People, Pets, and Purpose: Kassidi Jones Adopted a Dog and Became an Anti-Racism Influencer
Kassidi Jones, a Ph.D. candidate studying 19th-Century African American Ecopoetics at Yale studying, always wanted a dog. Early in the pandemic, she visited a local shelter not expecting to adopt right away—and walked out with Ginger, who’d change her life. For a decade, Kassidi has studied race relations. As a Black woman, adopting a dog who most people identify as a pit bull, opened “another door,” she says, about “how else this is playing out every day in ways that so many people are able to gloss over.”...
Secrets for Healthy Skin and a Shiny Coat!
Diet, fresh water, grooming, and skin and coat supplements for dogs—plus a few other tricks—are the secrets to shiny, soft fur and healthy, hydrated skin! Paying attention to your dog’s skin and coat health will keep them looking ready for the dog show! Beyond that, it’ll also improve your dog’s general well-being and comfort. What’s more, these secrets to skin and coat health also support overall health. Find out how to keep your pup’s coat full and vibrant, including learning about the best skin and...
146 Dogs Found Dead: Heartbreaking Incident Shakes Animal Rescue Community
In a devastating turn of events that has left the animal rescue community reeling, the Portage Animal Protective League made a shocking discovery at an Ohio home belonging to the president and co-founder of Canine Lifeline, Inc. According to USA Today, a distressing tip led the agency to obtain a search warrant for the Mantua Township residence, where they uncovered a heart-wrenching scene. Inside the home, agents were met with the tragic sight of 146 dogs, confined to their crates, their bodies dead and decomposing. Photo: Adobe Stock /...
Abandoned Ginger Cat Makes Friends with Neighborhood Possum, Finds New Home
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! We didn’t want another cat. We had seen 12 of them through their lives, and we were happy with the one sweet older cat we had. And yet there he was, abandoned many months before by people who moved and left him. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / ALEXA When we tried to get close to him, he would run away. Eventually,...
Affectionate & Loving Winnie Wants to Hook Up for a Meet & Greet
Meet Winnie, one of the sweetest 3-year-old girls you’ll ever have the pleasure of being introduced to. Winnie is currently in foster care in Tucson while she awaits her furever family. She knows it won’t be too long, as she’s just so darn likable. Since you’re already here, take a minute to get to know her right now. Photo: SACatRescue This beautiful girl is a very affectionate and loving kitty. After doing an excellent job of raising her precious babies, Winnie is now ready to find her perfect home where she can...
Handsome Darth’s No Dark Sith, Just a Good Boy Looking for a Furever Home
Greetings! My name is Darth, which means “dark.” But if you’re a Star Wars fan, you already know that. While I most certainly appear dark, my light spirit and breezy attitude are anything but. Besides being a stunner of a black Lab with a shiny, raven-colored coat, I weigh approximately 80 pounds. My people tell me that I am 6 years old, but that doesn’t mean much to me ’cause I still feel like a puppy full of pep, vim, and vigor. Photo: DLRR I bet you’d like to know how I am with kids. I am good with older...
Adventurous Cat Travels 70 Miles One-Way By Hitchhiking With Strangers
An adventurous and mischievous cat named Sox is safely home after hitchhiking 70 miles! The orange tabby cat lives with his owner, Jessica Roe, in Herne Bay, Kent, in the United Kingdom. Herne Bay, KentPhoto: Andy Potter/Wikimedia Commons License: CC BY-SA 2.0 According to the BBC, Sox is known to stray from home. Roe said she’s had to collect him from various places, including a nightclub! Despite his habit to wander, Roe continues to let him outside. But now, he’s taken things a step further. The BBC reports that sneaky feline...
Black and White Mom Cat Adopts a Baby Skunk
If you remember Pepé Le Pew, the first thing that probably comes to your mind is his love for a black cat with a painted white stripe. It was a Saturday morning cartoon that kept us entertained, but it seems that it isn’t that far from the truth. I’m sure that you have seen animals that don’t get along with each other. Perhaps it brings to mind the thought that only ‘birds of a feather flock together.’ Photo: YouTube / Animal Planet Then again, there are many families that have both dogs and cats under the...
These Adorable EMO Cows Are Living the Good Life in North Carolina
We live in a world where personal boundaries don’t exist. People live their lives according to their own terms, regardless of whether other people agree with it or not. One of the ways that people live is the emo lifestyle. It isn’t the most popular choice, but those who live it tend to put their entire life into it. They likely have hair dyed black, they also can be emotional and overly sensitive. They also love to wear skinny jeans. Photo: YouTube / Caters Clips In a world where everybody lives according to their own terms, it...
Cats Have Something to Say about Your Happiness – Are You Listening?
If you happen to have a cat in your life, you already realize that they live life on their own terms. Unlike humans, they are perfectly happy to live their life one day at a time and to do so in the same way that cats have lived for thousands of years. As humans, however, we often struggle and fall short of the mark when it comes to living our life with happiness. That is where John Gray comes in. He wrote the book, Feline Philosophy, Cats, and the Meaning of Life. Photo: Wikimedia.org / photos-public-domain.com In that book, he talks about...
Rescuers Save Dog from Freezing River Before Realizing It Was a Wolf
You never know what the day will hold when you wake up in the morning. Some days are normal, but other days, you may just have the chance to be a hero. When contractors were working on a dam near Pärnu, Estonia, they saw something unexpected. It was a dog struggling to stay alive in a frozen river. The men worked feverishly to save the dog from freezing to death. In order to reach the canine, they had to clear a path through the ice. Photo: Facebook / Eestimaa Loomakaitse Liit When they were successful, they wrapped the dog in a towel...
Hypothyroidism in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
When a dog’s thyroid gland does not produce enough hormones, a condition called hypothyroidism occurs. Middle-aged and older dogs are most commonly affected. Thyroid hormones help regulate many internal functions, such as metabolism and heart rate. When these hormones are low, vital functions are impaired and symptoms develop. Fortunately, with early detection and treatment, most hypothyroid dogs have a normal life expectancy. Causes of hypothyroidism in dogs Lymphocytic thyroiditis, an immune-mediated condition, is the most common...
You’ll Be Amazed by This Cat Who Loves His Bed Freshly Laundered and Warm!
Have you noticed how your cat’s body feels warmer than yours? And how they love warm things like basking in the heat of the sun, sleeping next to a radiator, and snuggling in a thick blanket? We can be sweating profusely due to hot weather, but it’s a wonder that our feline buddies remain “cool”. They would go on with their everyday business, undisturbed by the rising temperature and they would even sleep soundly even though everyone else is experiencing discomfort. Photo: YouTube/Jaw-Dropping Facts Why do cats enjoy...
5 Tips to Keep Animals Safe from Wildfire Smoke
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Check out these hot posts on Maddie’s Pet Forum
Summer is hot and so is the activity on Maddie’s® Pet Forum! We rounded up several recent posts that you may find useful or that you may want to contribute to. Happy reading! Quick fundraising ideasRaffles for stunning handmade items, supply drive with a donation jar and t-shirt fundraisers are just a few of the examples that were shared. Retaining and engaging employees with intentional leadershipJosé Ocaño, Founder and CEO of Hatching, gave an inspiring and heartfelt presentation on leading with radical acceptance,...
Beware! Your Fido Can Get Cancer from Processed Dog Foods
“My dog has always eaten good dog food, and we do not feed him from the table or give other foods. He is only 8 years old and now has cancer. Did my dog get cancer because of his processed dog food?” A question from a pet owner named Maria in PetHelpful’s Ask A Vet section. Many fur parents share similar concern, if processed dog foods are actually detrimental to their dogs’ health. These foods are very popular: kibble, semi-moist packs, and canned. But, are these really healthier? Do they not contain preservatives or...
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Pets
It’s that time of year again when wildfires start to run rampant. I live in California and have had my fair share of wildfires. Thankfully, I’ve only had to evacuate twice. But even when we’re allowed to stay home amidst a nearby wildlife, the thick smoke can really put a damper on things. In 2020, the entire West Coast was ravished by wildfires (on top of the COVID-19 pandemic). One wildfire near my city wasn’t expected to reach town but we could all feel its affects. The sky from Fort Dick, California in September...
Cat Rescuer Seeks Advice After Secretly Neutering Pet Cat During TNR Program
Trap-Neuter-Return programs help stray cat populations around the world. It’s something even individuals can do for a community overrun with cats to make a huge difference. While pet owners should know to spay and neuter their cats, stray animals are a different story. They don’t have anyone looking after them. Photo: Flickr/kisluvkis License: CC BY 2.0 Reddit user u/Dazzling-Ad7801 runs a TNR program for feral cats in his community. After crossing a pretty serious boundary in his line of work, he took to the subreddit...
Teen Daughter Says She Won’t Forgive Dad If He Gets Rid Of Her Cat
Pets are part of the family. They mean a lot to us, but some people are quick to rehome them when things get tough. One situation that’s tough to deal with is when parents make the decision to get rid of a family pet without their kid’s approval. Photo: Pexels/Michele Riva It’s something a teen is struggling with and she took to Reddit to share about it. The 16-year-old, who goes by u/deep_ocean434 on Reddit, posted about her situation in the popular sub r/AmItheAsshole. “I (f16) live with just my dad (m42). My mom...
Fur Mom Surprises Smart Therapy Cat by Turning Her into a Fashionista!
“A therapy animal has been trained specifically to do therapy work, including providing comfort and support. They have passed an evaluation that specifically tests for skills suitable to work in therapy environments,” explained Haylee Bergeland, CPDT-KA, RBT and Founder and Executive Director at Iowa Human-Animal Bond Society. Therapy animals are allowed to go to public places such as schools, nursing homes, and hospitals within the community to provide comfort for their humans. But it must be noted that these animals are not...
