Dog Treats Going Moldy Is a Good Thing. No, Really!
You might not think of mold as a good sign, but if your dog’s treats eventually grow mold, then it means you’re feeding your pup natural, preservative-free goodies that will help them enjoy a happy and active life. Finding a loaf of moldy bread in your pantry might be an inconvenience that means an unscheduled trip to the grocery store, but most people are used to the idea that food naturally spoils. But as a pet parent, have you ever wondered why your dog’s food or treats never seem to go bad? While it may be convenient...
How to Clean Dog Ears
When your dog shakes her head, is it a sign her ears need to be cleaned or could there be a bigger problem? Cleaning your dog’s ears at home can be a simple process with the right tools. But knowing how to clean dog ears at home, how often to clean your dog’s ears and when to call your vet are factors to consider. How often should I clean my dog’s ears? As with all-things health related when it comes to our pets, talking to your veterinarian is an important first step in understanding your dog’s specific needs....
Tis the Season for Giving Back to Dogs
Melissa L. Kauffman Covering the pet world for more than 30 years, Melissa L. Kauffman has been an editor/writer for a wide variety of pet magazines and websites from the small critters and parrots to cats and dogs. Her advisory team of pets — rescue dogs Tampa Bay and Murphy Brown, plus Cirneco dell’Etna Liberty Belle and rescued parrots Deacon and Pi-Pi — help keep her on top of the latest and greatest pet health research, training and products, anything to give keep them in the high life...
Maddie’s Pet Forum has a new look!
We are excited to debut a new look and feel for the Maddie’s® Pet Forum community! When you log in to your Maddie’s® Pet Forum account, you will now be redirected to your new activity feed homepage. This new homepage makes it easy for you to access all the things that are important to you like discussions and resources you follow, a quick way to navigate to communities/groups that you are a member of and a streamlined feed that shows you all recent discussions, events, and resources that have been...
A Friendly Otter Took an Interest in Building a Friendship with an Ape from Brookfield Zoo
Animals living in a zoo often socialize with other species, mainly when they share a habitat. This happens when both animals are required to live in a certain environment. Often, unexpected interactions happen, and friendships are built. Animals who are often not seen together get curious about one another and try to observe their neighbor and form the oddest relationship. Photo: Youtube/NowThis News In Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, an otter was found making friends with an ape. They were in a shared habitat that was built for an exhibit...
Two Cats Rescued After Being Found with Note Saying ‘Feed Us or Drown Us’
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! One Sunday, my neighbors asked me to come over. When I got there, I saw two tiny kittens sitting on the kitchen counter. They were dirty and shaking with fright. I was told that they had been left on the steps of my neighbors’ church in a filthy wet cardboard box with a note that said, “Feed us or drown us.” I noticed one of the kittens had just a stump for a tail, and I...
Tiny Kitten Attacks Man’s Ear In Adorable Viral Video
A tiny British shorthair kitten has amassed a huge following on social media after a video of her nibbling a man’s ear went viral on YouTube. The one-month-old kitten named Pinky lives with her owner, Irina, in Ukraine, and Irina regularly shares videos and photos of the little kitten and her other cats online. Photo: YouTube/Teddy Kittens On September 9, 2022, Irina shared a video of Pinky nibbling on a “stern man’s” ear and it quickly went viral, receiving more than 4.5 million views and counting! People...
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Proposes Endangered Species Act Listing for Declining Bat Species
Bats may not always get a second thought, but they’re more important than people may think. These pollinators disperse seeds and eat many of the pests that kill crops. In fact, their pest control saves U.S. food growers more than $3 billion each year. A particular bat species, though, is seeing sharply declining numbers, and federal officials are trying to take steps to save it. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service has officially proposed listing the tricolored bat as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. They say this is...
Dog Waits At Gate In Hopes That Someone Will Help Her And Her Sisters
An injured dog knew just where to go for help for her and her sick sisters. Rescuers with Howl Of A Dog were told about the three pups who were pacing in front of a gate at a car repair shop in Romania. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog According to the rescue, “Cora and her two sisters, Kami and Carly, had been living in the yard of a car repair shop.” The employees at the shop treated them kindly and made sure they were fed, but the dogs were still strays and needed proper medical care. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog Cora started...
New Dyson Pet Grooming Kit May Be Just What You’re Looking For
If you’re the pet parent of an excessive shedder, you’re fully aware of how time-consuming it can be dealing with the constant fur flying. For those of you who are hyper-vigilant, you likely own a number of tools to combat the follicle fallout covering every square inch of your home. Lint rollers? Check! Special dryer sheets? Check! Swiffer wands? Check! Self-navigating Roomba iRobot? Double check! While they’re all relatively effective, wouldn’t it be nice if you could negate the majority of the work? Dyson Vacuum...
Couple “Shocked” To Find Zipped-Up Suitcase With Four Puppies Inside
Four puppies were given a new lease on life after being found in a zipped-up suitcase on the side of the road. A couple in Guilford County, North Carolina noticed the suitcase was “moving” and stopped to investigate. What they discovered broke their hearts and “shocked” them: four puppies were crammed inside the zipped suitcase, left to die on the side of the road. Guilford County Animal Services shared about the discovery on Facebook, saying that some Good Samaritans found the puppies in a suitcase on the side of the...
Funding for Animal & Environmental Causes Has Grown by $10 Billion in 10 Years
A report finds more donors giving more money to animal and environmental causes—though this funding is still just 3.4% of total giving. We spoke with author Jamie DeLeeuw about what she found, and what it means for the public and animal orgs. Over the last decade, funding for animal and environmental causes has grown by $10 billion—from $6.15 billion in 2010 to $16.14 billion in 2020. But it’s still just 3.4% of total giving. These figures were noted by Jamie DeLeeuw, Human Animal Support Services’s director of...
Ban of Toxicity Testing on Dogs and Cats in California About to Take Place
This week, California’s Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law an important bill banning toxicity testing on dogs and cats that will take effect on January 1, 2023. Known as Senate Bill 879, it was authored by Sen. Scott Wiener, D-San Francisco, and sponsored by the Humane Society of the United States. While it exempts medical and federally required testing from the ban, it is a significant step toward sparing pets from barbaric testing practices all too frequently seen. Pro Animal Strides “For many families, including my own, pets...
Florida Humane Society Seeks “Storm Troopers” To Foster Pets As Hurricane Ian Approaches
Hurricane Ian is approaching Florida and predicted to make landfall Wednesday afternoon on the west coast. The storm has gained strength overnight after it tore through Cuba and knocked out power to the entire island. The most recent report shows the storm is just 2mph short of a Category 5 hurricane with sustained winds at 155 mph. The National Hurricane Center posted, “EXTREMELY DANGEROUS EYEWALL OF IAN MOVING ONSHORE……IAN WILL CAUSE CATASTROPHIC STORM SURGE, WINDS, AND FLOODING IN THE FLORIDA PENINSULA SOON.”...
Longtime Shelter Dog Is Starting To Lose Hope And Her Smile
A Labrador/pit bull mix named Marry has been eagerly waiting for over a year at The Little Guild, an animal shelter in West Cornwall, Connecticut, for someone to adopt her. Each passing day and adopter are starting to take a toll on the three-year-old pup. When she arrived at the shelter she had the biggest smile, but as her hope dwindles, she is smiling less. Marry is a smart, energetic, loyal and ready for a family of her own. She needs a home without cats, young children, and will need to meet another dog. She enjoys playing with other...
What Are Pet Transportation Services?
Pet transportation services help with scheduling concierge services for animals, including veterinary visits, pet relocation and cross-country travel via car or airplane. Whether you are seeking a local destination or figuring out how to transport a dog across the country, this guide to navigating pet transportation services will help you choose the right agenda for your best bud. How to find the best pet transportation services There are numerous services nationwide assisting with both ground and air transport services for dogs (and their...
Woman Rescues Anxious, Blind Shelter Dog And Teaches Him How To Be A “Normal” Dog
Always follow your heart… Kristy Benjamin and her husband were looking to rescue a dog in the San Francisco area and came across a video of a blind shelter dog spinning in circles. Kristy felt bad for the dog and knew the stressful shelter environment was not a good place for the sensitive boy. Something inside her told her to go meet him, so the couple drove over an hour to Tracy Animal Shelter. Kristy shared with us what happened the first time she met the German shepherd puppy named Fox. “They brought him into the room with...
5 Steps to Making Your Fish Tank Dog and Cat Proof
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Tips For Training 6 Core Dog Behaviors On Cue
Debbie DeSantis, BAH, CPDT-KA Debbie DeSantis, CPDT-KA, is an award-winning dog trainer and behavior specialist. In addition to working with shelter dogs, she shows her nationally-ranked obedience and rally dogs in competitions. Besides spending time with her five canine companions, she enjoys cooking. Source:...
Golden Retriever Doesn’t Know How To React When Kittens Take Over His Bed
Bailey the golden retriever lives with his family in Costa Del Sol, Spain. Life is great for the sweet pup, but every so often, life throws him a curveball, and sometimes, that curveball comes in the shape of four adorable little kittens. Photo: YouTube/This is Bailey In a video uploaded to YouTube, you can see his reaction to finding the kittens had taken over his bed and it’s too adorable! Bailey is almost unsure how to react, as he goes from disbelief to anger and finally acceptance. He appears perturbed throughout the clip and even...
