Holiday promotion ideas for your animal organization
With the fall season in full swing and winter right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what promotions or marketing campaigns your organization will try out to engage your community, find fosters/adopters, keep pets in homes, and raise funds around the holiday season. That’s why the final resource drive of 2022 on Maddie’s® Pet Forum is all about holiday promotions! We’re asking that you show and tell everyone about the Fall/Winter Holiday Promotions you are planning to do, have done in the past,...
Winery Owner Offers Free Bottle of Wine to Whomever Adopts Stray Cat From His Property
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! Mooch came into my life just three years ago, but I have known her since she was just a wee little kitten. My brother and his wife liked to go to wineries on the weekends, and one time, they were at a winery rather far out in the country. There was this little white and black kitten running around the parking lot, obviously dumped, and the owner was concerned she would get run over, so he...
Are Pet Tables the New Kids’ Tables During the Holidays? It’s a Real Thing!
So, since Americans aren’t having as many children and more and more people view their pets as their kids, it should come as no surprise that many of the traditions involving our actual offspring would be taken over or passed down to our furry kids. In this case, we’re specifically discussing the holiday tradition of relegating children to the kids’ table. Yup, the very same table you hated sitting at beyond a certain age is now being occupied by doggos whose humans treat them like the family they are. The Kids’ Table...
Mischievous Beagles Steal Neighbor’s Halloween Candy In Trick-Or-Treating Prank
Maymo the beagle is back at his mischievous antics, but this time, with the help of three friends: Penny, Potpie, and Indie. Maymo has amassed millions of followers on social media and people have fallen in love with the spunky, goofy pup. Photo: YouTube/Maymo Sometimes, though, Maymo shows his naughty side, like on Halloween. In a hilarious video shared on YouTube, you can see Maymo, Penny, Potpie, and Indie dressed up in costumes and ready to go trick-or-treating. The four beagles may look innocent, but they want more than a little candy....
Dogs in Rescues Dedicated to Purebred Breeds Need Forever Homes Just Like Any Other Pup
According to estimates provided by the ASPCA, approximately 6.3 million companion animals enter U.S. animal shelters nationwide every year. Of those, roughly 3.1 million are dogs. The animals come in all shapes, sizes, breeds, and age ranges. And as many as 390,000 are needlessly euthanized each year, predominantly due to humans. We are not getting them fixed in sufficient numbers, and we frequently neglect, ignore, or turn them out on the streets to whatever fate awaits them. Those lucky enough to be rescued by an animal welfare organization...
Dog Goes Whale Watching And Is Mesmerized By Friendly Whale
Whale watching is something many people enjoy, but as it turns out, dogs can enjoy it too! Recently, a one-year-old Australian Shepherd named Skipper went whale watching and he seemed to like it as much as everyone else! He was even greeted by a friendly humpback whale. Photo: YouTube/Monterey Bay Whale Watch The dog went whale watching with his family through the Monterey Bay Whale Watch, a group of marine biologists that lead year-round boat tours to observe whales, dolphins & other marine wildlife off the coast of Monterey, California....
Senior Shelter Dog Hopes To Wiggle His Way Into Someone’s Heart
Are you looking for a companion who will make you laugh, be there when you need a shoulder to cry on, and give you unconditional love? Well, your search is finally over. Meet Mugsy. Photo: NYC Second Chance Rescue The 11-year-old pit bull sees everyone as a friend and is waiting for someone to adopt him from NYC Second Chance Rescue. He was pulled from an overcrowded rescue to ensure he got the second chance he deserved. He enjoys daily strolls and afternoon naps and would love to be the only pet in the home. According to his caretakers,...
New Zealand’s Dolphins Risk Extinction If Action Is Not Taken Soon
Hector’s dolphins are the smallest dolphin species in the world, and only around 10,000 them remain alive in the wild, off the shores of the South Island of New Zealand, NOAA reports. These dolphins stick to a territorial range of just over 32 miles, rarely venturing away from home, according to Akaroa Dolphins. Photo: Adobe Stock / GaryHector’s dolphins are the smallest dolphin species in the world. Within the population of Hector’s dolphins, Māui dolphins are an even more rare subspecies with larger skulls and a...
The Ultimate List of Dog Sports
Dogs are doers. It is in their history and bloodlines to be guardians of their families, to hunt for their food and to chase what catches their eye. These instincts led to the evolution of dog sports into such a wide variety that a sport exists for just about any purebred and mixed breed dog and their human. Any dog breed can participate in sports. Choose the sport based on the trainability and physical capabilities of your dog. The following list compiles a variety of dog sports offered in North America. Use this and some research of your...
Make a Move to Support Your Dog’s Joint Health!
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Watch the Incredible Parkour Skills of a Cat from Reddit
Felines are extremely gifted with the ability to jump from one high place to another. They are naturals at parkour — jumping without hesitation as if they have a built-in map their heads. Cats can easily calculate each step and execute their jump to the next spot. Apparently, their parkour skills are meant for survival, as it allows them to run, climb, and dodge without hurting themselves. If you have a cat at home, you’ll notice that they can also do parkour indoors. It doesn’t matter if the gap is huge, wide, or narrow...
Will Insect-Based Pet Food Be On The Menu At Your Humble Abode?
As food and diet trends go, lean proteins are usually at the top of the list of healthy ingredients we’re directed to consume. There’s chicken, fish, pork, legumes such as chickpeas, and many other sources to choose from. If you were to become trapped in the wild, any survivalist would tell you to start foraging for insects to eat, but you’d likely have to be starving before you took their advice. So, what about putting your dog on an insect-based diet? Photo: Pixabay/contagionpseudomonas Insect-Based Pet Nutrition Yup, you...
Nonprofit Canines for Africa Deploying Two More Dogs to Combat Poachers
A nonprofit group known as Canines for Africa (CFA) is set to deploy two working dogs into conservation areas in Zimbabwe in an effort to combat poaching. The organization offers logistical backup and support to wildlife conservation areas and game parks in South Africa. Working with Conraad de Rosner, the founder/director of K9 Conservation, they house approximately 20 dogs as part of their Canine University Education program. Photo: Pixabay/pohjakroon Dogs on Patrol Vianna von Weyhausen, the director of Canines for Africa, noted that the...
Officers Discover Abandoned Suitcase Outside Vacation Rental And Hear Squealing Coming From Inside
A mama dog and her 7 puppies were given a second chance at life, thanks to quick-thinking officers who went out of their way to investigate a suspicious situation. The officers initially responded to a loose mama dog and her puppy running down a busy road. However, after safely securing them with the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, the officers returned to investigate the area. While chasing the mama dog, the officers noticed an unusual suitcase. It was sitting outside a vacation rental, which is fairly common, but the sounds coming from it were...
Feisty Puppy Refuses to Let Border Collie Do His Job Of Herding The Sheep
Sheep farmer Rory Gregor loves looking after his animals and growing his business in Inverurie, Scotland, and he does so with the help of his trusty sheepdogs. Sam the border collie, in particular, knows the ins and outs of herding sheep and he proves quite the helper to Rory. Photo: YouTube/Caters Clips According to the Scottish Farmer, Rory is a first-generation farmer who has managed to grow his sheep business from 25 to 1,000 ewes in the last six years. That’s quite an impressive feat! Sam has been by his side as they bootstrap the...
Saying Goodbye To The 2-Legged Dog That Inspired The World
The courageous canine, Faith, has passed away after living a very full life of 12 years. According to The Ardmoreite, Faith came from humble beginnings nearly dying her first day on earth. Photo: YouTube/Bondi Vet Due to her multiple congenital disorders, Faith was born with only two healthy back legs. Vets suggested she be euthanized, but instead of listening, the Stringfellow Family took action. In shifts, they nursed and nurtured her back to health. Over the course of 6 months, they taught her to walk by encouraging her to follow peanut...
Adorable Homeless Kitten Devoid of Sex Organs Considered a Veterinary First in U.K.
A sweet 15-week-old kitten in the U.K. brought into the Cats Protection rescue in Warrington has been discovered to be sexless. When the homeless kitty was initially brought in, it was believed the adorable feline was a girl. But closer inspection revealed something strange: it has no discernible sex organs. Neither male nor female, the cat is being touted as a veterinary first. Hope the Kitten Appearing to be a tabby mix, staff at the facility named the unusual animal Hope. And unusual the cat is because not only does it not have any visible...
Dog Left Unsure What To Think After Animal Chiropractor Cracks Her Neck
Going to the chiropractor isn’t uncommon for humans, but it’s also something that animals can enjoy as well! German chiropractor and osteopath Murat Colak knows just how to work with animals of different kinds but his most popular clients are dogs. Photo: Instagram/@hailey.therottie One dog that recently enjoyed a chiropractic visit is Hailey the Rottweiler! Hailey lives with her owners, Melissa Deines and Robin Hack in Germany. They were able to take the pup to an adjustment with Colak and the whole experience was filmed and...
Blind Cat Missing Most Her Teeth Melts Mom’s Heart By Bringing Her A Gift
A blind Persian cat named Moet is living her best life after being rescued from a filthy pet store in Oman. Her life started out at a pet shop in a crate with several other kittens. The animals were not well cared for, and Moet caught the flu from another cat. She ended up losing her sight due to the neglect. But her mom, Dr. Emily Shotter, thinks she is perfect. They met shortly after Moet had her eyes removed in 2014 and have been together ever since. Moet lives a full life and loves belly rubs, chicken, and crinkle balls. Her mom shared...
Woman Shows Her Cat Things He’s Never Seen Before And Films His Reaction
Cats are clever little buggers, but even they can get confused about seeing new and interesting things. Even everyday household items can come across as mysterious to someone seeing them for the first time. Instagram user @queenofontario, who goes by Amaris, decided to introduce her orange kitty named P to items he’s never before, and she filmed his reactions! At first, Amaris introduced P to a bottle of hair conditioner, but from there, she continued to add new items to his world. In a 25+ part series, Amaris shows of P’s...
