Nine Endangered Red Wolves to Be Released Into the Wild in North Carolina
The red wolf has faced threats to its survival for decades, but efforts are being made to help the species rebound. The vast majority of the roughly 250 remaining red wolves are in captivity, but they are gradually being reintroduced into the wild. A new group is the latest to be sent out to try to boost the wild population. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced plans to release nine red wolves into the wilds near the Outer Banks in North Carolina. The conservation area where they’ll be placed includes the...
APA! Has Saved 100K Lives!
Feb 09, 2022 Austin Pets Alive! was founded in 2008 fueled by a need to save companion animals whose lives would be lost without our support. We looked at our community and saw so many animals unnecessarily losing their lives due to a lack of resources and education. Our mission is to promote and provide the resources, education, and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals. And yesterday, because of our community’s long-held trust and generosity, APA! celebrated our 100,000th life saved. We had city council members...
Woman Falls Into Frozen Pond Trying To Save Her Dog But Ohio Deputy Comes To Their Rescue
Deputy Evan Depew of Butler County Sheriff’s Office is a hero for his quick actions that saved the life of a woman and her dog. On February 6, Deputy Depew was on a routine patrol in Liberty Township when he received a call about a woman and dog who had fallen through the ice and into a frozen pond. Apparently, the small dog wandered onto the ice and fell into the frigid water. The dog’s owner responded by crawling onto the ice to try and save her beloved dog but also plunged into the freezing water. Photo: Facebook/Butler County...
Rescues Run The Show At This Historic House For Homeless Cats
A New York heiress created a stir in 1975 when she bought a house in Oyster Bay, NY, and converted it into a sanctuary for stray and homeless cats. Not only did Long Island’s strays and homeless cats finally have a safe place to live, but they also had free reign of the property, without the cages or restrictions of other shelters. At this renovated sanctuary for rescued cats, climbing the furniture is wholly encouraged. Photo: The Patricia H. Ladew Foundation Decades later, the Patricia H. Ladew Foundation, which maintains the historic...
11 ways to manage pain in dogs and cats
When it comes to managing pain in dogs and cats, these alternative modalities have a lot to offer. Consider trying one of these options before reaching for the pain meds. Animals experience pain just like we do. But because dogs and cats are so stoic, most people don’t realize their animals are suffering. In nature, animals that show signs of pain or weakness are targets for prey, so they have adapted to hide their pain in order to survive. Learning how to recognize pain in your dog or cat is the first step, along with getting the...
Retired Racing Greyhound Finds True Love, at Last!
Paul, a retired and bone-weary racing greyhound, recently discovered it’s never too late to be happy. Spotting the dog’s forlorn face in an animal shelter, Elizabeth and Holden decided to open the door to peace and happiness for Paul by adopting him. The couple learned that the old greyhound had known nothing in life but isolation, fear, and racing. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Yes, like thousands and thousands of greyhounds before him, Paul was reared simply to race. This dog sport began in California in 1919 and later spread to other...
Stinky Dog Breath: What Causes It And How To Fix It
Have you ever gotten a whiff of Fido’s breath as he gives you a kiss and think “pee-ew”? You are not alone. Bad dog breath is a common issue for dog owners, but you should not ignore it. Stinky dog breath can be a sign of underlying health issues and needs to be addressed. February is National Pet Dental Health Month, so it is a good time to freshen up on proper dental care for your pet. Photo: Unsplash/Jeremy Stewardson Read on to learn more about what causes stinky dog breath and how to fix it. Causes of Bad Dog Breath...
New dog treats support families in need
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CBD and supplements — a blended approach to arthritis in dogs
Find out how CBD, especially when used in conjunction with joint supplements such as green lipped mussel and MSM, can help alleviate arthritis and other joint problems in dogs. “Do you think CBD might help him feel better?” This is a question I get daily from animal parents about their arthritic dogs. The word “arthritis” is used to describe many conditions of the joints, and most of us, human and canine, will experience it some point in our lives. CBD has emerged as an exciting new supplement that can help with the...
Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Quick Facts Weight: Height: The Look of a Cardigan Welsh Corgi Cardigan Welsh Corgis are long, low and solid. Their fox-like heads have wide and flat skulls, erect but slightly rounded ears and shapely muzzles. They have dark, widely set eyes that have an intelligent and alert expression. Cardigan Welsh Corgis have long necks, deep chests, short legs and long tails that are normally carried low. Their medium-length, dense coats can come in black, black & tan, blue merle or any shade of red, sable and brindle; they may also have white...
Dog Wouldn’t Herd Sheep So His Owners Chained Him To A Truck & Left Him To Freeze
Loki lived on a sheep farm in Romania, but since he wasn’t very good at herding, his owners punished him by chaining him to an old rusty truck and used him as a guard dog instead. The one-and-a-half-years-old pup was left out there in freezing temperatures with no shelter. He was forced to stand in wet mud, and couldn’t walk more than a couple of feet. Photo: YouTube/Howl Of A Dog Poor Loki was a sweet dog who craved human affection and certainly didn’t deserve to be stuck out there. Thankfully, he was finally rescued from...
Little Girl Rescues Abandoned Cat Who Remains Her Best Friend Into Adulthood
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! When I was 9-years-old, I was playing outside on a very cold day. Huddled, freezing underneath a neighbor’s AC unit was a very frail, very beaten up white cat. Instantly, I picked her up and put her inside of my coat. I fell in love with her right away and we bonded at once. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / SONIA By the next day, I had convinced my parents to allow me to keep her. We took...
Over A Thousand Golden Retrievers Filled The Streets Of Golden, Colorado For Annual Dog Celebration
Golden retrievers are one of the most popular dog breeds in America. They are loyal, playful, affectionate, and will keep you entertained with their crazy antics. National Golden Retriever Day is February 3rd and Golden, Colorado, holds an annual celebration “Goldens in Golden” to honor the good boys and girls. Goldens in Golden is HERE! A few reminders to make it a safe and special day…Event runs from 11 – 1 and starts near… Posted by Visit Golden, CO on Saturday, February 5, 2022 The event starts at the...
How paying for professional dog training can save you money
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10 Easy Ideas to Create a Community-Minded Animal Shelter
The last several years have been challenging for all of us in animal welfare, but disruption can be a catalyst for change. We have seen animal welfare professionals and volunteers rally to support their animals, their communities, and the families in greatest need. One of the most exciting things we witnessed was the creativity of animal welfare organizations to change and adapt their physical shelters into the community-focused shelters of the future, rethinking and reworking the role of the facility. These scrappy,...
The National Call grant giveaway winners are…
New Year, new grants. As promised, we had something special in store for our National Calls. This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave ten organizations/people each a $1,000 grant at random. The January winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Jen Bliss, Seattle Humane Elisabeth Manwiller, Animal Rescue League of Berks County Shelley Joaquin, Surrey Animal Resource Centre Jordan Craig, Spay Neuter Network Dyanna Uchiek, Portsmouth Humane Society Shelter and Rescue...
Scared, Formerly Abused Dog Finally Feels Safe in New Home
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! A thin, terrified 2-year-old blue heeler was found wandering the streets of Phoenix, Arizona, one extremely hot summer day in 2014. She ended up in a local animal shelter, where she was soon put on the euthanasia list due to her “unfriendly” personality. No one came to claim her. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DISCOFEEN Then some nice people with a local dog fostering nonprofit decided...
Sinaloa Bans Bullfighting
Sinaloa becomes the fifth state in Mexico to ban bullfighting. A unanimous vote by the Congress of Sinaloa just removed a veto placed last April by former governor Quirino Ordaz Coppel, which allowed bullfighting to continue. According to Mexico News Daily, a reform to the state’s animal welfare law took place in January 2021, which initially banned bullfighting, but Ordaz vetoed the part about bullfighting last spring. Bullfighting is now listed as what it really is – animal cruelty. Anyone found guilty of animal cruelty could...
Fiona The Hippo Turns 5 And Gets Special Birthday Wish From Jane Goodall
Cincinnati Zoo’s beloved and charismatic hippo named Fiona turned 5 on January 24. She was spoiled with a multi-layered cake made up of all her favorite foods. Just like a typical 5-year-old, she immediately made a mess of it. Watch as she tips the cake over and begins to devour the tasty fruit here. But that was not all. Celebrities and fans from around the world attended her virtual birthday party and sent her birthday wishes. A sweet message from Dr. Jane Goodall, British ethologist who spent her life studying and observing...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new Challenge, marketing and adoption counseling survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Please take this marketing and adoption counseling survey!We can’t thank you enough for your support and participation in the handful of surveys we’ve sent out this winter to learn more about keeping people and pets together. We have just one more and it’s about marketing and adoption counseling. Maddie’s Fund® is interested in learning more about the methods being used by shelters… Learn More I foster. You foster. We all...
