Growing the Family after Hurricane Harvey
Sep 24, 2021 When Hurricane Harvey devastated much of Texas and Louisiana in 2017, the APA! community leaped into action with the goal of evacuating and saving as many lives as possible. Thanks to the amazing support that we received from donors, fosters, volunteers, and the APA! community both near and far – you! – we were able to transport over 5,000 animals to safety, stand up three temporary shelters, gratefully accept truckloads of donations, and record nearly 30,000 volunteer hours. But the impact of Harvey didn’t end...
Year-round paw care for dogs
Taking care of your dog’s paws isn’t just an occasional task. Tending to his tootsies year round helps ensure he keeps all four feet on the ground. When it comes to healthcare for our dogs, we sometimes take their feet for granted and leave them out of the equation. But your canine’s paws should be an integral part of his care regimen, whatever the season. If your dog’s feet are sore or injured, his mobility and well-being can suffer, and that’s no fun for either of you. Here’s how to factor his feet into...
What to look for in a dog food delivery service
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DNA testing tells you a lot about your cat – and it’s also important to science
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...
Truck Driver Shares Food with Stray Dog for Months, Finally Coaxes Her Home
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! My boyfriend is a truck driver in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Each time he came to this one particular customer, he noticed a fawn colored pit bull. She was skin and bones and extremely skittish. He started throwing food to her and she would run away. This became a ritual for them. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/F. MUHAMMAD She was always in the same basic area. He tried for months to get her to come...
Lessons Learned from Layla
Sep 23, 2021 “With the recent passing of my dog Layla, I felt compelled to tell you about our story together.” “This letter is as much for me as it is to document a life that was so filled with value, love, and lessons about relationships and respect. I am beyond grateful to have had this amazing dog in my life.” “Layla was my most challenging pet. She was very different yet I learned so much from her. She made me a much better dog mom, teacher, and human being. She was our first rescue dog. We adopted her from...
Florida Woman Reunited With Lost Senior Dog 331 Days After He Went Missing
After missing for nearly a year, a 16-year-old Westie has been reunited with his family. Lisa Raulerson recounted the miserable day that her beloved dog Sparky went missing to WPTV-TV. It was a rainy day last October when Sparky escaped through an open gate at his West Palm Beach home. Raulerson said she accidentally left the gate open. “We looked for a week or two just straight looking for him,” she said. Sparky, after a groomer cleaned him up. Looking good! Posted by Sunshine State Westie Rescue on Saturday, September 11,...
Maddie’s University is now offering 4 Human Animal Support Services courses
Four Human Animal Support Services (HASS) modeled courses are now available on Maddie’s®University. These courses are the results of a collaboration between between Human Animal Support Services, Michelson Found Animals, American Pets Alive!, and the many shelter and rescue staff across the country and internationally who have volunteered their time to innovate new programs through the Human Animal Support Services working groups. Take a look at the free, self-paced courses below. Human Animal Support Services:...
Wild Monkey Kidnaps Tiny Puppy And Holds It Hostage For Three Days
A 2-week-old puppy went on an adventure of a lifetime after being kidnapped by a wild monkey in Malaysia. Thankfully, locals were able to rescue the puppy from the monkey, and the small dog survived the ordeal. According to the New York Post, locals in Taman Lestari Putra, Malaysia, noticed the small dog being carried through the trees by a macaque. It’s believed the pup was taken from a stray litter of puppies in the area. While the monkey didn’t appear to be purposefully harming the puppy, at only 2-weeks-old, the small dog...
When Woman Falls in the Shower, Her Cats Immediately Check on Her
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! I am the proud mama to two female kitties, Tilly age 11 come next month, and Milly age 8 as of this month. In early October of last year, 2020, I was feeling a sinus infection coming on, and went to take a shower. I had a little bit of dizziness, but nothing I worried about, or so I thought. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY/GUNDULA VOGEL I got into the shower, washed and rinsed my hair, then heard a...
