Dog Returned Two Days After Being Adopted Finds The Perfect Forever Home
When a dog transitions from a foster home to its forever, adoptive home, it’s usually a joyous occasion. Sure, some tears might be shed as the foster parents say goodbye, but they know it’s for a good cause and are happy to see an animal getting a second chance at life. However, a sad reality is that not all adoptions work out. Sometimes the animals end up in less than attentive homes or they’re downright neglected and abused. Other times, the owners realize they can’t actually care for the dog they promised to give a...
It’s a Date to Support Item 38
Oct 25, 2021 Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate our way through this journey towards APA!’s forever home. Just as you help us every day by fostering, adopting, volunteering, and donating to find homes for animals, we really need you to act now so APA! can land safely and continue our important work with as few interruptions as possible. We have received word that our item DID make it on the agenda for the November 4th city council meeting and we are officially item #38. The resolution is very good overall as it clearly...
How to improve your aging dog’s quality of life
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transparency webcast, access to care survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Keep marketing and adoption counseling separate while ensuring transparency with this webcastIn animal welfare, knowing the difference between marketing and adoption counseling can be vital, especially when trying to ensure transparency. Marketing is meant to open a door, and adoption counseling is meant to prepare potential adopters for the pet they are adopting. So, what should you include in a pet’s marketing and what should you save… Learn...
Boaters Save Drowning Dog After Spotting Him In Middle Of Ocean
When Dylan Berian and his friends set out on a boat for the day off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they had no idea that they would end up saving a life. The group of friends were enjoying their day, when all of a sudden they spotted a dog struggling to stay afloat in the water nearby. Without hesitation, Berian jumped right into the water with all of his clothes on. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Thankfully, he managed to grab the dog, and his friends helped him pull the dog up onto the boat. The dog was shaking and scared, but after...
Stray Dog Swollen From Snake Bite Gets Saved By Rescuers
Those of us who love animals know that there is nothing sadder than a suffering animal who is without someone to love them. Unfortunately, strays are a part of our communities, and it’s important that there are people out there who are willing to help them. Strays often require more than just food and water, they also require medical assistance, as it’s not uncommon for them to endure injuries while they’re living rough outside on the streets. That was exactly the case that happened to one little pup named Fergus. The poor...
Owner Determines What Kind Of Day It’ll Be Based On His Senior Pug
Getting old is not for the faint of heart. Of course, it’s not just humans who must face the aging process. Our pets must go through it, too. Most of them take their aging in stride, apart from the occasional hiccup along the way. And now that social media is a major part of everyday life, more and more pet owners are able to share their pets’ journeys with the world – like Jonathan Graziano. The proud dog dad has become a social media sensation thanks to the overwhelming cuteness of his pooch, Noodle. Photo:...
Great Dane Accidentally Scares His Neighbor’s Puppies
Great Danes are quite impressive dogs. They are essentially gentle giants of the dog world. My mom grew up with a Great Dane in her family. She has fond memories of being five and pretending that Aegis was a pony. Granted, Aegis was such a good girl she would let my mom and uncle climb all over her and never got upset. Then, she’d allow them to sit on her back while she carried them around for hours. According to my mom, she was a friendly and caring dog who loved to make friends with the world. But there is one thing that can sometimes...
Man Opens A Natural Scents Shop After Dog Nearly Dies From Reed Diffuser
Tim Rundle-Wood, an entrepreneur from London, was winding down from the excitement of his recent move when he made a choice that would change his life forever. Settling into his new apartment, he started a reed diffuser with a sweet, synthetic smell to create a relaxing ambiance in the space. His pup, Henry, loved the smell. But when he got closer and took a deep sniff, Rundle-Wood could tell that something was immediately wrong. “My dog, Henry, almost died from toxic shock after he sniffed a Reed diffuser – which turned out to be...
Viral Photo Shows Dachshund Lover’s Adorable “Halloweenie” Yard Decoration
As we’re well into October, the spookiest month of the year, creepy and spooky decorations have no doubt started to pop up in your neighborhood. Black cats usually rule this season, though of course, they still deserve love the other 11 months of the year! If you’re still looking for a bit of “Halloweenie” fun to get you in the mood, then check out this lawn decoration — a celebration of dachshunds and the spooky season: Photo: Facebook/Diane Alves Posted on Facebook in the Dachshund Lovers group by user Dian...
