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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...
A Sweet Rescue Dog Waits for Her Dad to Come Home by Staying in the Driveway
A lot of people can attest to the fact that dogs are one of the sweetest and most loyal beings in the world. They have these qualities that made them earn the title “man’s best friend” — dogs are indeed great companions. You can never doubt their capability to protect the ones they love. Canines are proof that animals can feel emotions and they can express them. They symbolize love and care — with their cute button noses, paws, and fluffy fur. Even in pop culture, dogs are portrayed as humans’ fun and...
Seriously Ill Orphaned Kittens Rescued From Woodpile
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 was the beginning of October, and my wife and I just had taken in a stray we’d been feeding all summer. That’s another story. We had started volunteering for a nonprofit organization earlier that year, and our coordinator had just gotten a phone call. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / LYNN GREYLING There was a litter of four kittens, who were born outside, and this person found them in...
What is Heterochromia in Dogs?
What does it mean when a dog has two-colored eyes? Are you the proud pet parent of a dog with two different colored eyes? You may think this is super cool, or super weird. And it’s probably a bit of both. But don’t worry, your dog is not alone. There are many dog breeds who are prone to this condition, and it’s called heterochromia. What is heterochromia in dogs? Heterochromia is the official term for dogs with two different colored eyes. In fact, this not only happens in dogs, but it can also occur in cats, horses,...
What Dog Owners Should Know About Dognapping
Two million dogs are stolen each year and about 10% are returned home, according to Petfinder.com. We call this dognapping — the crime of taking a dog from his owner, derived from the term kidnapping. Throughout the world, pets are stolen for a variety of reasons, like being resold as a companion pet, to collecting rewards from distressed owners or for fighting in dogfights, just to name a few. In the last two and half years, there has been an increase in dog thefts in order to make quick money by criminals looking to take advantage of...
Eagle Adopts Baby Red-Tailed Hawk After Snatching It From Nest For Dinner
Pam McCartney, a volunteer with the Nanaimo, B.C. wildlife organization GROWLS, was watching a livestream of a hawk’s nest being attacked by eagles when she saw something incredibly rare. One of the eagles grabbed a baby hawk from the nest, likely intending to eat the bird or feed it to its own eaglet. Moments later, the larger predator had taken the baby red-tailed hawk under its wing, quite literally. An eagle on Gabriola Island captured and adopted a baby hawk. “This bird likely came from a red-tailed hawk nest that was preyed...
Trumpet The Bloodhound Wins “Best In Show” At Westminster Dog Show
For the first time in the history of the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show a bloodhound has been named “Best in Show”. While the prestigious dog show is traditionally held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, this year’s show took place at Lyndhurst Mansion, a National Historic Landmark in Tarrytown, New York. The 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show started on Saturday and concluded on Wednesday evening. After some serious competition and tough decisions, the top breed in each of the seven groups (Sporting,...
The Case Against Dissecting Cats In High School Classrooms
Millions of animals will be dissected in high schools across the U.S. this year. According to the Humane Herald, many of those animals will be cats. Cats are one of the most commonly dissected animals in schools, reports the American Anti-Vivisection Society. Cats used in dissection are sometimes taken from shelters. According to investigations by PETA into biological supply companies that provide schools with animals for dissection, animals experience all kinds of horrifying abuse before they are killed and sold to schools. In some cases,...
Does My Dog Need His Anal Glands Expressed?
While some dogs occasionally or never need their anal glands expressed, others get chronic infections and require regular emptying of their anal sacs. Shake off the ick-factor and get ready to learn everything you never wanted to know about dog anal glands. Your pooch will thank you. What are dog anal glands? Dog anal glands, also known as anal sacs or scent glands, are specialized sweat glands located just under the skin’s surface near the dog’s anus opening. Small and oval-shaped, dog anal glands are tucked between the external...
Firefighters Hear Loud Whining Noises Coming From Under Burning Shed And Find 8 Puppies
Colleton County Fire-Rescue responded to an “out of control” yard fire in Jacksonboro, South Carolina, but never expected to rescue a litter of puppies. Firefighters arrived to extinguish the flames that had engulfed a wooden shed that originated from a yard trash fire. As they began to battle the fire, they heard a “loud whining noise” that appeared to be coming from under the burning shed. Photo: Twitter/ColletonFire “Upon investigation they found seven puppies under the burning building and rescued the pups....
Watch a Funny Interaction Between a Golden Retriever and a Robot Vacuum
The perks of having a pet at home is having an easy access to a happy pill. It’s like they know how to make their humans laugh and melt in their presence. Pets are just effortlessly funny with their quirks and human-like attitude. For the past years, people have seen a lot of content shared by pet owners. These posts have put a smile on the face of various people worldwide. Animals are free therapy and deserve all the love in return for making the world a better place. Photo: PxHere Before the booming age of social media sites, news...
How one rescue organization is using stipends to find foster homes for dogs who are harder to place
Dogs and cats who need to be the only pet in the home can be difficult to find placement for in adoptive and foster homes. This can result in longer shelter stays while a home is sought that fits their needs. While finding home-based placement more quickly for these pets is a common conundrum among shelters and rescue organizations, one organization is finding success through an innovative foster program. Frosted Faces Foundation’s (FFF) Molly & Me Project was created in order to help senior dogs who are poorly socialized with...
A Toddler’s First Word Was “Dog,” and the Internet Gushes Over the Adorable Video
Since birth, parents have a lot of anticipation for their child’s development. Parents record almost everything — their first crawl, walk, toy, food, teeth, and most especially, their first word. Nowadays, it’s easier to record and save all those memories. You can simply open your phone camera, take a photo or a video, then upload it online. Keeping memories is just a lovely way to reminisce about the past and have a conversation with the family. Photo: PxHere Creating a social media account is one of the fastest ways to...
Mechanic Saves a Puppy Stuck in a Backpack from a Dumpster
Almost every day, there are cases of abandoned dogs. The case usually ends with the dog surviving after being rescued or dying due to neglect. People shouldn’t have the audacity to leave dogs in an unsafe place. There is always an option of bringing them to a rescue center or giving it to someone who can take the responsibility. If it weren’t for a mechanic from Shakopee, Minnesota, one dog could’ve died again from abandonment and neglect. Photo: Youtube/FOX9 Minneapolis-St. Paul A mechanic named R.J., who works at Midas...
The Rudest Things You Can Do at The Dog Park
Dog parks are the best place for your fur babies to meet new friends and learn to get along with others. Taking them to their favorite dog park is a good exercise, especially if the dog spends most of its day at home. Engaging your pet in socialization can teach them how to healthily react to unfamiliarity. Most dogs often respond with fear and aggression, making it challenging to bring them anywhere. These dogs tend to growl and bark at anyone nearby — unfamiliarity is a sign of threat for them. Photo: Pixabay/9436196 For this reason,...
Dog Caught Digging His Bed Apart On Live Camera
Arlo the Italian Greyhound is a good boy, but every so often, he gets into mischief. When his family left the house one day, Arlo decided to have a little fun with his doggy bed. He doesn’t usually rip or dig things apart, but he was feeling a little frisky this particular day. Once left alone, Arlo ran over to his dog bed and began ferociously digging into it! Photo: TikTok/@arlo_the_iggy He was digging so hard and so fast that the stuffing began to fly everywhere! He was really ripping it apart and he seemed to be having the best time...
Pet Goose Snuggles Owner And Attacks Everyone Else
Geese aren’t known for being the friendliest pets. In fact, they’ve got a reputation for being rather aggressive. Growing up, we were allowed to get almost any animal we wanted as pets – except for geese. The risk of dealing with goose attacks was too high. Our neighbor’s dog actually saved a young child down the street from a vicious goose attack! Photo: YouTube/Matt Temmerman Despite their reputation, they can occasionally be sweet and cuddly. At least, they can be when they want to. Wally the goose loves his owner...
Vulture Joins Paragliders Soaring Over The Spanish Mountains
Paragliding is an activity that many people have on their bucket lists. After seeing the following video, however, you may just want to consider parahawking instead of paragliding! Paragliding instructor Scott Mason often takes to the skies over the Spanish Mountains for the views and rush of the experience. He doesn’t usually go alone, however. Even when Scott is paragliding solo, he’s not totally alone. You see, he’s joined by a vulture or other bird of prey! Photo: YouTube/Storyful According to Storyful, Scott pioneered...
Woman Saves Pregnant Pitbull From Giving Birth In The Shelter
It’s not fair that any dog has to live in a shelter for extended periods of time, but it’s especially unfair when that dog happens to be pregnant. A shelter kennel is better than life on the streets, but it’s not a great place to give birth or raise puppies. That’s the situation Zia the pitbull found herself in after she was rescued in Central Valley, California. Zia was living in the shelter and was about to give birth when Noelani showed up to find a foster dog. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Noelani, with Fresno Bully...
