Saving Senior Working Dogs Who’ve Served America
Nothing makes us drool more than organizations that help find loving homes for senior dogs, especially retired working dogs. Mission K9 Rescue (MK9) sniffs out military and contract working dogs who need homes and has saved more than 1,300 from “every corner of the world” since Kristen Maurer, Louisa Kastner and Bob Bryant founded it in 2013. This includes reuniting more than 540 with their former military handlers. The nonprofit 501 (c) 3 organization is based in Houston, Texas, plus has satellite offices in San Antonio and Los...
Dog Instagram Celebrity RuPawl’s Droolworthy New Dog Clothing Line
Part Chihuahua, part Poodle, part Australian Cattle Dog and 100% beloved doggie social media influencer, Instagram celebrity dog RuPawl is in a class of their own. RuPawl’s human José Lizárraga tells Dogster that RuPawl’s popularity happened right around the time American reality competition TV series RuPaul’s Drag Race started becoming more mainstream after the show’s move to VH1. “We quickly became popular amongst fans of Drag Race and the queens themselves.” RuPawl recently turned 6...
Essential Measures to Protect Yourself and Your Pets from Fleas
Tick bites have long been associated with serious diseases, but a recent tragic case in Texas sheds light on the lesser-known dangers of flea bites. According to PennLive, Michael Kohlhof, a 35-year-old man from Texas, experienced devastating consequences after being bitten by a flea. What initially seemed like a mild illness turned into a life-threatening situation, resulting in multiple amputations. This alarming incident raises awareness about the potential threats fleas pose to both humans and pets. Photo: PixabayFleas can transmit...
All Life Stages Cat Food Explained
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Make kitten season a little easier with these courses from Maddie’s University
As kitten season continues through summer, here are a few self-paced courses and webcasts, designed to make your life easier, all available on Maddie’s® University. Self-paced courses Building Foster Programs for Cats and KittensYour community’s capacity to care for cats and kittens depends heavily on your organization’s foster programs. The cat program at Austin Pets Alive! started using only foster caregivers; there was no brick and mortar facility for cats. Now APA! has between 400 and 1,200 cats and kittens in foster...
‘Diva Calico’ and Her ‘Derpy Ginger’ Brother Get Into Everything
The following story was submitted in the Pawsitively Picture Perfect photo contest. The top three finishers received $500 in cash, as well as $2,000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. To read more stories, click here! Alex and Emma were my babies. PHOTO: JANE WILKENS I lost Alex in 2021 at 17 and just lost Emma this January, three months shy of her 19th birthday. She was an absolute terror as a kitten. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She and her brother Alex would get into everything. Alex would always follow Emma everywhere so was...
Recycling Old Baby Clothes for Animal Hospitals & Shelters is a Great Way to Help Injured & Sick Pets
If you’ve ever had a pet with an injured paw or leg, it’s quite possible you covered the treated owie with an old sock to keep them from licking or chewing the affected area. Used clothing no longer in the weekly rotation can be used for many things, like rags for cleaning or any number of craft projects. Photo: Pixabay/zuckerschnecke Used Baby Clothes But when it comes to baby clothes, which tiny tots go through at a frantic pace, they are quite frequently in “like-new” condition by the time they no longer fit. This...
6 Ways to Make the Lives of Elderly Pets Easier
Just like people, as animals age, things can start to get more difficult to navigate. Countless studies have pointed to the fact that pain in dogs and cats can oftentimes be difficult to recognize until it’s fairly advanced. They can also suffer cognitive decline and vision loss. So, what can we do to make our pets’ golden years more comfortable and less stressful? We’ve got some suggestions for you right here. Navigating with Aging Pets Photo: Pixabay/sergeljeanette If your pet is starting to show signs of mental decline or...
Siberian Husky Has a Blast Cracking Open Her Birthday Piñata
What do you like to do for your pet’s birthday? This family gets each of their dogs a piñata full of dog treats and has a ton of fun opening it and sharing the contents between the pups. Their version of the piñata game is a little different than the normal one, because the birthday guest of honor is the only one who’s really allowed to take a whack at the piñata – and they do it with their teeth instead of a bat or stick. But it still looks like so much fun! Photo: Facebook/The Adventures of Tonka the...
Starving Homeless Cat Finally Gets The Food And Care She Needs, Thanks To You
It is National Feed a Rescue Pet Week and The Animal Rescue Site’s 21st Birthday! We are hoping to celebrate by providing 3 million meals to shelter pets, but we need your help. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets across the country. Animal shelters and rescues are in desperate need of nutritious pet food, as new pets arrive daily. Join us in our mission to feed shelter pets around the country, like Curley. Photo: Cats in the Cradle The 12-year-old cat was barely surviving on the streets of Georgia. While no one knows how she...
Bunnies Overrun Florida Neighborhood, Causing Chaos and Concern
In the scenic and tranquil neighborhood of Jenada Isles in Wilton Manors, Florida, there’s an adorable yet problematic cuteness-overload unfolding. Bunnies, lots of them, are hopping around yards, cutting through wiring, and drawing the growing ire of residents and public officials alike. A population of 60 to 100 rabbits has taken over this community just a few miles north of Fort Lauderdale, leaving residents grappling with concerns for both the safety of these furry creatures and the well-being of their own properties. The origin of...
Outer Banks Wild Horses Welcome 6th Foal of The Season
The Outer Banks in North Carolina is home to roughly 100 wild horses known as “Bankers”. The Spanish mustangs have been roaming freely on the sandy shores for centuries and have adapted to many changes. As more people enter the area to live and vacation, the goal is to keep the majestic horses wild and free. Locals and visitors are thrilled to see the horses cooling off on the beach or grazing among the dunes, but it is vital that everyone keeps their distance. Corolla Wild Horse Fund (CWHF), who works to protect and conserve the...
In Sync — Study Gets to the Heart of the Animal-Human Bond
Decades of research have shown that having a dog or cat can be good for your health — both physically and mentally. The benefits of sharing your life with an animal include everything from lower blood pressure and decreased anxiety to higher self-esteem and improved immune response. Now, a boy, a dog, and a couple of heart monitors have proven what animal lovers have known all along: a powerful heart-based connection exists between us and our furry friends. In a simple study, Dr. Rollin McCraty, Director of Research for the...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Foster recruitment, Community Animal CARE and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Successfully reuniting lost cats with owners, paper collars, and more in this Community Cats podcast episodeWant to learn about the program that has a feline reclaim rate eight times the national average? Listen to the Community Cats Podcast episode, “How to Reunite Pets and Owners with Corinne Bourgoin, Operations Coordinator, MSPCA Boston Adoption Center.” In Corinne’s discussion with host Stacy LeBaron, she explains how the MSPCA reunites...
Newborn ‘Miracle’ Bunny Survives After Hit And Run Kills Her Mom And Littermates
A bunny in Florida is being called a “miracle” after she survived a hit and run that killed her mom and littermates. The East Coast Rabbit Rescue in West Palm Beach, Florida shared about the bunny, Mimi, on Fakebook, saying: “This bunny is a miracle and you will learn why.” Photo: West Palm Beach Aerial November 2014 photo D Ramey Logan.jpg from Wikimedia Commons by Don Ramey Logan, License: CC-BY 4.0 In the post, they explain that a lady called to report a rabbit who had been hit by a car. The woman said there...
Max Greenfield and His Wife Adopt Dog Who Spent Over A Year Looking For A Home
43-year-old Max Greenfield is beloved for his iconic character Schmidt on New Girl. Now, he’s giving the world another reason to like him: his dog! Photo: Flickr/Genevieve License: CC BY 2.0 Greenfield took to Instagram on July 13 to share about the latest addition to his family. In the Instagram post, captioned, “Meet Darlene,” you can see Greenfield and his wife, casting director Tess Sanchez, with an adorable pup in between them. Greenfield tagged Wags and Walks Rescue, a nonprofit that saves dogs from high-kill shelters...
Training Tips for Keeping Your Dog off the Couch
Dogs love cuddling with you. However, not all pet parents want their pups on the furniture. A dog on the couch can damage the fabric, make the couch stinky, and make it impossible for you to get comfortable. These training tips will help you keep your dog off the couch and keep your furniture in good shape. Why Dogs Jump on Couches Dogs naturally feel they can jump on a couch and take possession of the area. There are several reasons why dogs help themselves to couches, including that they: Want to be close to you Like laying in a spot where...
Saved by the Dog! A Podcast About Life-Saving Rescue Dogs
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...
Can You Find The Cat Hiding In These Bushes?
Cats are known to be elusive. They’re sneaky predators, after all, and can be quiet, sly and quick. Because of that, they’re often great at hiding or blending into their surroundings. One time, my friend lost her cat. After searching the entire apartment, we started looking outside, thinking she must’ve slipped out the door. After a full day of searching, we discovered the cat was right under our noses all along! She was hiding in a small drawer in the closet. Typical cat. Photo: Pexels/Em on Earth There’s another cat...
Thermal Tags for Pets Work with an App to Keep Track of Rising Body Temps
Every year, dogs across the globe die in parked vehicles from heat exhaustion. A vehicle can quickly reach sweltering temperatures that put dogs at risk of serious illness even on days that don’t seem that hot to us humans. Photo: Pixabay/artellliii72 Summer Safety with Pets Part of that is because dogs have higher body temperatures than people. A dog’s normal body temperature ranges from 101° to 102.5° Fahrenheit. Their ability to process heat out of their bodies is fairly limited without the ability to sweat. Typically,...
