Dog Returned Two Days After Being Adopted Finds The Perfect Forever Home
When a dog transitions from a foster home to its forever, adoptive home, it’s usually a joyous occasion. Sure, some tears might be shed as the foster parents say goodbye, but they know it’s for a good cause and are happy to see an animal getting a second chance at life. However, a sad reality is that not all adoptions work out. Sometimes the animals end up in less than attentive homes or they’re downright neglected and abused. Other times, the owners realize they can’t actually care for the dog they promised to give a...
It’s a Date to Support Item 38
Oct 25, 2021 Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate our way through this journey towards APA!’s forever home. Just as you help us every day by fostering, adopting, volunteering, and donating to find homes for animals, we really need you to act now so APA! can land safely and continue our important work with as few interruptions as possible. We have received word that our item DID make it on the agenda for the November 4th city council meeting and we are officially item #38. The resolution is very good overall as it clearly...
How to improve your aging dog’s quality of life
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transparency webcast, access to care survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Keep marketing and adoption counseling separate while ensuring transparency with this webcastIn animal welfare, knowing the difference between marketing and adoption counseling can be vital, especially when trying to ensure transparency. Marketing is meant to open a door, and adoption counseling is meant to prepare potential adopters for the pet they are adopting. So, what should you include in a pet’s marketing and what should you save… Learn...
Boaters Save Drowning Dog After Spotting Him In Middle Of Ocean
When Dylan Berian and his friends set out on a boat for the day off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they had no idea that they would end up saving a life. The group of friends were enjoying their day, when all of a sudden they spotted a dog struggling to stay afloat in the water nearby. Without hesitation, Berian jumped right into the water with all of his clothes on. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Thankfully, he managed to grab the dog, and his friends helped him pull the dog up onto the boat. The dog was shaking and scared, but after...
Stray Dog Swollen From Snake Bite Gets Saved By Rescuers
Those of us who love animals know that there is nothing sadder than a suffering animal who is without someone to love them. Unfortunately, strays are a part of our communities, and it’s important that there are people out there who are willing to help them. Strays often require more than just food and water, they also require medical assistance, as it’s not uncommon for them to endure injuries while they’re living rough outside on the streets. That was exactly the case that happened to one little pup named Fergus. The poor...
Owner Determines What Kind Of Day It’ll Be Based On His Senior Pug
Getting old is not for the faint of heart. Of course, it’s not just humans who must face the aging process. Our pets must go through it, too. Most of them take their aging in stride, apart from the occasional hiccup along the way. And now that social media is a major part of everyday life, more and more pet owners are able to share their pets’ journeys with the world – like Jonathan Graziano. The proud dog dad has become a social media sensation thanks to the overwhelming cuteness of his pooch, Noodle. Photo:...
Great Dane Accidentally Scares His Neighbor’s Puppies
Great Danes are quite impressive dogs. They are essentially gentle giants of the dog world. My mom grew up with a Great Dane in her family. She has fond memories of being five and pretending that Aegis was a pony. Granted, Aegis was such a good girl she would let my mom and uncle climb all over her and never got upset. Then, she’d allow them to sit on her back while she carried them around for hours. According to my mom, she was a friendly and caring dog who loved to make friends with the world. But there is one thing that can sometimes...
Man Opens A Natural Scents Shop After Dog Nearly Dies From Reed Diffuser
Tim Rundle-Wood, an entrepreneur from London, was winding down from the excitement of his recent move when he made a choice that would change his life forever. Settling into his new apartment, he started a reed diffuser with a sweet, synthetic smell to create a relaxing ambiance in the space. His pup, Henry, loved the smell. But when he got closer and took a deep sniff, Rundle-Wood could tell that something was immediately wrong. “My dog, Henry, almost died from toxic shock after he sniffed a Reed diffuser – which turned out to be...
Viral Photo Shows Dachshund Lover’s Adorable “Halloweenie” Yard Decoration
As we’re well into October, the spookiest month of the year, creepy and spooky decorations have no doubt started to pop up in your neighborhood. Black cats usually rule this season, though of course, they still deserve love the other 11 months of the year! If you’re still looking for a bit of “Halloweenie” fun to get you in the mood, then check out this lawn decoration — a celebration of dachshunds and the spooky season: Photo: Facebook/Diane Alves Posted on Facebook in the Dachshund Lovers group by user Dian...
LinkedIn Poll About Paternity Leave For Pet Parents Sparks Debate
“One of my staff has asked for paternity leave because he has a new puppy,” Boxpark CEO Roger Wade posted to LinkedIn in early October. “What do you think?” No doubt, he was expecting some debate to follow, but what he wasn’t expecting was just how popular this question would prove to be: More than 34,000 people cast their votes in his informal poll, with 2,000 sharing their opinions in the comments as well. What do you think? Photo: Pixabay/Seaq68 The debate comes after Colombia became the first country to allow...
Boxer Was Unrecognizable After Being Rescued
For a dog on the street, life can be incredibly tough and bleak. Without access to care, sickness and malnutrition can wear them down, and the lack of companionship or love can break their spirit. When Sunday, a beautiful brindle Boxer, was found on the streets of Murcia, Spain, this was her condition. Fortunately, she was found by the perfect people for the job. Tina Solera, founder of Galgos Del Sol, rescued Sunday from the streets and brought her home. There, she blossomed quickly in the company of dozens of dogs! PHOTO: YOUTUBE / GALGOS...
Bulldog Learns To Shoot Tennis Balls Out Of His Mouth
Pet ownership isn’t all fun and games. You have to know, especially around strangers, how your pet might react or what tricks they’ve got up their sleeve. Even the most well-behaved and intelligent dog enjoys a good prank or wind-up! For one pet’s family, that balance just got a whole lot harder to keep — he’s learned how to shoot tennis balls out of his mouth! Photo: Wikimedia Commons Posted to Reddit’s r/aww community, a short video of an Old English Bulldog mix quickly spread across the site and onto...
Boy Rescues Cat From Wall Using Cardboard Box
One boy’s act of kindness has brought joy to thousands after he was filmed helping a stray cat down from a high brick wall. While cats are notoriously good climbers, it’s not unheard of for them to get stuck when they become a bit overzealous or confident. That seemed to be the case for this cat. The video, shared by South China Morning Post, was filmed in a rural part of China’s populous Shandong province and documents the boy’s first attempt to help the cat, which had him raising an upside-down traffic cone overhead:...
Preparing your home for a new dog
Adopting or rescuing a new dog? Here are six ways to prepare your home and family so the newcomer’s arrival goes as smoothly as possible. Adopting or rescuing a new dog is undeniably exciting. You can’t wait to bring him home, and welcome into your life and heart. But before you do, there are some important preparations to make. You need to ensure your home is as safe and animal-friendly as possible, and that your family knows what to do and how to help in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are six...
Woman Trains Dog To Fetch Her A Cocktail Every Time She Says “Gin O’Clock”
Dogs can be incredibly clever and the tricks they can learn are quite impressive. One smart Labrador may take the cake, though, for a trick his owner taught him. Every time she says, “Gin O’Clock,” the dog fetches her a drink! In a video shared by Daily Mail, Janice is outside working in her garden in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, when she decides it’s time for a drink break. Rather than getting up and fetching the drink herself, the 64-year-old says that it’s “gin o’clock,” and her dog, Bear,...
Kenan Thompson Aims To Increase Diversity In The Veterinary Field
Kenan Thompson is most well-known for his work in acting, comedy, and being a star of the “Saturday Night Live” show. With his new acting role as a veterinarian in Paramount’s new Clifford the Big Red Dog movie, Thompson has an interest in increasing diversity in the veterinary field, and he’s starting by inspiring students. Along with promoting his new movie where he plays a veterinarian, Thompson is also partnering with Banfield Pet Hospital to further promote diversity in the field. Photo: Wikimedia Commons...
Man Plays Squid Game-Inspired “Red Light, Green Light” With His Dog
An adorable video has gone viral for showing a clever border collie playing the infamous “red light, green light” from Squid Game with his owner. In the video, you can see the dog, Pedrusco, slowly sneaking forward while his owner whistles a tune like the giant doll from the popular Netflix series. Suddenly, his owner stops whistling and turns around, and Pedrusco freezes. Not sensing any movement, his owner turns back around and begins whistling again. The clever pup slowly creeps forward again as he hears the whistle and knows...
Adorable Dachshund Balances 17 Tea Bags On His Head
An impressive little dog named Harlso has pulled off quite the feat by balancing 17 tea bags on his head. Dachshunds are impressive dogs in general, and Harlso is proud to call himself one of them. According to the American Kennel Club, the breed was originally created to hunt badgers but has gone on to give the world so much more. Not only are dachshunds intelligent and witty, but they’re responsible for bringing us the Olympic’s first mascot, the phrase, “hot dog,” and the UK’s first-ever cloned dog among other...
Toddler Sneaks Into Room To Give Dog Nursing Her Puppies Some Kisses Before Bed
A video is going viral for the kind-hearted actions of a toddler. When babies grow up with pets, the bonds they form can sometimes be unshakeable. Dogs are members of the family, so in a way, it’s like having another sibling or parent. It seems for one little girl, though, she takes the role of “big sister” or “mother” to her family’s dog – even when the dog had her own littler of puppies! Photo: Pixabay/SofieLayla Thal In a video shared with RM Videos, you can see the little girl sneaking into the...
