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 and rescue organizations to convey information about pets who are available for adoption to the public and to individual potential adopters. We’re hoping the person who manages...
Big Saint Bernard Rescued After Being Abandoned on the Streets, Becomes Office Pet
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! Freddy, what can I say about him? All I can say is that he was the most soft-hearted, cuddly Saint Bernard I have ever met. People normally react with astonishment when they hear the word “Saint Bernard.” They relate it immediately to a fierce, aggressive stay away from pet, but that is a misconception. DOG. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / KNELSON20 I first met Freddy when I was working...
One kitty, Two Legs & a Whole Lotta Love
Feb 02, 2022 Each one of those lives is special but sometimes a little furry friend climbs into our hearts. One of those feline friends is named Jersey Bagel. When we first met Jersey Bagel it quickly became clear that her back two paws were in serious need of medical care. Jersey Bagel’s paws were terribly infected and the pain quickly became overwhelming for her fragile body. Our vets knew we needed to act quickly. APA! lept into action and after a double amputation, Jersey Bagel wasn’t doing well in the shelter. She stopped...
Introducing Freshpet’s “Friends for Life” Commercial
At Freshpet, we believe that dogs help us live longer and that we can return the favor by feeding them fresh food that helps them live their happiest, healthiest, most tail-wagging lives. Dogs are part of the family, which is why they should be fed the very best; a meal filled with fresh, wholesome meats and veggies, and free from preservatives and fillers. We created our new TV commercial, “Friend’s for Life”, to portray this idea. Set to Sonny and Cher’s “I Got You, Babe”, it depicts older pets and their...
Dug Up at Dogster: February 2022 Dog Events and Holidays
Get out of the cold and into these fun and furry dog events and holidays for February 2022. Don’t see your dog event on the list? Email us at dogstermag@belvoir.com and we will include your dog event. February Dog Holidays Pet Dental Health Month Responsible Pet Owners Month Dog Training Education Month February 3, 2022: National Golden Retriever Day February 6-12, 2022: Have a Heart for Chained Dogs Week; dogsdeservebetter.org February 14, 2022: Have a Furry Valentine’s Day February 14, 2022: Pet Theft Awareness Day February 20,...
9 Interesting Facts About Groundhogs
Groundhogs have their day in the spotlight every year on February 2nd, Groundhog Day, but they have more to offer than an insight into the upcoming weather. The stout creatures are also known for their impressive homes, nicknames, and other fascinating skills. They are found only in North America and can weigh up to 13 pounds. We are all familiar with a famous groundhog named “Phil” who makes a debut in February, but did you know that groundhogs are agile climbers and related to squirrels? Photo: Pixabay/u_macapg Check out 9...
Is Your Dog Fat?
Ever had the feeling that whatever you say next is only going to make things worse? This was one of those times. “So you’re saying my precious little Luna is FAT? How dare you call her OBESE! Dr. Ward, I’m so surprised at you!” For the record, I hadn’t uttered the word “fat,” “obese” or much of anything. I had wordlessly pointed to a body condition chart — well, all the way to the far edge of the chart, to indicate that Luna’s current body shape corresponded to...
Caring for your senior dog
Your dog’s needs will change as he ages, slows downs, and experiences a decline in activity levels, cognition, vision and hearing. Being aware of those needs, and taking steps to accommodate them, will help ensure your senior dog enjoys his final years to the fullest. Time flies – especially when it comes to our dogs. Seemingly overnight, our once young puppies with boundless energy suddenly age into senior dogs. Although they’re still the same lovable companions they always were, their needs change as they get older. We...
Cold Weather Prep for Pets: How to Help or Get Help
We’re also preparing so we can support community animals in need when it hits. See below for what you can do as it approaches to help pets in need: Bring pets inside. The best thing you can do for your pet is to bring them inside with you. While some breeds of dogs are more tolerant of cold weather than others, no pet should be left outside for long periods of time when it is below freezing (32ºF). You know your pet best, so be vigilant about watching for signs of their cold tolerance and limit outdoor activities accordingly. Check...
Cat Rescued After Being Declawed, Abandoned By Family
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 first family must not have liked me, or they liked their furniture more than me. They had me declawed and then liked me even less, probably because of behavioral issues. I didn’t trust them for doing such a thing to me. I wondered why they adopted me in the first place. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / RAWF8 Then they moved away and left me behind. Just left me to fend for myself,...
Help Us Make A Touchdown For Rescued Animals During Shelter Bowl VII
On February 13, 2022, millions will tune in to watch the NFL’s biggest game of the year. But here at GreaterGood, we’re rushing towards a larger goal–delivering millions of meals for hungry shelter pets during our 7th annual Shelter Bowl! Every year, Greater Good Charities runs the Shelter Bowl to provide nutritious food for rescued animals, who can receive life-changing meals with the money football fans would spend on the Big Game. Photo: Greater Good Charities According to the National Retail Federation, football fans...
I foster. You foster. We all foster. A new Challenge is coming!
We all know the incredible bond that humans and pets have and the importance of keeping them together. Foster care is a powerful way to achieve that. That’s what the We Foster Challenge is all about! By participating in the Challenge this May, you’ll grow your foster base to help keep pets with people and out of the shelter and have a chance at $210,000 in grant prizes. By fostering pets, we also foster community, foster inclusivity and foster love. Registration begins February 28 and you’ll have plenty of time to...
Dog Plays Hide And Seek With His Owner But His Tail Gives Him Away
One of the best parts about having a dog is the fact that they love to play games. Okay, to be fair, there are so many wonderful qualities to a dog, but their enjoyment of good old fashion game playing is definitely a perk. Whether with a game of chase or hide and seek, a dog is always down to play with its owner. One particularly adorable game to play with your dog is hide and seek. It’s always so entertaining to have your dog try to hide. Photo: Pixabay/Leslie Black Bless their sweet little hearts, but they never manage to do it...
Woman Rescues Puppies Abandoned At Popular Dumping Site
I can never see an animal stranded on the side of the road and not stop to help. If you’re an animal lover then you’re probably like me and it’s impossible to see an animal on the side of the road without wanting to stop and help. And that is precisely how Elisa felt while driving by a particular area of the road. Every day, Elisa drives by a section of road that is known for being a place where people abandon their unwanted dogs. Photo: Pixabay/Adri Marie Not a day goes by that she doesn’t find a dog in need,...
Coyote Or Dog? Woman Picks Up “Mystery Animal” In Need Of Help
The debate is still out: dog or coyote? Christina Eyth was asking herself the exact same question when she noticed that there was a sick animal in her backyard one day. The animal was hairless, so it was hard for her to tell if it was a dog or coyote, but what she did know was that it was a canine of some kind – and it desperately needed help. The woman lives in western Pennsylvania, and she discovered the animal by following its paw prints from the outside of her front door all the way to where it was hiding in her yard. Photo:...
Rescuers Use Drone To Find Stray Mama Dog And Puppies In Need Of Help
While dogs may have descended from wolves, that certainly doesn’t mean that they’re suited to life outside in the big, bad wilderness. They’re domesticated animals who deserve a loving home with people who care for them. Sadly, not all dogs find themselves in this position. Some are left abandoned to figure it out for themselves. Thankfully, there are caring and compassionate people out there who work in shelters and rescues, making it their mission to take in stray dogs. When a stray dog is spotted, there is always a push...
Dog Instantly Regrets Jumping Into The Snow
Do you remember that TV show “Arrested Development”? I was binging it the other day on Netflix and one of the character moments that has been living rent-free in my mind since is every time Gob messes up, he always says, “I’ve made a huge mistake” with this blank expression on his face. It’s something that I’m sure we can all relate to, given that most of us have had a moment or two of our own where we realize the gravity of our mistakes. And it isn’t just humans who often regret their life...
Dog Rescued From Meat Farm Will Never Be Abused Again
There are so many animals in this world that are suffering. It is a sad reality within our societies. But there is some hope in that there are people out there who have dedicated themselves to finding the suffering animals and helping them. One of these rescues happens to be the Humane Society International, which goes around the world trying its best to rescue every animal in need. For Humane Society International, one of the animals that they managed to make a huge difference for, was a sweet little pooch named Fanny. Photo: Max Pixel...
Strangers See A Sick Young Horse Abandoned In A Field And Step In To Help
You don’t always have to be an organized rescue group in order to do something amazing for animals. That was recently seen in Kent, England when a woman was walking her dog along a country road. As she walked along, she saw something that made her sad. It was a young horse who was obviously sick and was laying in the middle of a field. When she saw the horse, she called the RSPCA for help. An inspector for that organization, Rosie Russon, came out to see what was going on. She was also shocked when she saw the horse, Adie, and what type...
Hairless Puppy Looks Beautiful After A Makeover
Makeover videos are quite popular on the Internet. Often, they’ll show somebody who is taken in for a haircut and perhaps some makeup, and when they come out, they look like a new person. It seems as if that isn’t only true for humans, but even animals can have such a makeover, as you are about to see what happened at the Hoke County Animal Shelter in North Carolina. Kristi is a worker at the shelter who saw a little pit bull puppy that was out in the freezing cold. She knew that the dog had been abandoned so she brought her to...
