Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Recruiting foster caregivers, Shelter Animals Count data and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Does your animal organization need more foster caregivers? These 6 questions can helpHaving trouble finding foster caregivers? These six questions can help guide you toward a successful strategy. 1. Is it easy to become a foster caregiver at your rescue organization? Research shows that the organizations with the biggest foster programs have quick and easy onboarding processes. Organizations that require things like home, landlord and veterinarian checks...
Adorable Video Of A Woman Surprising Her BF With A Puppy Ends With An Unexpected Twist
Who doesn’t like surprises? I’m talking about the happy kind of surprise like a secret birthday celebration or suddenly receiving some good news. Surely anyone would love to get surprises, but there’s this one video I saw where a woman surprised her boyfriend with something wonderful, and yet all he could say was that it was bad timing. Uhm, is this a red flag? PHOTO: Unsplash/Eric Masur “Surprising my boyfriend with the puppy he has wanted since he was a kid.” Just reading that caption is already heartwarming,...
Why Choose Sustainable Fish Oil Supplements for Your Dog?
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...
Burglary Suspect Stops To Pet Family Dog Before Fleeing The Scene
Golden retrievers are great pets. They’re incredibly sweet, friendly and playful. They tend to be happy go lucky, even when faced with adversity. But if you’re looking for a guard dog, they might not be the best choice. After all, they’re notorious for being friendly to everyone, including strangers! Security footage from a burglary recently came out that demonstrates this perfectly. Photo: Facebook/San Diego Police Department In the video, which was shared by the San Diego Police Department</a, you can see a golden...
Dogs And Kisses: Do Dogs Know What It Means To Be Kissed And Do They Like It
Don’t you love it when you come home from work and your dog greets you excitedly in front of the door? What’s the one thing you do once you see your beloved fur baby patiently waiting for you to greet them? You either praise them verbally, or hug them, and some pet parents absolutely love smooching the heck out of them! PHOTO: Unsplash/Roman Tsvetkov But since dogs don’t really kiss each other as humans do, and the fact that what we call “dog kisses” are in the form of licking, should we really kiss our dogs?...
Aggression in Cats
Our feline friends can sometimes behave aggressively. Whether it’s biting or scratching, or an all-out attack against another cat or person, aggression in cats can be upsetting and traumatic. But there’s always a reason for it — and solutions for defusing it. Your kitty is curled up sweetly and you simply can’t resist stroking her. You think you’re both feeling content when she suddenly whips her head around and bites you, as if to say, “Go away!” In another scenario, two cats are sitting on the...
Petting A Dog Is More Than Just A Physical Interaction, It’s An Emotional One
What is it with dogs and their obsession with being petted? Some dogs go out of their way and get literally in your way just to bug you for some pets. Have you seen this video? I know! Adorable. But it can also be dangerous, particularly for little dogs, when you’re preoccupied with something else and you’ll be unable to notice your dog just shy away from being stepped on. Based on my own experience with our family’s dogs, I also know that one dog can get jealous whenever you pay attention to another dog. For instance, they...
Cheeky Pug Named ‘Monster’ Lives Up to Her Name
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! There’s a Monster in my house. She has earned her name. PHOTO: SIAN THOMSON I rescued her from a hoarding situation when she was 7-months-old. She was emaciated, scared to death, shaking uncontrollably, and confused. And then, over time, we met our real dog. SHARE YOUR OWN RESCUE STORY She is absolute proof that dogs have senses of humour. She thinks it is hilarious to charge out...
Yet Another Dog Buried in Matted Fur is Rescued & Relieved of Pounds of Excess Baggage
These are some of the saddest and most shocking stories. We’re talking about those poor neglected and abused animals that haven’t been brushed or groomed in years to the point of being buried alive by their matted coats. Every few years or so, we’ll read about them and pray it’s the last time we have to see it happen. It never is. This time it’s a story out of New York’s Putnam County, where Chief Ken Ross received a call from a woman to report her neighbor’s dog was being neglected. Ross —...
#FuzzyFriday: A Small Kitten Dragged an Even Tinier Kitty Into a House for His Mama to Save
Ready for your warm and “Fuzzy Friday” story about a heartwarming kitty? If you’re like so many other people who are sick of being overwhelmed by negative news, you look forward to a break come Friday to lighten the mood. If that’s you, then we have a tale for you. As the story goes, a cat named Snowball had a litter of kittens. Not long after giving birth, the feline’s owner heard tiny mewling noises coming from outside her home. When she dashed outdoors to investigate, she realized the source of the cries was...
Get Ready, the Annual Southeastern Colorado “Tarantula Trek” is About to Begin!
It’s that time of year when thousands of hairy brown arachnids are about to begin their annual trek across southeastern Colorado in search of a mate. The event takes place each year in late August and lasts through October as adult tarantulas seek a partner to do the deed with. Mating season for the Oklahoma Brown tarantula is between September and October when the temperatures begin to drop, and countless males of the species begin their search for romance. Starting at about dusk, tarantulas can march up to a mile across the Comanche...
Maui Humane Society Shares Several Ways People Can Help Animals During Wildfire Crisis
“Hell on Earth”, “war zone”, “the Apocalypse”, these are the words being used to describe the destruction and devastation in Maui from ongoing wildfires. Since the catastrophic wildfires ignited on Tuesday, Maui Humane Society has been ready and willing to help animals in need. Humane Enforcement Officers were standing by to help Upcounty Maui residents evacuate their pets. Maui Humane Society posted, “We can help transport animals: dogs, cats, small animals, goats, horses (we have trailers!) Please...
A Warning to Pet Parents: Aloe Is Toxic to Cats!
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...
Dog Rescued From Maui Wildfire With Severe Burns On Her Paws And Legs Needs Your Support To Heal
The historic town of Lahaina on the island of Maui has been engulfed in flames by wildfires killing dozens of people and destroying hundreds of buildings and homes. Firefighters have been on the scene since the fires first ignited on Tuesday. It has been a struggle to contain the intense flames with the powerful winds from Hurricane Dora fueling them. People and pets were urged to evacuate the area, but some people were unable to return home to get their pets as the fires quickly spread. Photo: Maui Humane Society Late one night a firefighter...
Rare Walrus Calf Rescued In Alaska Is Put On 24/7 ‘Cuddle Care’
A walrus calf in Alaska has been given a second chance at life, and he’s been ordered 24/7 cuddles! According to an August 3 press release from the Alaska SeaLife Center, the one month old Pacific walrus calf was admitted on August 1 after being spotted by workers on Alaska’s North Slope, “about four miles inland from the Beaufort Sea — a highly unusual location for Pacific walrus.” Photo: Facebook/Honolulu Star-Advertiser Since walrus calves depend on maternal care for their first two years of life, it was...
Stray Cat Has Kittens But Neighbor Isn’t Sure Where, Finds Them Behind Their Bookshelves
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 Turkish Angora, Bean, died of cancer in April 2022 and while I wanted another cat, I wasn’t ready. There are a few roaming neighborhood cats, to whom many people provide food and water. PHOTO: KRISTINE REARDON One, a boy, we call Porch Cat. He’s an orange striped tabby. The other cat, Pixie, followed Porch Cat here. We occasionally let both come inside, like when it rains....
How Conditions Combined to Drive the Devastating Wildfires in Maui
As the Hawaiian island of Maui continues to assess the damage done by devastating wildfires this week, the totality of the destruction is not yet known. At least 53 people were dead as of Thursday afternoon, while many more were missing. Whole neighborhoods have been wiped out, with substantial damage to Lahaina, an historically significant city that draws scores of visitors each year. What were the driving forces behind this disaster? There were several. Dora, a category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained wind speeds of 145 miles per hour as...
Dog Dies on Hike in Phoenix, Owner Charged with Neglect
A 29-year-old man has been charged with neglect after one of his dogs died while on a hike along the Piestewa Peak Trailhead in Phoenix, Arizona, on August 9. The day of the fatality, temperatures reached between 109 and 110. According to officials, Phoenix Fire Technical Rescue teams were sent in after hiker Daniel Milunovic reported that he and his two dogs were overheating. When the crews arrived, one of the dogs had already succumbed to the effects of the scorching heat. The team was reported to have safely walked Milunovic and the other...
This Han Solo’s No Smuggler, Scoundrel, or Hero. He’s Just a Frisky Teenage Cat!
He’s no smuggler, scoundrel, or hero. This Han Solo wasn’t the captain of the Millennium Falcon or one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance, either. He doesn’t even know who Chewbacca is, much less identify him as his copilot. No, this Han Solo is a different breed altogether. Photo: SACatRescue Adoptable Cat As unique as his beautiful looks – pure white with one blue and one yellow eye – our Han Solo has the personality to match. While he appears sweet and innocent in his photos, he’s truly a wild...
Adoptable Charlie Wants a Golden Ticket to a Forever Home
Retrievers are still one of the most popular breeds on the planet. That is due in large part to their gentle and laidback demeanors. They are terrific companion animals and great with kids. If you’ve ever dreamed of having one of your own to cuddle up next to, now’s your chance. It just so happens that Dessert Labrador Retriever Rescue in central Arizona has a beautiful boy named Charlie who is searching high and low for a forever home. If you’re interested, read his story below, which he was kind enough to prepare and share...
