are there certain breeds that are better suited for...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Dr. Michael Blackwell, rehoming infographic and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Join us for Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Dr. Michael BlackwellJoin us on Wednesday, November 10 at 12pm PT / 3pm ET for a 60 minute conversation with the first veterinarian to be appointed chief of staff for the Office of the Surgeon General. Dr. Blackwell also chairs the Access to Veterinary Care Coalition. Register now Upcoming conferenceThe Association for Animal Welfare Advancement: The Future of Animal WelfareDates: Tuesday, December 7...
Thousands Of Species Face An Existential Crisis Due To Burning Of Amazon Rainforest
According to WWF, the Amazon rainforest is home to at least 40,000 plant species, 427 mammals, 1,300 birds, 378 reptiles, more than 400 amphibians, and nearly 3,000 freshwater fishes. Sadly, mass burnings and deforestation are threatening thousands of these species, forcing them to now face an existential crisis. Photo: Unsplash/Jeffrey Su A new study by University of Arizona researchers has assessed exactly how environmental policies on deforestation, as well as forest fires and drought, have impacted these plants and animals. Researchers...
