Weigh-in on the latest Maddie’s Pet Forum posts
Have you been to Maddie’s® Pet Forum lately? The online hub for animal welfare professionals is the place to go to ask questions, give advice, share a success story and network with others in the field. You’ll likely find someone who has been where you have been, and who can impart their learnings onto you. Whether you have advice to give or have the same question yourself, here’s a round-up of some recent posts. We’d love if you’re contribute or share your successes with your peers! Volunteer trainingsWith...
Human Works Hard to Give Bunny with Arthritis a Good Life
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! We met at an animal shelter when he was about 4-years-old. I’d just lost my Buster bunny and swore I’d never get another one because it hurt too bad. RABBIT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / SCVISHNU7 Then a friend sent me a link to his picture on PetFinder.com; he was named Gregory then. I dropped everything. It was the first bunny that the new volunteer at the shelter had shown. She handed...
Ukraine Man Clings To Cat After Bombs Destroy Family Home, Killing Everyone Else Inside
On February 24, 2022, Russian troops invaded Ukraine on Feb 24, triggering Europe’s biggest conflict since 1945. Since then, the fighting has only grown more deadly, killing innocent civilians, terrifying animals, and causing millions of people to flee to nearby countries, often with pets in tow. Meanwhile, heartbreaking photos coming out of Ukraine continue to illustrate the deadly effects of Putin’s war. Photo: Twitter/MFA of Ukraine Now Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has shared photos of a Ukrainian man clutching...
Eggbert, the Cat with a Missing Eye and Nostril, Finds His Forever Home!
Eggbert the cat was born with a missing left eye and nostril. But his first human family did their best to give him a good life. He grew up until two years old in their care, and their main concern about his health was Eggbert’s occasional seizures. When their ability to care for him and his health problems became too taxing, they entrusted Eggbert to Fairfield Area Humane Society (FAHS), a pet adoption service in Lancaster, Ohio. They gave him up with a heavy heart but believed he would benefit from it. FAHS was happy to welcome...
Woman Survives Breast Cancer, Thanks to Her Yorkshire Terrier, Who Warned Her
“I didn’t think dogs could detect cancer, I thought it was a lot of hoo-ha really, but this proves that they can and how amazing they are.” Karena Kirk-Drain is alive and healthy, thanks to her Yorkshire terrier Bella-Boo. Bella warned Karena about the cancerous lump in her chest back in 2013. But it took a long while for Karena to realize that her dog’s strange behavior was a warning sign for her. Bella wept and moped for weeks after Karena’s late mom’s birthday in October. Karena thought that Bella must...
A Puppy Whose Teeth Were Pulled Out Gets Rescued and Finds a Loving Foster Home
“We recently took in this sweet baby, his name is Toothless. Animal control let us know that this 9-month-old boy had all of his teeth pulled out by someone. We could not say no to taking him in, and he quickly stole all of our hearts,” Royal Animal Refuge posted on their Facebook page recently. In addition to having almost all of his teeth pulled out except for his two back molars, Toothless was suffering from deadly parvovirus when he arrived. The pit bull puppy was immediately taken to a veterinary clinic for treatment. Royal...
You Can Take Lovable Pictures of Your Pets by Following These 7 Easy Steps
Pets are among the most challenging subjects to photograph. Yes, there are some of them who seem to know how to look awesome on camera. But many pets do not care at all how their photographs will look, even if you cajole them repeatedly or promise them extra treats. They are more interested in simply being themselves, playful and carefree. So, how can you make a successful photoshoot with pets? Here are 7 easy steps to create amazing pet photographs: 1. Talk with the pet owner about the best time to do their pet’s photoshoot Photo:...
Puppy Rescued From Deplorable Conditions In Back Of Van Is Now K9 For Kent Police
A rescue puppy is showing her gratitude by giving back to the community that helped save her. The RSPCA responded to a call about three dogs living in deplorable conditions in the back of a van in Kent. One of the dogs rescued was a 20-week-old spaniel puppy who was later named Bella. The energetic pup had all the qualities to be a good police dog and was taken in by Kent Police. Spaniels are working dogs that just want to please and obey their owners, which makes them great candidates for police work. Their powerful nose come in handy for...
Cheeky Cat Learns How To Open The Door And Let His Feline Friends In
Ask anyone who has a cat in their family and they will tell you that felines are incredibly smart. Although that fact is known, there are still some who have their doubts but they are about to be erased, thanks to a new viral video on TikTok. It seems as if one of the cats in a group of felines learned how to open a door by hanging when the latch and allowing it to open itself. Photo: TikTok/@jimganoza It did so for the benefit of all of its feline friends, and suddenly the “Kitty Gang” was heading indoors. The feline that figured...
The Aroostook County Courthouse Is Hiring A Full-Time Therapy Dog
I think if you asked most people about going to the courthouse, they would admit that it is a stressful situation. For one particular County Courthouse in Maine, however, the stress is going to be lower thanks to a dedicated therapy dog. According to AP News, the yellow labrador retriever will find a new home in the Aroostook County Courthouse, after completing two years of training. Photo: Wikimedia Commons In an interview with Bangor Daily News, district attorney Todd Collins shared that he believes this is something that is sure to help...
10 Dog Breeds That Drool The Most
Some dog breeds are known for their athletic ability or easy-going temperament, while others are known for putting the “d” in drool. The most famous slobbery dog has to be Beethoven. The world fell in love with his mischievous actions and big heart, but no one can forget the scene where he slobbers over everything. While all dogs can drool, those with large jowls are more prone to be slobbery messes. But what’s not to love about a big lug with a little dribble?! Just like dog hair, drool is just part of life if you own one...
Remembering Fido
Every dog owner will someday experience a time of sorrow that, hopefully, occurs after years of joy with our beloved dogs. While nothing can speed up the healing process — which, indeed, is a process, not something one magically “gets over” after a certain amount of time — many have found memorializing their dog to be comforting. There is absolutely no single, right way to do this, reminds Reverend Kaleel Sakakeeny, an animal chaplain and credentialed pet loss and grief counselor in Boston. “Each of us mourns and...
Want to switch your dog or cat to a raw diet?
Raw diets have been fed for decades, but their popularity has risen significantly in recent years. If you’re considering switching your own dog or cat to a raw diet, here’s how to go about it. Raw meat-based diets for dogs and cats have become increasingly popular over the last number of years. Many animals thrive on these diets and enjoy a variety of benefits — from better dental health and digestion to fewer allergies, improved skin and coat condition, and good weight control. If you’re thinking of switching your own...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Big Dog Master Class, adoption resource drive and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The February National Call grant giveaway winners are…This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The February winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL) Alexis Pagoulatos, Animal Rescue League of Berks County … Learn More...
Therapy Dog Helps Ease Fear & Anxiety For Patients At The Dentist
Kids are not the only ones who are afraid of going to the dentist; adults can be just as fearful. In fact, nearly one in three Americans have dental anxiety and fear. One dentist in New York City has hired a new employee whose only job is to comfort these patients who might be feeling anxious and scared. Luna is a spaniel-mix trained therapy dog who helps ease the fears of Dr. Carlos Huerta’s patients while they’re in the dental chair at The Dental Boutique. She improves their dental experience and makes their visits as pain-free...
Former Media Executive Has Found His Calling: Saving Donkeys’ Lives
When you see Ron King surrounded by donkeys on his 75-acre ranch in Northern California, you would never believe that he is the former Senior Vice President of Time Inc., where he managed sales and marketing for well-known brands. Unfortunately, when Time Inc. was sold in 2018, King’s position at the company was eliminated, forcing him to find jobs freelancing. But when COVID-19 hit, it made it very difficult for King to find work. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Then he received a call from his friend Phil Selway, a prominent pop art...
Cow Spared By Butcher For Being Too Small Is Adopted By Family & Thinks He’s A Puppy
When you look at Delbur, you would probably just assume that he’s a calf since he is so small. But at two years old, Delbur is fully grown. His small size is what saved him from being slaughtered and gave him a second chance at a wonderful life. Posted by Delbur’s Days on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 The Jersey cow was intended for meat, but the butcher spared his life since he was on the smaller side, most likely because he was picked on by the other cows in the herd. The family who has now adopted him as their pet took this...
His Family Gave Up On Him, But Rescuers Gave Him A Second Chance
Pote’s owners said that he was sick and wouldn’t eat, and that therefore he needed to be put to sleep. Of course rescuers from Sidewalk Specials thought otherwise and gave him a second chance at life. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Despite his owners claiming he wouldn’t eat, he gobbled up every bit of food that rescuers gave him, as if he had been starved for so long. Rescuers brought him to the veterinary hospital in Cape Town, where he would be examined and finally receive proper medical care. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk...
Labradoodle Found Stranded On Chunk Of Floating Ice In Middle Of Frigid River
The Wyandotte Police Department, animal control, and Wyandotte Fire Department worked together to rescue a Labradoodle who had gotten loose from her owner while on a walk and ended up jumping into the freezing Detroit River. The recently adopted pup, named Lucy, managed to climb onto a chunk of floating ice, but it was drifting away in the river, preventing the dog from getting to shore. The water was also freezing, and if the dog stayed out there any longer, she could have suffered from hypothermia. Photo: YouTube/USA TODAY When rescuers...
Two Mexican Gray Wolf Pairs Released in Mexico Through International Partnership
Mexican gray wolves were once found all across the southern edge of the American Southwest and down into central Mexico. Their wild habitat has since been confined to a small portion of eastern Arizona and western New Mexico, and wildlife officials have been building up a small population in Mexico. Recently, they expanded this effort by adding two more pairs. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has shared that Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) has released four of the endangered wolves into the state of...
