Benadryl for Dogs – Is It Safe?
There’s nothing quite like sad puppy eyes to tug at the heartstrings. Said puppy eyes cause even more stress if they are caused by something more than just desire for that piece of cheese you’re munching on! Our furry friends are everything to us, and when they clearly aren’t feeling their best, it’s natural to want to help them feel better fast. But what if the doggie medicine cabinet is bare, and all you have is that bottle of Benadryl you keep for allergies? Is there a safe Benadryl dosage for dogs? Or should you...
Fatal Flaws in DNA Tests Risks Pet Lives in an Unregulated Industry
Prompting an investigation that has both baffled and concerned the public, pet DNA testing company DNA My Dog mistakenly identified human DNA samples as belonging to various dog breeds, and doubled down on the claim when confronted with the facts. This incident has raised questions about the reliability of pet DNA testing services and the science behind them. Photo: PexelsPet DNA testing lacks rigorous standards that other animal services are subject to. Concerning DNA Test Results The sequence of events began when Christina Hager, a reporter...
Register now for My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference
Maddie’s Fund® is a proud sponsor of My Dog Is My Home’s Co-Sheltering Conference 2024: Together We Thrive. Taking place virtually from March 26-28, this year’s conference aims to create a space where advocates, providers, policy makers, and people with lived experience can work hand in hand to redefine the landscape of care and transform pathways to housing for people and animals together. You can view the lineup of over 50 speakers. Register today and be a part of the powerful movement driving systemic shifts to...
Street Cat Shies Away From Help for Two Years Before Finding the Right Person
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! Of the three rescue cats I have, Linus needed me the most. He was one of my foster cats. The person who ran the rescue organization had been seeing him on and off in the North Philadelphia area for over two years. He was so sick that he wouldn’t let her get anywhere near him until she had been feeding him for years and putting Lysine in his food to help his goopy eyes from...
Rise in Youth Sharing Slingshot Animal Torture on WhatsApp Sparks Outrage
In recent incidents across the UK, children and teenagers have been reported using slingshots and catapults to harm and kill animals, an alarming trend that has drawn attention from law enforcement and animal welfare groups alike. This wave of cruelty, involving everything from wild birds to squirrels and even larger animals like deer, has been accompanied by the disturbing practice of sharing graphic images of the abuse on social media platforms such as WhatsApp and Instagram. Photo: PexelsCatapult groups on WhatsApp consist of hundreds of...
How Cicada Urination Habits Can Shape Our Future and the Planet’s Survival
Cicadas, those ubiquitous heralds of summer, are not just known for their symphonic choruses. A recent study by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology has cast a spotlight on a less melodious, yet fascinating aspect of these insects: their unique method of urination. Unlike many insects that expel waste in droplets, cicadas emit powerful jets of urine, challenging longstanding beliefs in fluid dynamics and offering potential insights for technological advancements and ecological studies. Photo: PexelsCicadas belong to the family...
Stressed Pets at New Orleans Shelter Take Comfort in Donated Toys & Treats
Shelter life is tough. Many dogs and cats arrive at the shelter afraid and stressed out by the unfamiliar sights and sounds. While shelters do their best to find them loving homes as soon as possible, many remain at the shelter for weeks and sometimes months. Thanks to your generous donations, homeless dogs and cats at Animal Rescue New Orleans (ARNO) received much-needed enrichment toys, treats, and supplies through Greater Good Charities’ GOODS program. Photo: Animal Rescue New Orleans Basic supplies like buckets and slip leads were...
Shelter Dog with Severe Kidney Infection Needs Your Help to Heal
Meet Jinx. The two-year-old terrier mix was found as a stray and brought to a local shelter in Arizona. Due to overcrowding at the shelter and a decrease in adopters, she was at risk of euthanasia. Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary (CTSS) took her in to give her the second chance she deserves. She went to live with a foster family who had to rush her to the emergency animal hospital just 10 days later. Photo: Cherished Tails Senior Sanctuary The rescue shared with us, “Her kidney numbers were off the charts and the vet staff were...
Handyman Discovers Nearly 80 Starving, Neglected Cats In Foreclosed Home
In a startling discovery in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, nearly 80 cats were found in deplorable conditions inside a foreclosed home. This incident has ignited a massive community response and highlighted the challenges faced by rescue organizations in managing such crises. Photo: PexelsNearly 80 cats were found in a foreclosed home in Coon Rapids, Minnesota. A Handyman’s Unexpected Find Matt Lennander, a handyman tasked with renovating the foreclosed property, was taken aback by the situation. Initially alerted by a cleaner, he found the...
Bonded Sisters Get Split Up, Only to Find Each Other Months Later
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 was in the vet’s office in Connecticut with my cat Tigger in June 2010 when I met Molly and Misty (sisters) that had been found outside a barn. They were not feral, and Molly the yellow tabby had a litter of kittens that had been adopted. Misty was curled up in the bottom of the two-story cage. Unfortunately, my Tigger had not been eating and was diagnosed with an aggressive tumor...
Endangered Mexican Wolf Population Continues to Grow, Thanks in Part to Fostered Pups
The Mexican wolf, an endangered gray wolf subspecies that was once found across the Southwest, was nearly wiped out by the late 1970s due to conflict with livestock. After it was listed under the Endangered Species Act when the population had dwindled to just seven wolves, Mexico and the United States teamed up on a captive breeding program, which began reintroductions in 1998. The latest population estimates show the recovery effort continues to go well. Earlier this month, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) released its...
We’re Working to Survey and Protect a Biodiversity Hotspot in Vietnam, and You Can Help
The Bourret’s box turtle, native to Laos and the forests of central Vietnam, isn’t all that well understood. One thing that is known, however, is that it’s critically endangered, largely due to habitat loss. We’re working to help them, along with other threatened species in Vietnam, by better understanding habitats within the country. We could use your help. From March 14 through the 24, Greater Good Charities is teaming up with Vietnamese organization Wildlife at Risk and the Institute of Ecology and Biological...
Do Dogs and Cats Get Tired of Eating the Same Thing Every Day?
Most humans can’t stand to eat the same thing more than a few days in a row, so the thought of eating the same exact thing for our entire lives is a little depressing. The idea of the thing we are forced to eat every day being dry dog kibble or cold canned pet food is even less appealing. Yes, the idea of being a cat or a dog and having to eat the same food all the time isn’t very exciting. What if the only way you could “choose” what food you’d prefer to eat was to refuse to eat what was provided to you in the...
27 Golden Retriever Dogs & Puppies Rescued from Deplorable Conditions at Rhode Island Home
Twenty golden retriever puppies and seven adult dogs are receiving medical care at the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Rhode Island SPCA) after being rescued from “horrendous” conditions at a Hopkinton home. Hopkinton Police Department shared on Facebook that on March 8 they were joined by Hopkinton Animal Control, Rhode Island SPCA, and an environmental scientist to, “to investigate the unlicensed breeding of puppies as well as conditions detrimental to the health of the dogs.” Photo:...
Ollie Fresh Dog Food Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict
Our Final Verdict We give Ollie dog food a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars. Ollie Pets delivers fresh premium dog food straight to your door. All the recipes were crafted by experts in the field and contain very nutrient-dense ingredients. If you’re looking to make mealtimes more convenient, you’ll want to consider Ollie. Once you complete its simple questionnaire, you’ll receive a portion guide so that you don’t have to spend time worrying about underfeeding or overfeeding your dog. I’ve tested out Ollie’s...
Good ‘Boi’ Messi, Dog Star of “Anatomy of a Fall”, Stole the Show at Oscars
By now you must have heard about the seven-year-old border collie named Messi who stole the show at the Oscars without even trying. The handsome fella starred in the French thriller “Anatomy of a Fall” as a service dog named Snoop for blind son who was the sole witness in his dad’s death. He won hearts with his performance and continues to acquire fans as he attends award shows and interviews. Messi was reportedly not going to attend the Oscars, which took place on March 10, but to everyone’s delight he not only made...
Time to Ditch the Chemicals? Nature’s Own Pest Control Revolutionizes Farming
In the quest for sustainable agriculture, the exploration of nature-based alternatives to conventional pesticides is gaining momentum. These innovative approaches not only aim to minimize the environmental footprint of farming but also enhance the ecological benefits, presenting a win-win situation for both agriculture and nature. Photo: PexelsPesticides can contaminate water sources, posing a risk to aquatic life and human health. Nature’s Arsenal: An Alternative to Chemical Warfare The over-reliance on chemical pesticides in...
Starving Dogs and Cats Seized in Queens Raid Exposing Deadly Web of Crime
In a startling raid early Monday in Queens, New York, police uncovered a harrowing scene: eleven emaciated dogs and two malnourished cats, alongside substantial quantities of heroin and fentanyl. The operation, led by the NYPD’s Grand Larceny Squad, targeted a residence on Beach 44th Street in the Edgemere neighborhood, revealing a disturbing nexus of animal cruelty and drug trafficking, reports the NY Daily News. Photo: PexelsPolice discovered 11 starving dogs in a Queens home. Conditions of Neglect The animals, including several pit...
Learn the latest in kitten care with this new self-paced course
It’s only a matter of time before kitten season starts (if it hasn’t already). With that in mind, Maddie’s® University has launched a new self-paced course, “Taking the Fear out of Bottle Feeding and Basic Kitten Care.” You’ll learn about the latest guidelines for kitten feeding and other kitten care, such as healthy neonatal kittens do not need to be fed every two hours. This course was developed by the Kitten College at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington in Arlington, VA to help its foster...
How Much Does Ollie Fresh Dog Food Cost? 2024 Price Guide
Ollie is a premium subscription-based dog food that offers all-natural, human-grade ingredients delivered directly to your door. For many pet owners, a premium diet like this one has a payoff in better health and wellbeing, but it comes at a price. So, how much does Ollie dog food cost? Take a look at this breakdown to see what you could expect to spend on your Ollie subscription. Depending on your dog’s size, you can expect to pay between $60-$360 for Ollie Dog Food per month. The Importance of Dog Nutrition All animals, including...
