Using science to improve human-animal bonds and well-being
Join Monique Udell, Ph. D., CAAB on Thursday, April 13 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for “Becoming a Secure Base: Using science to improve human-animal bonds and welfare,” the latest offering in the Maddie’s® Insights webcast series. Many people feel that they have shared a strong bond with a dog, and there is growing scientific evidence that these dogs also form strong bonds with their humans. However, science also tells us that not all bonds are created equal. The kind and quality of attachment relationship shared can...
Playful Romie Has a 5-Star Review from His Adoring Fan Base
Meet Romie, a handsome young devil that’s been waiting out the stay for his forever home at the Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, Arizona. The shelter staff there have made a number of observations about this playful pup based on input from a temporary foster caregiver he stayed with for a while. This is what they had to say about him. “Romie is a handsome boy who is back at the shelter following a couple of months in a foster home. Romie originally came to PACC as a stray, so we’ve learned so much about him from his time...
New Facial Recognition App for Finding Lost Pets is Reportedly 99 Percent Accurate
While it should not be used as a replacement for microchipping pets, a new app has hit the market that would allow users to ID their fur babies via facial recognition if they’ve slipped their collars and accompanying tags. Techies will surely love the idea, but those with privacy concerns will likely hate it. If you land somewhere in the middle of the debate, just remember that anyone suggesting it can or should replace microchipping at this point should think again. Unless your pooch’s face is available in real-time or it’s...
Cat Rescued From Car Engine Has Short But Happy Life
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! I was happily shopping at a small store when a woman ran in and yelled, “Who drives the silver Toyota? There’s a cat in your engine!” CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / CHRISTELLE It turned out this lady had witnessed a small kitten almost get hit as he ran across a busy road. He took shelter under my car. When the kind woman bent down to try and get the kitten, he climbed up. By the...
Boy Spends Nearly 2 Years Sleeping Outside To Raise Money For Dogs In Need
A 13-year-old boy from Hertfordshire, England is blowing people away with his dedication to helping dogs in need. According to Crufts, Ashley Owens first got interested in helping dogs when he went to the shelter with his mom, Emma Owens. His family has been fostering dogs for the past 7 years and seeing the dogs at the shelter really sparked something in Ashley. Photo: YouTube/Crufts While some kids might feel sad for a bit and move on, Ashley decided to take matters into his own hands and started a fundraiser to supper Paws2Rescue. To raise...
Poop Scooping for a Cause in Arlington, Virginia
A pet-waste removal service located in Arlington, Virginia, is making news for not only its entrepreneurial spirit but its charitable spirit, too. The veteran-owned business was founded by Wes Clough in 2023 after encountering issues with the pet waste removal service he had been using. “My wife and I, we have dogs, we’re busy, and to try and make our lives easier, we had a pet-waste removal service for almost 10 years,” Clough explained. “I watched that company get bigger, and in my experience, the service...
Hungry Golden Retrievers Do “Dinner Dance” While Waiting For Food
Growing up, I remember eagerly waiting for dinner while my mom prepared food. If it was something tasty, I’d be easily giddy as I watched her cook and even helped set the table and did my part to get the food on my plate as quickly as possible. It’s not just people that enjoy a good meal, either. Our pets do as well! In fact, I might argue some pets are a lot more food motivated than people are. At the least, they can be more enthusiastic. Photo: YouTube/Judy Chapman Just take Alfie and Albert, for example. They’re two...
Labrador Rescued After Being Swept Out To Sea While Fetching A Ball
Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) saves the lives of people and pets at sea by performing search and rescue missions off the coasts of the United Kingdom and Ireland. The charity recently received a call for help about a dog swept out to sea. A Labrador retriever named Shaddah was playing a game of fetch with his family when his ball fell in the water. Instead of waiting for his human to fetch it, he dove into the water and the strong current pulled him out to sea. His concerned owner phoned for help. Screenshot: TikTok/rnli RNLI...
New U.K. Law Requires Pet Owners To Microchip Their Cats Or Face Hefty Fines
Cats in the U.K. will soon have an easier time being reunited with owners thanks to a new compulsory microchipping law. Under the law, cat owners will be required to have their pets microchipped or face a fine of up to £500. Photo: Pexels/Pixabay According to a UK government press release, the legislation was laid out in parliament on March 13, 2023, and gives owners until June 10, 2024, to microchip their cats before facing penalties. Per the press release, the new law will require cats to be microchipped before they reach 20 weeks of...
What Does Dog Teeth Chattering Mean?
Have you ever wondered, why is my dog chattering his teeth? While your furry friend’s jumpy jaw might be nothing, there are some underlying causes that could raise concern (think: an undiagnosed medical issue). Below we’ll explore the possible causes of dog teeth chattering, and what to do about it. Dogs’ teeth chatter when emotions run high. Just like humans, dogs can get in their feelings, too. Dog teeth chattering can occur when dogs are excited, nervous, anxious or experiencing other complex emotions. “It’s...
Owner Mortified After Grooming Session Leaves Dog Looking Like Pennywise
A dog owner was left mortified after a grooming fail left his pup looking more like Pennywise than a Labradoodle. Reddit user u/ItsDaJman shared the photos of his co-worker’s dog in the sub “Justfuckmysh*tup” with the caption: “‘I feel like my dog looks way too cute.’ Barber: ‘I got chu fam.’” Photo: Reddit/u/ItsDaJma After being posted online, people were quick to point out the similarities between the dog’s new haircut and the spooky clown from the movie adaptions of the novel It...
Elderly Couple Arrive At Shelter In Tears To Surrender Their Dog After Receiving Devastating News
Jimbo, a 3-year-old Dachshund mix, was adopted by a loving family in San Francisco and thought he had found his forever home. He went everywhere with his humans, including moving across the country to Louisiana, but then an unforeseen illness changed everything. The couple had to move out of the country to be with their family after receiving some devastating news. Sadly, Jimbo couldn’t come on this journey. His distraught owners brought him to Iberville Parish Animal Shelter to find another loving home. With tears in their eyes, the...
3 courses you can take to improve your pet’s health!
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Kitten season, National Shelter Programs Survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Kitten season is coming and we’ve got resourcesWhile we may not be able to provide you with an extra set of hands to bottle feed, we do have plenty resources to help with kitten season. From a kitten marketing toolkit from HeARTs Speak to foster recruitment to kitten care and more, we hope these will help make kitten season a little easier… Learn More Balancing medical and behavioral well-being in shelter animalsWant to learn why strategies to...
What’s Your Dog Parent Devotion Score?
The most devoted dog parents in America make choices about their careers, love lives, living situations, and finances to benefit their four-legged besties. Being a good dog parent requires time, love, patience, and resources. So what does it mean to be one of the most dedicated dog parents in the country? A recent Forbes Advisor study looked at the states with the most devoted dog parents and what they were willing to do for their animal companions. Let’s see what dedicated dog parents in the top 10 states would do for their...
Why Your Cat Is Peeing Outside the Litterbox
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...
What is a Foster Fail?
Stacy Nordstrom Stacy Nordstrom is an award-winning freelance writer and technical editor who specializes in pet, music, and technology topics. Her articles have appeared in Catster, CAT FANCY, and Cats USA, among other publications. Stacy lives in Southern California with a sweet 12-year-old Cocker Spaniel/Labrador mix named Maggie and a 17-year-old gray shorthair cat named Mollie. You can find Stacy on Instagram at @stacy_m_nordstrom, where she posts pictures of her garden, sunsets, sailing adventures, and her pets being cute. Source:...
Cat Expert Explains “Weird” Cat Behaviors And What They Mean
Have you ever wondered about your cat’s “weird” or bizarre behaviors? Across the board, cats sometimes do some interesting things that may leave their owners scratching their heads in wonder. Renowned cat expert Jackson Galaxy is no novice to cat behavior and he regularly helps educate people on all thigns cat. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo In a video shared by The Dodo, Jackson Galaxy can be seen examing a variety of different cat videos showing seemingly “weird” or unusual behavior. The clips show cats using...
Dog “Almost Killed” Boyfriend In The Most Innocent Way
A woman couldn’t help but laugh while filming her dog nearly suffocating her boyfriend “in the most innocent way.” Sydney Victoria (who goes on TikTok by @accidentalgrandma) grew a house full of dogs when she accidentally adopted a pregnant rescue pup. Photo: TikTok/@accidentalgrandma She meant to welcome one pooch into her life, but after that dog gave birth, she was surrounded by five puppies and Mom. She regularly shares about her dogs on social media, and one video, in particular, has people in stitches. Photo:...
Dog’s Loud Puking Interrupts Important Video Presentation For Ph.D. Student
A Ph.D. student was left internally mortified when her dog interrupted a large, important video call with his loud puking sounds. Ellie Hurer is a Ph.D. Student in Structural Biology, according to Insider, she was speaking on camera during the 2021 European Inventor Award ceremony when her Labradoodle, Henry, began to vomit. Photo: TikTok/@myphdexperience She was allegedly speaking to an audience of thousands of people, including notable people in her field like world class scientists and Nobel laureates. She shared a video of the call with...
