Abused Dogs Learns To Smile Again And Loves Playing In The Snow
When a dog in Alabama began to suffer abuse at the hands of his owner, a family member took him to a shelter. When the poor pup made it into the shelter, the signs of abuse were clear: He was suffering a broken jaw and was missing all of the teeth on one side of his mouth. Despite that, it was clear he just wanted to be loved. Thankfully, a rescue organization in Minnestoa stepped in and transported the dog, named Chance, to their rescue where he could undergo surgeries and finally find his loving forever home. After his surgeries though, he...
Avalanche Dogs Travel To Utah To Learn Lifesaving Skills
Winter brings a lot of fun outdoor activities, like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, and mountaineering. However, it also comes with a lot of risks. For those who enjoy spending time in the mountains over the winter, it’s important to be mindful of avalanches. No one wants to be caught in an avalanche, but when it does happen, it’s good to be prepared. For avalanche response teams, being prepared means having properly trained individuals ready to mitigate as much of the disaster as possible. One of the best ways to do this?...
Baby Deer Follows Cyclist Before Hopping Back To Mom
There’s something special about seeing wild animals in real life. When out in nature, a chance encounter with an animal can be surreal and something to remember. It’s even more special when that animal happens to be a baby! When spring is in full bloom, chances of running into a baby animal in the wild are higher, and some people may even go out hoping for an encounter. Of course, it’s important to give all wild animals space and not intentionally approach them, but they’re neat to admire from a distance. In Half Moon...
APA! Pilots New Program to Support Dog Fosters
Jan 26, 2022 We are now offering a variety of training classes to help you get your foster dog from here to outta here! Check out the descriptions below and be sure to sign up! You can find FAQs and more information here. We’ll see you in class! Basic Obedience: Basic Obedience Class is designed to help foster dogs learn the basic skills needed to improve their manners and enhance adoptability. This 6-week course consists of one-hour, in-person classes where fosters and their dogs can learn foundational skills such as sit, down, recall,...
New Study: We’re Making Bad Assumptions About Shelter Dogs’ Behavior and It’s Hurting Them
Listen to our interview with Janis Bradley about her new research challenging the assumption that dogs are given up for bad behavior, and what that means for shelters, adoptions, dogs, and families. Arin Greenwood: Hi, this is Arin Greenwood. I’m a writer with HASS. Here I had the pleasure of speaking with Janis Bradley of the National Canine Research Council about her important new paper taking a critical look at our assumptions about shelter dogs’ behavior, and how those assumptions harm dogs and families. The paper is...
Essential fatty acids for dogs and cats with arthritis
Which essential fatty acids (EFAs) do dogs and cats need as supplements, and how do they work to help alleviate the inflammation associated with arthritis? As our dogs and cats age, they are increasingly likely to develop osteoarthritis and other joint problems. There are many natural and holistic ways to help keep our animals mobile and free of discomfort, and certain essential fatty acids (EFAs) play a supporting role. Let’s look at how these EFAs can help ease your dog or cat’s arthritis and improve his joint health. Which...
What you need to know about natural prebiotics for cats
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...
Mental health benefits of adopting a pet while living alone
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...
Grooming Adventures at Home
If your dog is anything like mine, rolling in dirt is a daily adventure. My 2-year-old Terrier mix, Emmy, will go into the backyard with a perfectly clean coat and come back in with leaves and a worm stuck to her face. Keeping our dogs clean, comfortable and healthy is part of being a responsible dog owner — and necessary for sanitary purposes if your dog sleeps on the couch or in your bed. Basic daily care includes brushing the coat, which can help lessen matting and shedding, and brushing your dog’s teeth to prevent periodontal...
New Year’s resolutions for dogs and cats
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...
Turtles Are Rescued From Polluted Waters After They Ingested 10 Types Of Plastic
Numerous sea turtles who were stuffed up with plastic have been rescued and released back into the sea, thanks to rescuers from the Grupo Marino Foundation in Buenos Aires who cared for the turtles. The turtles were rescued from a fishing net in San Clemente Del Tuyu, Argentina, and were eventually found to have ten different types of plastic inside of them. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Two green turtles and four loggerhead turtles were rehabilitated for over a month. Rescuers kept a close eye on them to make sure there was no more plastic...
Woman Rescues Cat She Believes is the Reincarnation of Her Beloved Old 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! I had rescued my original Cheese (another story altogether) from the streets as a small and scrawny kitten. I had him for 22 years before I helped him cross the Rainbow Bridge. It was the hardest thing I ever did. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / VISITR Fast forward 25 years. I now volunteer at our local shelter. I am the “Cat Lady,” tending all the fur babies in the room. One...
Join CARE for 4 webcasts during Black History Month
Join Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity (CARE) for their second annual CARE Caucus during Black History Month, every Wednesday evening in February at 4:00 PM PT / 7:00 PM ET. (Please note that one webcast will be held on Thursday, February 17 at 12:00 PM PT/ 3:00 PM ET.) Four free discussions will be had, all by Black speakers. African Americans only represent 2% of the veterinary field, and CARE wants to raise that number. In addition to a low number of Black veterinary students, there is also a large number that are at risk of...
Longterm Shelter Dog with ‘Aggression Issues’ Gets Adopted, Becomes Affectionate 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! I went looking for another dog at my local humane society. Walking down the aisle, I was overwhelmed with the barking and wanted to take them all. I broke down in tears and walked out. As I was leaving, I saw a room off to the left. In a pen was this big beautiful black and white Husky mix, looking at me with liquid brown eyes and a purple tongue hanging out of her mouth. DOG. PHOTO:...
Severely Neglected And Malnourished Puppies Rescued Just In Time
Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue in Kennesaw, Georgia, gives sick, neglected, and injured dogs the second chance they deserve. They work closely with animal control officers to save forgotten dogs and give them the care and love they need. They recently rescued five severely neglected and malnourished dogs from animal control. The litter of puppies arrived without hair and covered in scabs due to mange. They had secondary skin infections, were underweight, and some could barely walk due to inflamed paws. Photo:Facebook/ Mostly Mutts Animal Rescue...
Heartbroken Senior Dog Who Looked For His Deceased Owner Every Day Finds New Home
Sammy, a 14-year-old dachshund, went viral when his sad story was shared by Monmouth County SPCA shelter. The New Jersey animal shelter shared that Sammy became homeless after his elderly owner passed away. The heartbroken dog continued to look for his owner every day at the shelter. “Sammy is here with us now and all day he sits and stares out the glass waiting for his person to come – every time someone passes by, his little head perks up but then lowers back down when he realizes it’s just a stranger,” wrote the...
7 tips to keep your animals safe in cold weather
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...
11 herbs that are good for dogs – both inside and out
Herbs add a lot to your dog’s well-being, whether they’re included in his diet or used for healing and well-being. These 11 herbs are good for dogs, and can be incorporated into everything from teas and treats to rinses and salves. Herbs play an important role both in our cuisine and in healing, and we can share those attributes with our dogs too. There is so much you can do with herbs, whether it’s making simple tisanes and teas, including them in your dog’s treats, preparing a simple rinse for his coat, or just...
The Hows and Whys of Hydration
Gulp? Sip? Or, sniff and walk away? Which of these drinking habits best describes your dog? In my household, Kona, my medium-sized terrier mix, never turns down the chance to lap up lots of water from the bowl after a long walk. However, Emma, my pint-sized Poodle-Chihuahua mix, rarely dashes over to the water bowl. She does take in a few licks after my coaxing but prefers to wait at the refrigerator for me to dole out small pieces of chilled,seedless watermelon to her. Hydration is a major health hallmark for dogs of all ages and sizes....
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Online apprenticeships, identifying your brand and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to identify your animal welfare organization’s brandWhen you think of the term brand, big companies like Coca-Cola, Apple or Google might come to mind. But brands aren’t just reserved for huge corporations. Many are surprised to hear that we all have our own brands, as do the organizations we work for. Do you know what your organization’s brand is? If you… Learn More Apply now for a spring online apprenticeship!Applications are...
