The Human-Animal Bond — Treating with Purpose
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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...
Senior Dog with Hip Dysplasia Has His Own Elevator at Home
A pet parent’s role does not end during the puppy stage. You are responsible for your dog until he reaches old age. A dog’s senior years are the time to be more observant towards their health. Bit by bit, health complications will show, and you have to be aware of possible diseases your dog might acquire. Senior dogs are most likely prone to heart, kidney, and liver disease — cancer is also possible. Taking care of an old dog is as crucial as taking care of a puppy. It’s important to ensure that you can provide for...
Flora the Baby Koala Holds a Koala Stuffed Toy for Comfort
When someone feels scared and anxious, the initial reaction is to find comfort in a certain object. It can be through music on your phone, a safety blanket, a cherished accessory — or anything and anyone that makes you feel at ease. Babies often feel secure with a blanket, pillow, or stuffed toy. Infants cling to their comfort objects every day or just while sleeping. It also helps them calm down when away from their parents. A baby Koala from Currumbin Wildlife Hospital has experienced the same thing. Flora feels at ease with her soft...
Clever Cat Learns To Press A Button For Treats
Teaching new tricks to a pet may seem like second nature to dog owners but not so much to cat owners. While most people don’t think to teach tricks to cats, they’re actually quite clever and capable of learning! There’s even one cat that learned to perform 26 tricks in one minute. Quite impressive! Photo: TikTok/@emiologyofficial But even for less ambitious cats and owners, it’s possible to work with a simple trick or skill that might even come in handy. Pet owner and animal enthusiast Emi decided to try to teach her...
23 Neglected Dogs Rescued From ‘Most Squalid’ Conditions Rescuers Have Ever Witnessed
Twenty-three abused, mistreated and abandoned dogs were rescued from squalor after receiving a report of serious animal cruelty and neglect. The dogs were living at a home in Aguascalientes, Mexico, in what rescuers describe as some of the most filthy conditions they have ever seen. Photo: YouTube/HSUS The poor dogs were found living in small enclosures with no food or water. They were malnourished, dangerously dehydrated and weak. They were filthy, covered in mats, and their paws were red and sore from standing in their own feces....
Cat Reunited with Owners Three Weeks After Escaping Carrier at Boston Logan Airport
A cat named Rowdy lived up to her name on a recent airport adventure. The feline got out of her carrier after landing, purportedly chasing some birds. Three weeks, many efforts at catching her, and a prolonged chase later, the rambunctious cat is back with her owners. Four-year-old Rowdy was put into cargo as her family moved back to the United States from Germany, where they’d been stationed in the Army for 15 years. While her carrier was unloaded at Boston Logan International Airport, she took her chance and made a break for it. After...
Stray Puppy, Who Had Already Had Puppies Herself, Rescued From Dumpster
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! My daughter called from her car, nearly in tears. “There’s a little black dog running in the street, and there’s a lot of traffic! It’s going to get hit! Mom, PLEASE!” I grabbed a leash and headed out to the area, which I knew was one in which a lot of dogs are used for not-so-good purposes. I pulled into the gas station and spotted the pup nosing around the...
Siberian Cat Always Beats Dad In Foot Races
Rackarkatten the Siberian cat is like most cats in a lot of ways. When she’s inside her family’s apartment, she relaxes and does typical cat things like eating, sleeping, and cuddling. But when she’s outside, everything changes. In an interview with The Dodo, Rackarkatten’s dad, Magnus Luntrun, explained that she’s rather sedentary indoors like many cats, but outside, her personality and curiosity for life explode. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo He said, “I gave her access to the backyard and forest, and a whole...
Man Arrested For Setting Dog On Fire After Her Story Went Viral
A suspect has been arrested and charged for covering a dog in gasoline and setting her on fire in Memphis, Tennessee. The pit bull, now named Riona, was found running down the road “screaming and on fire” on June 20. She was picked up by Tails of Hope Dog Rescue and immediately transported to a veterinarian for care. While Riona began her road to recovery, staff at Tails of Hope Dog Rescue began searching for the horrible person who set her on fire and they gained help from around the world. Photo: TikTok/@justice4riona The rescue...
30 Dogs Rescued From Puppy Mills Walk On The Ground For The First Time
A group of dogs rescued from puppy mills had the chance to experience freedom and walk on the ground for the first time after being rescued by the National Mill Dog Rescue. The 30 dogs that were saved from puppy mills were transported to the Arizona Animal Welfare League & SPCA for recovery and adoption placement. Going from a puppy mill to a place that loves and cares for you can be jarring given all that the dogs went through. Photo: flickr/Josh Henderson According to the Puppy Mill Project, there are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills in...
Dog Behavior Training Program
Check out the amazing work our Dog Behavior Team does working with our dogs so they have the skills they need to thrive in a home! Source: Austin Pets...
Friendly Dog Loves To Video Chat With Other Dogs On The Internet
Having the ability to video call our friends and loved ones is something many of us take advantage of. While it’s been around for a while, the COVID-19 pandemic really showed us just how valuable technology can be in keeping up with our loved ones by using FaceTime, texting, Skype, etc. Apparently, it’s not just humans that enjoy video calling with friends, but some dogs do as well! Photo: Pixabay/Csaba Nagy Take Gaytor, for example. He’s a wire fox terrier that lives with his owner, Ali Wasel, and as she shared on YouTube...
Longest-Ever “Empty The Shelters” Event Going On Now To Help Shelters At Crisis Capacity Across The Country
Many animal rescues and shelters are operating in crisis mode due to an influx in animals. Dogs and cats continue to arrive daily, and shelters are struggling to feed and care for them all. The best way to help is to adopt. Adopting saves two lives – the animal you adopt and the one you make space for in the shelter. BISSELL Pet Foundation (BPF) is hoping to help thousands of pets find loving homes by offering their longest-ever Empty the Shelters Summer National event which will run from July 11-31. 275 animal shelters in 42 states are...
Organs! The forgotten superfoods for dogs and cats
Organ meats are often an afterthought in deciding on our pets’ food, but they pack a huge nutritional wallop. We all know it’s best to serve pet food that incorporates elements of our beloved fur kids’ natural diet involving high meat concentrations. One overlooked aspect most people forget, though, is the additional foraging they might have done, providing them with a nutritional boost that kept them roaming at peak performance. In this activity, our pets would find what we call superfoods. Superfoods are those which are...
A Dog’s Adventure Turned into a Rescue Mission at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
On July 8, a successful rescue mission happened at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. According to the National Parks Service, the dog went on an adventure spree while visiting Miners Castle. The canine jumped over the railing at the lower overlook, and it fell 30 feet down from the cliff. Leo is a four-year-old cocker spaniel mix who visited the park with his family. He was actually on a leash but slipped out of his collar. Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Wayne Silver The officials of the park were alarmed by a child’s scream. They...
Draco the Doberman Expresses His Love in a Very Special Way
Dogs are family-oriented animals. They don’t only show affection to humans but also to their dog siblings. It’s an endearing moment for pet owners to see their pets get along. Those moments are picture-worthy and too cute not to share on the internet. Dogs will often express their love for one another through playing and grooming. Physical contact such as rubbing up, nuzzling, and nudging is also a part of their love language. Often, dogs become inseparable and tend to be protective of one another. There are instances when dogs...
Story Behind Viral Photo Of Horse Saving Dog From Drowning Turned Out To Be Fake
A few years ago, a story went viral alongside a touching photo showing a horse rescuing a dog from drowning. The story and photo were widespread and many news outlets picked it up. According to the viral story, a horse named Agripin was swimming near the Danube River in Europe when he spotted a dog in need of help and saved its life. The blind dog, Abby, had slipped into the water and was trapped, but thankfully, Agripin seemed to sense her need for help and swam to her aid. The little dog then hopped on the horse’s back and they...
Backcountry Skiers Surprised To Find Platypus Playing In The Snow
A group of backcountry skiers were caught off-guard by an unsuspected visitor: a platypus playing in the snow. Mark Oates, a Tasmania-based outdoor education teacher, was out on a 4-day snow camping and backcountry skiing excursion when an animal began to approach. Oates is familiar with the rugged landscape, even in the snow, but even he was surprised to see a platypus sliding on its belly toward him, similar to a penguin. Photo: Instagram/@mark.oates Oates shared a video of the moment on Instagram, writing: “Pretty sure this Tasmanian...
Scared Dog and Her New Human with Depression Help Build Each Other Up
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 battling my worst case of depression yet, had started counseling and meds, yet still did not feel like myself. I read that having a pet helps with depression, and since I had wanted a miniature schnauzer for many years, I started looking at local shelter websites. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / PUBLICDOMAINIMAGES I spotted a picture of a miniature schnauzer with big, sad, scared eyes one...
