Take this foster program survey for a chance to win a $500 grant!
Learning about shelter and rescue organizations’ programs can help us improve how we function, so Maddie’s Fund® is looking to collect information on foster programs across the United States in this short survey. By completing it, your organization could win one of ten $500 grants. The survey will ask you about your organization’s policies and structure related to foster care, but you don’t need to have a foster program in order to complete it. Whether or not your organization has a program, we’d love your...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (Jan 30, 2025)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Pablo Breed: Chihuahua Fun Fact: Pablo loves to sleep on his favorite baby pillow, eat treats, and buy new toys Cutest Name: Sandy Breed: Golden Retriever Fun Fact: Sandy wants this prior to taking a shower!! Most Expressive Name: Zeek Breed: Bluetick Beagle Fun Fact: Zeek is a 5 year-old bluetick beagle. He loves eating, going for walks and sitting in someone else’s chair! Sleepiest Name: Rasgulla Breed: Bordoodle (border collie + poodle) Fun Fact Russ loves soft things, his bed...
Why You Should Have a Dog Journal
Keeping a dog journal is an invaluable practice for anyone who shares their life with a canine companion. This simple yet powerful tool serves as a comprehensive record of health changes, behavioral patterns, and daily activities, ultimately enhancing the well-being of your furry friend. This record can also be shared with vets and caregivers to provide a detailed picture of your dog’s history. Recording Changes Over Time Dogs, like humans, experience fluctuations in their health and behavior. By maintaining a journal, you can document...
Snow Much Fun: Subi’s Guide to Surviving Canadian Winters
Welcome to the Wednesday Dogs of Dogster! Every Wednesday, we share a story from one of our Dogsters. This week is about Amanda and her sweet Chihuahua, Subi. Subi is the poster child for: she likes what she likes. She’s a bit meek and enjoys keeping to herself most of the time, but on a handful of days is full of personality—especially when the temperature outside is just right. She thrives in good weather. A balmy sunny day is her forte. Speaking from 34 years of experience: Canadian winters can be brutal and tend to last much...
7 Benefits of Glyconutrients for Dogs: The Ultimate Skin and Coat Solution!
Learn about the benefits of glyconutrients for dogs and how an exclusive extract can transform skin and coat health in as little as 30 days—no pharmaceuticals required! Many pet parents end up having to turn to medications, steroids, and other pharmaceutical drugs to control allergies, hot spots, and other skin and coat issues in dogs. But that’s because most natural skin and coat products on the market lack an essential component: glyconutrients. Glyconutrients such as sialic acid have powerful effects on skin and coat health....
10 Common Dog Potty Training Issues (Vet-Verified)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Dog potty training is challenging for most dog owners and is often a rite of passage for becoming a dog parent. You’re not alone in the challenges, and accidents are to be expected as your dog or puppy learns to be potty trained. Many dog parents face similar challenges throughout the experience. So, we’ve compiled a list of common issues that come up during potty training and some helpful tips for dealing...
The Trickiness of TLAC
Jan 28, 2025 Our main shelter, named Town Lake Animal Center and located in the heart of Austin, has provided a space for us to save so many lives. We’re grateful for this space though due to its age, it does present some challenges. We’ve been scrappy over the years with how we address those challenges, but there are limitations to what and how we solve them. Watch this video to learn more! [embedded content] Source: Austin Pets...
How to House-Train an Adult Dog: The Umbilical Cord Method (Vet-Approved)
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Have you just adopted an adult dog only to discover they aren’t house-trained? They might say you can’t teach old dogs new tricks, but that isn’t true. You can absolutely teach an adult dog something they should have learned earlier by finding the best method of training for them. When it comes to house training, many find the umbilical cord method to work extremely well. Not familiar with the...
Bird Flu Pet Food Recall – What Does It Mean For You & Your Dog?
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead In a world filled with scary news headlines, it can be hard to know which ones we need to pay attention to. Will a dingo eat my baby? Did renaming the Gulf really cause that blizzard? Is my dog going to get bird flu from their food? We’re not going to comment on the first two, but we can tell you more about the bird flu outbreak, how it affects your pets, and why some raw pet foods have been...
How to Make Homemade Herbal Ear Cleaners for Cats
Creating a natural ear cleaner for cats can be a rewarding experience, ensuring your feline friend maintains optimal ear health without the use of harsh chemicals. Here’s a guide to making effective homemade herbal ear cleaners that can help keep your cat’s ears clean and free from infections. The Importance of Ear Cleaning Cats are known for their grooming habits, but sometimes they need a little extra help to keep their ears clean. Accumulation of wax, dirt, or even parasites like ear mites can lead to discomfort and infections....
Dogs and Car Journeys: Lava’s Off-Key Musicals
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Maja! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my two crossbreed dogs, Lava and Hela. Lava loves cars and car journeys. It doesn’t even matter if it’s my car or someone else’s. If the door or the boot is open and inviting, she will jump right in. And it’s all great until I start driving. This is when the chaos begins. Lava will be making a very annoying combination of...
AAFCO’s New Policy on Pet Food Record Keeping
Animal Wellness is North America’s top natural health and lifestyle magazine for dogs and cats, with a readership of over one million every year. AW features articles by some of the most renowned experts in the pet industry, with topics ranging from diet and health related issues, to articles on training, fitness and emotional well being. Source: Animal Wellness...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season tips, marketing long-stay pets and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Register now for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition!Prepare for Kitten Season with expert guidance from leaders in the field! Join us on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 from 9AM PT/12PM ET to 1PM PT/4PM ET, for Camp Maddie: Kitten Edition. This free, half-day session is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges of the upcoming kitten season, which is… Learn More Tips for marketing long-stay petsMarketing pets...
Ask Dr. Paola: Monday January 27, 2025
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Welcome to our “Ask Dr. Paola” series, where every Monday we bring expert advice straight from Dr. Paola Cuevas (MVZ) to help our readers better understand their dog’s health and well-being. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a seasoned dog lover, Dr. Paola is here to provide answers to your most pressing questions. From nutrition tips and preventive care to troubleshooting common behavioral...
Tattoos With Tails: How Dr Karyn Honors Her Furry Family Members
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn! Read my introduction to learn more about me and my five funny dogs, Poppy, Bailey, Kodah, Ned, and Fred. We all have different ways of expressing ourselves and different ways of honoring or memorializing our pets. For me, part of that expression is through artwork on the skin: tattoos. When I was 17, I got my very first tattoo, and this was back before they became very mainstream! It is...
Benefits of Balneotherapy for Your Canine Companion
Balneotherapy, a therapeutic approach utilizing water, is gaining traction among canine caregivers seeking holistic solutions for their furry companions. This innovative treatment not only enhances physical well-being but also fosters emotional healing. As dog parents, understanding the benefits of balneotherapy can transform your dog’s health journey and strengthen your bond. What is Balneotherapy Balneotherapy involves the use of mineral-rich water for therapeutic purposes. It encompasses various techniques, including hydrotherapy,...
Ashwagandha for pets’ seasonal healthÂ
Boost your pet’s seasonal health with Ashwagandha. Support immunity, reduce stress, and alleviate joint pain during colder months. Clinical research shows KSM-66 Ashwagandha root extract helps your dog or cat fight off fall and winter ailments. Fall, winter, spring, summer… there’s something to love about all seasons. That being said, each season brings with it its own set of health hazards – for us and our animal companions. This is particularly true of the chillier months. Fall sniffles, achy winter...
HASS Announces Key Findings and New Resources Developed through the Intake Triage Project
A project dedicated to understanding the root causes behind why people need support, why pets enter the shelter, and how the industry can utilize resources to help more people and their pets. (AUSTIN, TX) January 23, 2025–Human Animal Support Services (HASS), an international project bridging the gap between human and animal welfare, is proudly sharing the preliminary results from its Intake Triage Project (ITP) initiative. Facilitated in collaboration with three HASS pilot shelters, ITP aimed to help animal welfare organizations...
Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (Jan 23, 2025)
Click to Skip Ahead This Week’s Winner Name: Gidget and Toby Breed: Yorkshire terrier Fun Fact: “They are brother and sister they watch out for each other, Gidget on the left just had 3 gorgeous puppies! I have 2 other Yorkies Inky is the father of the puppies! Thank You. Q” Cutest Name: Mia Breed: Belgian Malinois Fun Fact: “Here’s my Mia!She started loving dandelions when she was just a puppy, and she has never stopped!” Most Expressive Name: Ruger Breed: Terrier mix Fun Fact: “Ruger loves sunshine,...
How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science Book Review 2025: Canine Coaching You’ll Enjoy
Click to Skip Ahead Our Final Verdict We give How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science a rating of 4.95 out of 5 stars. Writing Quality: 4.9/5 Training Value: 4.9/5 Entertainment Value: 5/5 General Usefulness: 5/5 As a retired dog trainer with a formal education in animal behavior, I probably read a lot more training books than most dog owners. Recently, I picked up Annie Grossman’s How to Train Your Dog with Love + Science. It only took reading a quarter of the book to decide this is one of my favorite training books ever. Not only...
