Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Canine Science Symposium, Maddie’s Insights and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Customer service course for animal services now available in SpanishProviding excellent customer service at your animal shelter or rescue organization is a vital component of keeping pets and people together. The impact that customer service has on our communities is vast, and whether or not that service is great or poor, can affect your organization. “Customer Service for Animal Shelters” is now available in… Learn More The March Weekly...
“Chonky” 40lb Cat Seeks Forever Home That’ll Help Him Lose Weight
People around the world are enamored by cats of all kinds. Just like there are dog and cat people, it seems there’s a divide in the cat community too. Some cat people prefer cats who are sly, lean, cold-blooded killers who bounce around the house and cause chaos. Others, however, enjoy cats who are chunky, sun-seeking, box-loving felines who would prefer to lounge around and eat catnip all day. While most people can appreciate the cuteness that comes from a “chonky” cat, it’s reasonable to say that anything taken to an...
Tiny Dachshund Shows Mom His Massive Personality
Wilson the miniature dachshund may be tiny, but he has a massive personality and makes sure to show it! According to GeoBeats Animals, Wilson’s owner, Jules, explained that when she brought Wilson home, he was such a tiny little pup who didn’t weigh much at all. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals Despite that, he showed her right away that size doesn’t matter and that he could be big in spirit, despite being small in stature. In fact, Wilson was so loud and boistrious that he earned the nickname of Thunder Paws! Jules said,...
Heartless Criminal Throws Puppy From Moving Car While Being Chased By Police
It’s not uncommon to hear about a police car chase in Los Angeles. One that happened recently, however, took things to an entirely different level. According to a news release from the Lost Angeles Police Department, it started at noon on a Friday in South Los Angeles, and the chase continued for some two hours. During that time, the suspect was chased through Westchester and Inglewood. Photo: Flickr/Steven Miller License: CC BY 2.0 This wasn’t a simple and routine stop. One of the suspects in the vehicle was wanted for attempted...
Husky Goes Viral At The Groomers For Having The Loudest Reaction To Getting A Bath
Dogs are like humans in that they each have a personality. Some of them are quiet and meek, and others will instantly let you know what is on their mind. Sometimes, it has to do with the individual dog, but at other times, it can be traced to the breed. If you are somebody who is familiar with huskies, you realize that they have a certain trait that really makes them stand out apart from many others. Photo: YouTube/Girl With The Dogs That trait is their ability to voice their opinion. Many dogs will let you know what’s on their mind,...
Dog Years to Human Years Explained
Chances are you’ve heard the dog-years-to-human-years tall tale about dog aging: “One year in a dog’s life equals seven in human years.” Despite the continued efforts of veterinarians over decades, that fallacy persists. It’s unclear how the “1- equals-7” calculation was derived. My guess is that sometime during the past 100 years, folks observed that many dogs lived to be about 10 to 12 years of age. These were likely larger dogs living outdoors with little, if any, medical or preventive care. They...
Why Structure Is Important When Training 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...
A Puppy’s Cry For Help Answered By Hardworking Rescuers
Animals navigate the world differently, but they could also get into accidents. Since living close to civilization, they are often trapped in places or infrastructures that aren’t familiar to them. It’s even more dangerous for young animals who are gratifying their curiosity alone. Their mini adventures can either familiarize or amaze them with their surroundings. Without parental supervision, it’ll be difficult for them to call for help, mainly in secluded areas. The animal is lucky enough if a passerby hears their cry for...
Toddler Spots Great Dane In The Store And Has The Cutest Reaction
A tiny toddler had the most precious reaction to meeting a giant Great Dane and their interaction was caught on video! Kernel the Great Dane was walking through the store with his owner, Alyssa Berkovitz, when the little toddler spotted him. Photo: Instagram/@kernelthegreatdane The small child is so mesmerized by the huge dog, he can’t take his eyes off him! He giggles when the dog moves and becomes so very excited when Alyssa says he can pet the dog. In the background, you can hear the child’s parents saying that the Great Dane...
Adorable Dog Howls On Demand Whe Mom Asks If He Needs To
An adorable dog named Leo has gone viral for the hilarious way he howls on demand. Leo’s owner, marine biologist Cass Downey, shared a video of the exchange on TikTok. Photo: TikTok/@cassdowney In the video, you can see the dog sitting on the couch. Cass asks, “Leo, do you need to howl?” “Spoiler alert: he did,” she added in the caption. Photo: TikTok/@cassdowney After asking the question, Leo immediately hops up and lets out a loud and deep howl. “That was a good job,” Cass says in response. You can...
Playful Bulldog Has A Blast Jumping On A Trampoline
Dog owners recognize how much joy their furry friends can bring, and that includes the owners of Harald the English Bulldog. Harald has become quite popular on YouTube where videos show him gleefully bouncing on a trampoline. Photo: YouTube/Bulleball The American Kennel Club describes the bulldog as “kind but courageous, friendly but dignified” whose “‘sourmug’ face is the universal symbol of courage and tenacity.” While that may be the stereotypical bulldog, Harald is far from sour-mugged! Photo:...
Runaway Pitbull Used For Breeding Helps Foster Other Rescue Puppies
When Sheridan and her husband decided to welcome Lily the pitbull into their home, they were already four rescue dogs deep on top of caring for regular foster puppies. It was a lot to take on, but how could they say no? In an interview with GeoBeats Animals, Sheridan explained that after Lily was found on the streets, she was having a hard time finding a foster family. Photo: YouTube/GeoBeats Animals The poor pup had clearly been through a lot and was severely underweight. With no other prospects for foster families, Sheridan offered to take...
We Can Do It the Hard Way…or The Easy Way!
The latest research reveals that molecular iodine as a pet water additive is more effective for periodontal health than veterinarian-supervised daily brushing. Periodontal disease is the most commonly-diagnosed condition in small animal veterinary medicine. In the vast majority of cases, treatment often isn’t started until very late in the disease process, because there are few outward clinical signs in the early stages. Consequently, periodontal disease is also the most undertreated animal health problem. Gum disease affects a lot more...
Dogily Is Setting New Trends in Luxury Canine Fashion
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 I Bring My Dog to Canada?
Although dogs don’t need passports to go to Canada, you’ll need to show vaccination records and documentation that you are the pet owner, regardless if you are traveling by car or plane. Dogs are welcome to visit our northern neighbor, but they must be vaccinated against rabies, and otherwise in good health. Can I bring my dog to Canada by car? You and your dog will be stopped at the border crossing and based on the dog’s age, be asked to share vaccine records. If your dog is under 8 months old, you will need to show a...
You’ll Love Growing Old With These Cat Breeds With The Longest Life Spans
People have a long-running joke that growing old alone equates to living with a bunch of cats. Those who are single in their 30s and above are encouraged to adopt a cat to accompany them until old age. If you’re a cat lover it won’t be so much of a threat, especially since living with a fur baby brings so much happiness. Spending time with them every day can be therapeutic although there are times when the feline prefers its personal space. Cats are the best companions, mainly when you prefer a calm lifestyle while thriving in...
A History of Cats in The White House
It could be a better place if cats were in charge. More sleeping. More treats. Cat nip for all. While that’s probably not going to happen any time soon, many presidents have had faithful feline companions ready to consult on the nation’s most pressing issues. Here’s a history of such presidents… and the members of their cat-binets that they brought to The White House. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SYDA PRODUCTIONS Abraham Lincoln The first president to welcome felines into The White House was Abraham Lincoln. The 16th...
Ants vs. Dogs in Cancer-Sniffing Showdown? Perhaps
A team of researchers in France has reportedly trained ants to recognize the smell of cancer cells, which could have the potential for important human applications. Back in 2012, scientists at Vanderbilt University made the rather unsurprising discovery that ants have four to five times more smell receptors than nearly every other insect. In fact, ants even use their keen sense of smell to communicate with and distinguish between other ants in heavily populated colonies. Predominantly haling from Sorbonne University, the...
Chonky Cat Gets Mistaken For A Black Bear And People Are Identifying Their Own Cats As Bears Now
You’re walking around outside and you see something… They’re big, they’re black, and they’re chonky! Is it the almighty black bear? Oh, wait! Let me put my glasses on. The fates have aligned such that two Tobey Maguire Spider-Man memes are trending right now. The first: his glasses t.co/AXkMZKQI9S pic.twitter.com/uFeKS1xQnX — Know Your Meme (@knowyourmeme) March 22, 2017 Oops. False alarm, everybody! It’s just a black cat. My bad. please keep your eye out for black bears 🙏...
Adorable Husky-Mix Siblings with Unusual “Bandit” Eye Markings Need Homes
Puppies are cute regardless, but husky puppies can be outrageously cute — especially when they have distinctive markings. Whether you want to liken them to raccoon-type bandit masks or even Where’s Waldo’s spectacles, Janis and Jerry G have quite a look going on. While there’s no doubt they’ve got husky in their DNA, Janis, in particular, bears a slight resemblance to a hyena with her ears outlined with black shading, but of course, that’s not the case. She does have a very unique look about her, though....
