Introducing a new grant opportunity for BIPOC-led organizations
Maddie’s Fund ® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. We are working towards the day when the animal welfare field more accurately represents the diversity of our country. The BIPOC-Led Operating Support Grant is intended to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine...
Natural remedies for ear infections in dogs
Conventional medications for ear infections in dogs can cause side effects and lead to resistant pathogens. These natural remedies offer an effective, non-toxic alternative. Ear infections are very common in dogs. In fact, your own canine companion has probably had at least one ear infection at some point. Getting a proper diagnosis as to the cause of the problem is important, after which a range of natural remedies can help to effectively get rid of it. Diagnosing ear infections As with any condition affecting your dog, it is vital to work...
Woman Rescues Abandoned Kitten Who Was So Young, Her Eyes Weren’t Even Open
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 walking by a barn on our property when I heard a kitten cry. There are many cats in the area, and I figured one of them had a litter of kittens in the barn. I didn’t think much about it until I walked back by the barn and heard the cry, but more frantic. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IHTAR I climbed into the loft and found one lonely kitten, but I was reluctant to take it. I...
Golden Retriever Missing For 24 Hours Found Trapped In Sinkhole By Another Dog
A missing golden retriever has been reunited with her family thanks to the help of another dog and heroic firefighters. Macy, a senior golden retriever, wandered off and fell into a sinkhole in Marilla Park in Streator, Illinois. Another dog named Wrigley found Macy in the hole while out for a walk and alerted his dad who immediately called for help. Streator firefighters came to the rescue. Screenshot: Facebook/Streator Fire Fighters “This dog had fell into a five-foot hole, who has been missing for about 24 hours, from what I...
A Small Rescue Dog with Terminal Cancer is Given a Chance to Live Life to the Fullest
“Life is too short to be little.” Dale Carnegie, author of How to Stop Worrying and Start Living, did not have a dog in mind when he wrote those meaningful words. But, to the Humane Society of North Myrtle Beach, letting Teddy experience life to the fullest is just as important as it would be for any other living thing. Staff at the animal shelter found the small dog abandoned in front of their facility in September. Thin and frail, with a big lump on his rear end, the dog was immediately taken to a vet clinic for diagnosis. The...
A Miniature Cow Shares Love and Hope with Elderly People with Memory Problems
A cute, miniature cow is creating a buzz in Oakwood Creative Care in Mesa, Arizona, for cheering and helping elderly people with memory problems. Dolly Star visits the adult day center weekly to bring joy and a unique kind of therapeutic company to its community members who have been diagnosed with neurological disorders like dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia. Photo: YouTube/ABC15 Arizona Their delightful encounters with Dolly are helping these elderly residents to develop new memories and...
Dog Found Near Death On The Side Of The Road Gets Adopted By The Vet Who Saved His Life
Love conquers all… An Uber driver in Kentucky found a dog on the side of the road who was unable to stand and in desperate need of help. The good Samaritan rushed the dog to Kentucky Humane Society where he was named Travolta. The poor dog, estimated to be just a year old, was severely malnourished, covered in infected pressure sores, and had maggots crawling all over his body. He was so weak that he could barely lift his head and it was clear he had been suffering for weeks. DOG FIGHTING FOR HIS LIFE AT KHS: Yesterday the Kentucky...
Tail Wagging Ideas for National Random Acts of Kindness Day
February 17th is Random Acts of Kindness Day – a day to celebrate and encourage random acts of kindness. Whether you want to do something special for your pet at home or take your kindness out into the community, we hope these ideas give you some inspiration. Prepare a special meal for your pet If we had to guess, food is one the best ways to your pet’s heart. A simple way to show your pet some kindness on this day is to put together a special meal for them to enjoy. A fun way to do this is to create a barkuterie board –...
3 reasons dogs look like their people
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...
People & Dogs Who Help the Environment
Every day we can see the effects of climate change caused by Earth’s inhabitants. As world leaders and scientists look for ways to slow, stop and reverse the damage being done, we found three cool dog people who teach us how dog owners and their pups can help in the fight. Isabelle Groc: The Conservation Canines’ Storyteller Isabelle Groc was driven from a young age to use the power of images to document environmental issues. It wasn’t until a few years ago, while she was working with a talented pup, Alli, from the...
Should We Question a Pet Owner’s Request for Euthanasia? These Pets Say Yes
The photos you see here, and throughout this piece, are of pets who were surrendered to shelters for euthanasia, but who were instead saved and rehomed, or returned to their original home after receiving care and treatment. Chia was brought into a California shelter as an “owner request euthanasia for vomiting and diarrhea,” says Sara King, who volunteered at the shelter at the time. “She was scared. Her blood work showed nothing out of the ordinary but the family decided not to take her back. So I decided to bring her...
Grateful Dog Thanks Firefighters After They Pull Him Out Of 15-Foot-Deep Hole
South Walton Fire District’s Technical Rescue Team (TRT) responded to a call in Paxton, Florida, regarding a dog who had fallen into a 15-foot deep hole. They immediately arrived on scene to aid the Walton County Fire Rescue in getting the scared pup out safely. Because the space was tight, they had to assess the air quality with a gas monitor to make sure it was safe to enter. Once it was cleared, firefighters used a ladder and attached a safety line to the rescuer. The firefighter carefully made his way down the hole until he was able...
Bull Rescued From Being Sent To Slaughterhouse Due To His Unusually Small Size
Looking at Napoleon the bull, one would think he is just young and still has a lot to grow, but at eight months old, he has actually already reached his full height of two-and-a-half feet tall. Napoleon is an Irish Dexter, which is usually a smaller breed of bull, but Napoleon is even smaller than others of his breed due to a genetic defect. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition He was living on a farm and may have been sent to a slaughterhouse due to his size, but thankfully he was rescued from the farmer and is now living at an animal sanctuary in...
Sea Lion Is Rescued After He Weaved Through Traffic Across Busy Freeway
It’s not every day you see a sea lion while driving on the freeway, but one sea lion managed to weave through traffic and make his way across a busy San Diego Freeway in January. Witnesses said the sea lion was on the eastbound 94 freeway near Interstate 805. Once he crossed from a shoulder to a median, several good Samaritans helped to bring him to safety and secure him until rescuers arrived. Photo: Facebook/SeaWorld San Diego Once the SeaWorld San Diego Rescue Team arrived on scene, they used nets to stop the 200-pound marine mammal...
Stray Cat Brings Feisty Orange Kitten to Family’s Front Door
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 husband and I discovered a small colony of feral cats living near our garage apartment soon after we moved in. Being animal lovers and already having two cats, we befriended them and kept food out for them. One of them, a beat-up female with a useless tail who we called Butternut, became very friendly with us, eventually even coming inside the apartment. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / RIHAIJ...
Watch This Labrador’s Sweet Reaction To Being Left Home Alone
Sundae the black labrador is no stranger to internet fame. The 9-year-old pup has more than 776,000 followers on TikTok, where her adorable and ostentatious outfits and attitude attract an outpouring of affection. But she recently got a little more internet attention for something very ordinary. Photo: TikTok/sundaetheblacklab Her response to being left home alone is the perfect example of why dogs are so beloved by their families. When her owner needed to leave for the day, she set up a hidden camera to check on Sundae’s reaction....
Community In Maine Rallies Together To Rescue Missing Westie
Marine Delune was worried sick. Ruthie, her West Highland White Terrier, had gone missing. It had been a typical day for the Belfast, Maine resident when Ruthie had jumped from her parked car and chased something down the street, dragging her retractable leash in tow. For two days, Delune could think about nothing else as she hoped for the best. PHOTO: PIXABAY / MALAKAI “I cannot tell you how tortured I was by the thought of her being scared, so scared, and so cold,” Delune told Bangor Daily News. Delune was unable to do much...
Woman Plays Guitar For Rescued Calf At Animal Sanctuary
An idyllic green field in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil is the backdrop for an equally tranquil moment: Luiza Willers, who works with the team at Santuário Amor que Salva to rescue and rehabilitate abused animals from the meat and milk trades strums her acoustic guitar. Drawn to the sound, a calf moseys over and lays his head on her lap gently. This is Joaquim, a cow that the group rescued as they were just beginning their mission at Santuário Amor que Salva. Photo: Max Pixel “We rescued Joaquim with one day to live, alone,...
Rescuers In St. Louis Search For Pittie During Snow Storm
On February 3rd, 2022, Stray Rescue St. Louis updated their Facebook followers with an optimistic message: “We’re out searching for a female pittie we’ve been tracking. Hoping we can find her today and get her into our safe, loving shelter where she will be warm and dry!” The group, who works to not only rehome dogs but keep them safe during the area’s harsh winters, knew they were up against a challenge. Photo: Pixabay/F. Muhammad The neighborhood has plenty of abandoned homes that offer precarious shelter and...
Senior Chihuahua Nursed Back To Health By Kind Woman After Owner’s Death
When Carlie stopped by the pet store to run an errand for her mom, she didn’t know that she was about to meet a one-of-a-kind pup — and that both of their lives would soon change for the better. An adoption event was being held at the store, and that was where she laid eyes on Shorty. Shorty had lived his whole life with one owner until she had passed away. His health was poor due to his previous home conditions, his age, and his grief. Photo: Pixabay/Liam Ortiz He lay his 18-pound frame on his bed and looked dejected. But Carlie...
