5 common mistakes made by first-time dog parents
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Compassionate dog grooming
The term “compassionate dog grooming” has been trending on social media lately, with more groomers coming on board to discuss this alternative approach. Here’s an inside look at what compassionate dog grooming is all about. Compassionate dog grooming is not a new theory or practice, but the term and the idea behind it have been gaining greater traction recently thanks to social media. This article delves into the behind-the-scenes world of compassionate dog grooming to show you what it’s all about — and how it...
Capitol Police Get Their Own Comfort Dog, Lila
There’s no doubt guarding the U.S. capital is a difficult job. Now Capitol Police are seeking to combat officer stress with the help of a 3-year-old lab, Lila, the department’s new “peer support dog.” Lila joined the department in June as part of a broader push to provide Capital Police with greater support and resources. “It really is just a godsend,” one USCP officer, Jeffrey Albanese, told CNN. “We’ve all had bad days. The minute a dog walks into a room, even for a minute, you kind of forget...
Pirate Finds Treasured Home
Oct 14, 2021 After a year and a half of cancelled events and celebrations, APA! opened our doors once again for Clear the Shelters. During this national adoption event, 186 pets were adopted from our shelter! That’s 186 newly formed families complete with pets that didn’t stand a chance anywhere else. When you join our monthly giving program, you invest in the long term stability of APA! which allows us to continue triaging and training for the most tailwags possible. Your monthly gift allows our teams to work around the clock to...
Ready for Resolution
Oct 14, 2021 Thanks to the dedication of you and our fellow supporters, we can confirm that an item regarding Austin Pets Alive!’s resolution will be on the Austin City Council agenda on Thursday, November 4. As soon as we have the draft resolution language to share, we will reach out to update you and ask you to take one more final action to help advocate on our behalf. At stake are the details of how we will be required to operate far into the future: the number and types of animals we pull from the Austin Animal Center to keep our...
Woman Fosters Litter of Kittens to Stop Them From Being Euthanized
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! Last year when I walked outside, I heard sounds coming from the opposite side of the house, so I walked across the yard to check it out. Sitting under the downspout in a perfect row were four little blue-eyed kittens looking up at me! Their mother had kept them under our front porch. KITTENS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/G215 I left them where they were because I figured their mother may come back....
Florida’s ‘Lizard King’ Faces Federal Charges For Reptile Smuggling
Animal welfare laws may be a royal pain if you deal in exotic species, but they’re laws for a reason. Just as justice was served to the Tiger King of Oklahoma, Florida’s “Lizard King” is facing federal charges for exploiting wild animals. According to LiveScience, Michael Van Nostrand, 54, gave himself the nickname in his 2008 memoir, “The Lizard King.” Van Nostrand is the owner of reptile wholesale store Strictly Reptiles, Inc., located in Hollywood, Florida. From that location, he made money off...
Senior Dog Trapped In Rocky Crevice For 5 Days At State Park Is Finally Rescued
A New York woman decided to go for a hike with her 12-year-old dog, Liza, at Minnewaska State Park Preserve, but it ended in disaster. The small dog was apparently off the leash and fell into a deep rocky crevice. Liza was heard barking for help as park staff arrived. They tried to rescue her that evening but the crevice was too deep and narrow to reach her. Photo: Facebook/NY State Parks & Historic Sites The next day they returned with a camera to check on the dog’s condition. She appeared to be all right but rescuers were still...
Oregon Firefighters Rescue Senior Dog Who Fell Down 60 Foot Embankment
A 10-year-old Great Dane named Presley is at home recovering thanks to Westport Fire and Rescue. The senior dog went outside with her owner, Susan Clark, last Sunday and disappeared. Clark told KPTV, “I turned around and said come on and said come on Presley and she was gone, vanished!” Photo: Facebook/Westport Fire And Rescue- Oregon Clark looked everywhere for her beloved dog but couldn’t find her. The 100-pound dog was missing for nearly two days before a neighbor spotted her at the bottom of an embankment. Presley...
Now is the time to send an end-of-year mailer for your animal organization!
This guest post is written by Caitlin Daly, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Lollypop Farm. In a recent interview, she stressed the importance of end-of-year mailer (appeals). We asked her if it was too late to send one, and while it’s cutting it close, it can be done! Below are her tips. [Note: This originally ran November 2019, which means you have even more time to accomplish this!] End of year appeals are an important way to spread your good work and ask for support. It’s ideal to send these direct...
