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Wildlife Rescues Urge People To Consider Wildlife When Decorating For Halloween
The countdown to Halloween has begun. People around the country are decorating their homes and yards with festive decor, but wildlife rescues warn that some of the decorations are harmful to wild animals. Pumpkins Kids of all ages love to head to the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve. While jack-o’-lanterns are the perfect porch decoration, they are also a source of food to wild animals. Photo: Pixabay/Jill Wellington People spend a lot of time and effort on their jack-o’-lanterns and want them to last as...
Black soldier fly-based dog food — new novel protein for hypoallergenic diets
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...
To find adopters and fosters for pets who are more difficult to place, start with your language
The language we use is important because it is the lens through which potential adopters see the pets in our care. In an effort to keep communications brief, we may use as few words as possible when describing pets, but everything these subtle changes communicate to the wider world may not be obvious to us. Could something as simple as one or two words be hindering our fostering and adoption efforts? Think of the term “behavior dog.” What does it imply? When you hear it, what are your...
Shelter Cat and Guinea Pig Best Friend Get Adopted Into Perfect Home Together
Friendships can blossom in the most unlikely places. Just look at Angel and Halo, a shelter cat and a guinea pig with an unusual bond. Angel and Halo’s friendship is especially rare because cats and guinea pigs don’t usually get along. But despite the odds, Angel and Halo have become best friends who can always count on each other. This means comforting each other when times get tough, which is what the bonded pair did after their owner surrendered them to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, a North Carolina animal...
Coyote Grabs Dog By The Neck, Owner Runs Inside To Get Her ‘Secret Weapon’
Kerri and Larry Ruiz let their Chihuahua, Chico, outside to use the bathroom in the backyard of their Chatsworth, California home. It was just like any other night, until they heard shrieking coming from outside. Larry ran outside and realized that a coyote had managed to jump their fence and grab ahold of their beloved Chico. He yelled out while Kerri ran outside to see what was the matter. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition “A coyote, it took Chico!” Larry exclaimed, while the couple frantically ran around the yard trying to locate...
Hospice Arranges For Terminally Ill Woman’s Dogs And Horse To Visit So She Can Say Goodbye
A terminally ill woman longed to see her best friends one last time – and her wish was granted. Jan Holman has been apart from her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Monty and Rowley, and horse named Bob for over a month. After spending weeks in a local hospital, she was transferred to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and received an amazing surprise. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet and how you can get involved! The caring staff arranged for all...
Learn How To Create A Jack-O’-Lantern Of Your Pet
Fall is officially here, which means it is time to start carving pumpkins! While many people still choose to carve the iconic jack-o’-lantern face, others find inspiration from their pets. But are you unsure where to start? Photo: Pixabay/Bany_MM No worries, we have compiled some impressive pumpkin works of art to inspire you. But first, let’s make sure you have everything you will need to carve a pumpkin. Supplies & Prep Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a...
Locals Spot Beached Whale, Spend Hours Getting Him Back To Sea
A seven-ton, 28-foot-long humpback whale found himself beached along the coast of La Lucila del Mar, a small town in Argentina. Luckily, a group of more than 30 people, including locals, Civil Defense members, firefighters, marine conservationists, beach lifeguards, and coast guard officers, were able to save the whale before it was too late. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Initially, the group tried to work together to push the whale back out to sea, but the whale proved to be way too heavy for them and their attempt was unsuccessful. What...
30 Lions Euthanized After Owner Refused To Help When Fire Ravaged Enclosure
This story contains graphic images that may be disturbing to some readers; reader discretion is advised. Thirty lions have been euthanized after they were found starving and left for dead at a captive-bred lion farm. A wildfire ravaged the farm and severely burned the lions, in what the Bloemfontein SPCA says is one of the worst animal cruelty cases to ever happen in their careers. After the wildfires swept through parts of South Africa, the Bloemfontein SPCA hit the ground running, helping farmers who had animals that were injured. The SPCA...
