DIY Holiday Fundraising
This holiday season, I wanted to do something meaningful for my dogs. Sure, they seem to always love their presents, but how many Hanukkah sweaters are really appropriate for California weather? With a creative idea and a wide social media outreach, you can make a significant impact on the lives of our furry friends — many who don’t have a family to give them unnecessary sweaters. First, choose a charity or shelter to support and confirm your plans, making sure the organization is on board. Then it’s time to get the creative...
What We Don’t Know About The Binturong Could Lead To It’s Extinction
In the dwindling forests of the Philippines lives a fuzzy creature with a squat body, a prehensile tail and long, white whiskers. The Binturong is a curious animal, its anal gland secretions smell like buttered popcorn. The binturong, also known as a bearcat, typically lives in areas between northeast India and the Philippines, but its habitat is being greatly threatened by habitat loss due to logging and agribusiness, especially the oil palm industry, Mongabay reports. It is also hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine and the pet trade. A...
Adorable Cat Demands That the Kitchen Cabinets Be Open Every Night
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! “8 pm, time to open the portals,” I say every night. “Brrmmphh,” answers Honeybelle. No, it’s not a rehearsal for a sci-fi film. It’s just an ordinary evening at my house with an adorable torbie cat...
Four-Pound Cat with Dwarfism Wins Hearts with His Unique Spirit
The following is a guest story for The Animal Rescue Site by Reddit user u/apolo420. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! Ozzy came to us in August of 2020. He was brought in by a kind couple who found him all alone while they were house hunting. They knew they couldn’t just leave him there. PHOTO: U/APOLO420 He had a number of issues like conjunctivitis and parasites of all kinds. Once things cleared up, we realized he was special! Our sweet Ozzy bear has a form of dwarfism...
Beloved Gray Wolf Who Made Headlines For Traveling Through California Has Died
A male, gray wolf known as OR93 only lived two short years, but he made history. The young wolf was born in northern Oregon in 2019 and a year later he set out on his own to find a mate. A tracking collar was placed on him in June 2020 and that is how he became to be known as OR93. He made headlines as he traveled down through California and ended up in San Luis Obispo County, the farthest south a wolf has traveled since 1922. Photo: Pixabay/christels After a roughly 1,000-mile trek his life came to a tragic end. On November 10, Oregon...
10 Animal Christmas Movies To Watch To Get Into The Holiday Spirit
It is the most wonderful time of the year and one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit is to watch a classic Christmas movie (or ten). Can you think of a better way to spend your evening than cuddled up on the coach with your beloved pet watching heartwarming movies? I didn’t think so. There is no need to search through the long list of Christmas movies because we have compiled the 10 best animal Christmas movies here. Photo: Unsplash/ Madalyn Cox So grab a cozy blanket, a tasty treat (one for your pet, too) and experience...
How “extra” are pet parents during the holidays?
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Doug to the Rescue
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...
10 questions to ask when developing a marketing strategy plan for your animal organization
Does your organization have a marketing strategy plan? Marketing is an essential part of any organization, but coming up with a strategy can feel daunting for many. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just want to give your current plan a little lift, we’ve got you covered. Below are ten questions you’ll want to ask when designing a marketing plan tailored to your organization (or a specific project or program). You’ll find these questions, more helpful information and templates in our free online course,...
Jennifer Garner Goes Viral For Bathing Her Cat In The Sink
If you’ve ever tried to bathe a cat, you know it’s not always the easiest task to accomplish. There’s the stereotype that cats hate water for a reason, and they make sure that bathtime is no walk in the park. Thankfully, cats are pretty good at bathing themselves, but they sometimes run into a sticky situation that requires a bit of extra help in the cleaning department. Sometimes they might try to befriend a skunk, which almost always results in a bath being needed. But other times, they may just have a potty accident that...
Man Creates Massive Lego Train And Life-Size Snow Globe For His Cats
Half-Asleep Chris is a stop-motion storyteller, vlogger, and cat owner. Many of his videos revolve around his two beloved felines: Ralph and Bella. Based in the United Kingdom, Chris creates YouTube videos of fantastic LEGO cities, travel adventures, and just about everything related to his furry friends. In fact, even his videos that center around non-cat-related topics end up featuring his two mischievous kitties. It’d be hard not to include them since they’re so adorable and enthusiastic about Chris’s shenanigans –...
Animals To Be Recognized As “Sentient” Thanks To New Spanish Law
A new bill on animal sentience recently passed in the Congress of Deputies in Spain that allows non-farm animals the protections of “sentient beings.” The distinction between seeing an animal as sentient, versus an inanimate object, by the law will impact legal decisions regarding the seizure, abandonment, and mistreatment of domestic and wild animals alike. Under the new law, custody of pets in a divorce case will also be taken into account on a legal level, where a judge can rule what may be the best for the pets and owners...
Proposed Bill Would Allow Pets To Have Their Own Lawyers In Animal Cruelty Cases
A proposed New Jersey bill would allow judges to appoint victims of animal cruelty their own lawyer in court. Currently, most states in the U.S. have laws against animal cruelty (for animals considered “pets”), but those animals have little representation in the courtroom. While there may be a persecutor in the case, that person is focused on proving the abuser guilty and getting a sentencing, rather than being focused on the welfare of the animal. The situation can result in abused animals sitting in shelters for months or years...
Shelters Report Record Adoption Returns As Life Returns To “New Normal” After Pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, there was one silver lining: Pet adoptions soared through the roof. As people began to spend more time at home, work from home, and find themselves with little to do, the decision to adopt a pet became easier to make. People had more time to dedicate to training and exercising, and the company of a pet was well welcomed with the isolation of the pandemic. Things were really looking up for shelter pets, and some shelters even ran out of pets! It was a good problem to have, but it wouldn’t last forever....
Missing Dog Saves Family From House Fire Before Reuniting With Owners
A family of three made it out of a house fire in Virginia, and it’s all thanks to a lost dog named Cooper. Cooper had initially shown up near Charity Golloway’s house earlier this year, and she attempted to locate his owner. Sharing a photo of the pup on Facebook, Golloway wrote, “This dog has been up on our hill for the past few days … he is super nice and gentle… has a collar on but have no idea where he came from … if anybody knows anyone missing a dog or knows who he may belong to please message me...
Bulldog Confuses Owner’s Finger For A Chicken Nugget In Hilarious Video
Creating fun games to play with our pets can be rewarding and stimulating for everyone involved. Things get even more interesting when there are treats involved, especially for food-motivated pets, like Pablo the bulldog. The friendly pup’s owner wanted to find a way to play indoors with his dog and keep them both entertained, happy, and healthy. He also wanted to incorporate one of his dog’s favorite foods: chicken nuggets. Photo: YouTube/Unsplash/Misael Moreno With a little bit of craft and a whole lot of creativity,...
Family Catches Cat Using Toilet Instead Of The Litterbox
A family in the United Kingdom got quite the surprise when they discovered their cat going to the bathroom in the toilet! Someone in the family had their phone out recording when they captured the cat strolling down the stairs. They focused the camera on the cat and caught her walking straight into the bathroom. Once she was in the bathroom, the cat hopped onto the open toilet, crouched over the top, and began to pee! Apparently, the cat has decided the toilet is her new place to potty and she’s made a habit of going in there now....
Battered Dog Found Hiding On A Porch Can’t Get Enough Hugs And Cuddles
A poor dog in St.Louis Missouri was found cowering on a porch of a kind woman. The pup was covered in bruises and scars, but her suffering wouldn’t last forever. When Stray Rescue of St.Louis heard about the dog, they immediately sent rescuers out to investigate. They found the pup, who they named Tabea, curled into a tight ball on the woman’s porch. She’d offered the dog food and a blanket to lay on, but the dog needed help beyond that. No one is sure what happened to the dog before wandering onto the porch, but based on...
Together with You, We Transport to Save Lives
Dec 08, 2021 We’ve always known that pets are at greater risk in Texas than in other states. Due to the climate causing more breedings and a lack of resources in rural parts of the state, shelters are always facing an influx of pets that need homes. It wasn’t until a storm rocked everyone’s worlds in Texas that we’d find a solution on how to help save these deserving lives. [embedded content] The idea was born out of Winter Storm Uri. Pets needed to get out of Texas — fast. Their lives were at risk and the clock...
How to Adapt Your Home to an Aging Pet
Just like you had to make changes to your home when you brought home your puppy or kitten, you’ll have to make adjustments as your pet ages. Senior pets have different needs than their younger counterparts, much of which revolves around adapting their environment to suit their changing abilities. Fortunately, no major remodel is required, as there are countless products and accessories designed specifically for this stage of your pet’s life. Switch to a diet that supports their physical and mental health Senior pets can have...
