Building a Positive Workplace Culture—Why It Matters and How To Do It
[embedded content] The animal welfare industry is understaffed and facing worker turnover, like employers around the country. The effects are dire: animal shelter workers are burned out, and animals’ lives are at risk. But in the face of these challenges, Pasco County Animal Services (PCAS) in Florida has zero vacant positions, and hasn’t had an opening in an entry level position in over 14 months. PCAS Assistant Director Spencer Conover attributes this success to a positive workplace culture, built through inspiration,...
Want to Have a Dog with a Much Longer and Healthier Lifespan? Here’s a List of Their Breeds!
One of the things we wish for when we have a pet dog is spending many happy years together. Playing, taking walks in the park, watching movies, preparing dinner for everyone, talking to your dog while it responds with barks, hugging it with sweetness, and your dog licking you with happiness. Photo: YouTube/Amazing Dogs Yes, it can be regretful that dogs do not live as long as humans. But, when adopting a dog, you can make a choice among dog breeds with a longer, healthier lifespan. Want to find out which dog breeds they are, here’s a...
Must Know Goldendoodle Grooming Tips
Like many of our Dogster readers, you may have ventured into at-home grooming during the pandemic, but if you’re a Goldendoodle pet parent, it’s worth putting professional grooming back on your to-do list. Goldendoodles are very high on the list of breeds that need professional grooming regularly, plus weekly brushing at home, says Jay Spainhour, owner of Chicago’s Tucker Pups Pet Resort. This is because the Goldendoodle is typically low-shedding — a trait she picks up from her Poodle parent — which means the...
Your hands-on guide for going to the dog park
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Upgrade Your Pup’s Style with a Luxurious Leather Dog Collar
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...
How your animal organization can better connect with the community it supports
Looking for ways to better connect with your community? Whether you’re looking to diversify your staff/volunteers, share information about the programs and support you provide, or you just really want to find out what your community needs, grassroots efforts can help. Elijah Brice-Middleton, Executive Director of Plainfield Area Humane Society (PAHS) in New Jersey shares how grassroots efforts like going out into the community has paid dividends for his organization, and how it can for yours, too. “No matter what size your...
Blind And Deaf Rescue Husky Chases Owner Around The Yard
Running in the yard with your dog can be a lot of fun, but when your dog is both deaf and blind, it poses some challenges. For the Flood family, those challenges meant their husky, Lady, couldn’t see or hear them very well. She was comfortable and enjoyed running in circles, but it’s not like she could play a game of fetch or tag very easily, given her lack of eyesight and hearing. Photo: TikTok/@ericaflood Erica Flood shared on TikTok that they adopted the now 10-year-old blind and deaf husky last year after seeing her profile in...
Hero Dog Alerts Sanitation Worker To Fallen Grandma Trapped On The Ground
A rescue dog is being praised as a hero after alerting a sanitation worker to his owner’s condition and possibly saving her life. 88-year-old Gwendola Johnson lives with her rescue dog, Sandy, in Glendale, California. Gwendola adopted Sandy several years ago and the two have been nearly inseparable ever since. Photo: YouTube/NBCLA It’s a good thing because back in 2020, Gwendola stepped outside her door and tripped. She ended up falling onto the ground and she couldn’t get back up. Because of the way her house and driveway...
Couple Rescues ‘Kitten That Won’t Stop Crying,’ Gets Him to the Vet Just in Time
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! It started with responding to a Craigslist ad asking if anyone could take care of a 6-week-old female kitten who wouldn’t stop crying. We had room in our home and our hearts. Our oldest cat had passed away three months prior when we responded to this woman’s plea. She had been feeding the kitten human infant formula, and the poor little babe wouldn’t stop crying. KITTEN....
Rescue Helps Keep Dogs And Their Elderly Owners Together
Growing old and losing your independence is one of the toughest things we face in this life. It gets even harder when a pet is involved, however. We want to do everything we can to give our pets the best possible care and life, but what happens when they outlive us or at least outlive the care we can give them? Moving into a nursing home, hospice care, or a hospital often means leaving any pets behind and that can be heartbreaking to someone whose whole world revolves around their furry friend. Photo: flickr/ironypoisoning They might wonder...
Did You Know You Can Adopt Pets Straight From Members of Your Own Community?
Katie Corbett has a full house! The tan dog, Charlie, “is a guide dog dropout,” Katie says. Chance, the white dog, “is a tripod foster win from DeKalb,” in Georgia, who participated in the Arizona State study that found sleepovers reduced stress for shelter dogs. So you might think of him as not just a good dog, but a scientist. The kittens are Albus and Dooley, fosters who were since adopted into a family from New York. Photo credit: Katie Corbett We all know the traditional way to adopt: go to your local shelter, a...
Big Cat Public Safety Act Could Become Law Pending Senate Vote
Animal rights organizations, celebrities, and wildlife advocates around the country are celebrating The US House of Representatives’ passage of The Big Cat Public Safety Act by a vote of 278-134. The bill now heads to the Senate floor where, if passed, it will ban private possession, public contact and increase restrictions on the breeding, trade, and exploitation of big cats. The Big Cat Public Safety Act will ban the private ownership, trade, and breeding of certain species. This means that backyard breeders, roadside zoos, cub...
Dog Owner Posts Hilarious Sign About Dramatic Dog And It Is All Too Relatable
Dogs know just what to do to get our attention and ultimately get what they want. Some are more theatrical than others and will demand attention by faking a limp or “playing dead”. One dog named Chrissy is so dramatic that her owners posted a sign to inform others not to fall for her tricks. Reddit user u/micindra posted a photo of the dog sign posted in front of Chrissy’s house in the forum “What’s Wrong With Your Dog?”, and it is going viral. The caption read, “Found in the wild, couldn’t...
How to Get Dog Pee Out of Your Carpet
Even the most well-trained dog pees on the carpet sometimes. Dogs pee in the house for a variety of reasons — an infection, old age, boredom, marking or anxiety — so odds are high that you’ll have to deal with it at some point. Carpet cleaning solutions and tools are effective to combat dog pee stains and odors. For a quick fix, at-home remedies, such as hydrogen peroxide, Dawn dish soap or baking soda can be a dog parent’s best friends (other than your dog, of course). How do I get dog pee smell out of carpet? To...
How to Transition Dog Food — Old to New
Your dog may be experiencing stomach issues. Perhaps he needs to lose weight. Or, he might be getting older. No matter what the reason is, now you’re looking into switching dog food. There is a correct way to transition dog food, which involves not switching your dog food too fast or overfeeding your dog. This will ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible and your dog enjoys his new food. Learn from the experts why it’s important to change dog food at certain times of your pup’s life as well as how to properly do it....
Officials Propose ‘Medicare For Pets’ In Australia
A Victorian MP has proposed “veticare” for pets to make care more affordable and accessible to pet owners in need. According to the Daily Mail, the plan, a play on Medicare but for pets, was proposed by the Animal Justice Party MP Andy Meddick. Meddick announced the plan as part of a way to address the country’s vet shortage and subsequent shortage of pet care. Photo: flickr/Austin Community College Speaking with the Herald Sun, Meddick said: “It is resulting in Victorians having to travel up to hours for vet care, or...
Dolphins Protect Unsuspecting Swimmer From Great White Shark
An open-water swimmer credits a pod of dolphins for protecting him from a great white shark while out for a swim in the ocean. Adam Walker is a world-renowned open-water swimmer and he’s one of just 138 people who’ve successfully swam the 16-mile Cook Straight. Walker made the swim back in 2014, but he didn’t do it alone. Unplanned by him, he was accompanied by a pod of around 10 dolphins. Photo: YouTube/Adam Ocean Walker According to People, the dolphins swam with Walker the whole way, even pausing when he had to hydrate...
Bison Can Lose 200 Pounds During Mating Season, and Other Facts About Our National Mammal
The American bison, the national mammal of the United States, inspires awe with its sturdy profile, recovery story, and historical significance. Unfortunately, they often end up in the news because people don’t behave safely around them, but when you’re enjoying them from a reasonable distance, here are some fun facts to ponder. They Came Back From Near Extinction PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / WIRESTOCK Centuries ago, American bison were widespread across most of North America, with an estimated population of 30 million when Christopher...
Do You Know Why Your Beloved Cat Keeps on Knocking Things Over?
Why do we love our cats? It will take you a day and a night to recall some of the reasons, and a lifetime to reveal all. Because loving a cat is living with a darling, mysterious creature who is full of energy, antics, and mind-boggling habits. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo At times, it loves you to death, never leaving your side, and keeps hanging on to you as if it would drown if you would not give it its usual dose of affection. Other times, it is too busy with its toys or something else that is outside the window that it does not seem to notice...
21 Dogs Are Freed From Meat Farm Just 3 Days Before They Would’ve Been Slaughtered
Bok Nal season in South Korea is a tradition that commemorates the hot summer months with the consumption of a variety of soups. Sadly, dog meat is the main ingredient of these soups, which locals believe provides healing and immune boosting properties. Photo: YouTube/The Humane Society of the United States The dogs that they use for their soups are kept at dog meat farms, where they live in deplorable conditions. They are crammed into dirty wire cages that are much too small for them, where they’re forced to live among their own feces,...
