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Wildlife Rescues Urge People To Consider Wildlife When Decorating For Halloween
The countdown to Halloween has begun. People around the country are decorating their homes and yards with festive decor, but wildlife rescues warn that some of the decorations are harmful to wild animals. Pumpkins Kids of all ages love to head to the pumpkin patch and pick out the perfect pumpkin to carve. While jack-o’-lanterns are the perfect porch decoration, they are also a source of food to wild animals. Photo: Pixabay/Jill Wellington People spend a lot of time and effort on their jack-o’-lanterns and want them to last as...
Black soldier fly-based dog food — new novel protein for hypoallergenic diets
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...
To find adopters and fosters for pets who are more difficult to place, start with your language
The language we use is important because it is the lens through which potential adopters see the pets in our care. In an effort to keep communications brief, we may use as few words as possible when describing pets, but everything these subtle changes communicate to the wider world may not be obvious to us. Could something as simple as one or two words be hindering our fostering and adoption efforts? Think of the term “behavior dog.” What does it imply? When you hear it, what are your...
Shelter Cat and Guinea Pig Best Friend Get Adopted Into Perfect Home Together
Friendships can blossom in the most unlikely places. Just look at Angel and Halo, a shelter cat and a guinea pig with an unusual bond. Angel and Halo’s friendship is especially rare because cats and guinea pigs don’t usually get along. But despite the odds, Angel and Halo have become best friends who can always count on each other. This means comforting each other when times get tough, which is what the bonded pair did after their owner surrendered them to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care and Control, a North Carolina animal...
Coyote Grabs Dog By The Neck, Owner Runs Inside To Get Her ‘Secret Weapon’
Kerri and Larry Ruiz let their Chihuahua, Chico, outside to use the bathroom in the backyard of their Chatsworth, California home. It was just like any other night, until they heard shrieking coming from outside. Larry ran outside and realized that a coyote had managed to jump their fence and grab ahold of their beloved Chico. He yelled out while Kerri ran outside to see what was the matter. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition “A coyote, it took Chico!” Larry exclaimed, while the couple frantically ran around the yard trying to locate...
Hospice Arranges For Terminally Ill Woman’s Dogs And Horse To Visit So She Can Say Goodbye
A terminally ill woman longed to see her best friends one last time – and her wish was granted. Jan Holman has been apart from her beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, Monty and Rowley, and horse named Bob for over a month. After spending weeks in a local hospital, she was transferred to The Hospice of the Good Shepherd and received an amazing surprise. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet and how you can get involved! The caring staff arranged for all...
Learn How To Create A Jack-O’-Lantern Of Your Pet
Fall is officially here, which means it is time to start carving pumpkins! While many people still choose to carve the iconic jack-o’-lantern face, others find inspiration from their pets. But are you unsure where to start? Photo: Pixabay/Bany_MM No worries, we have compiled some impressive pumpkin works of art to inspire you. But first, let’s make sure you have everything you will need to carve a pumpkin. Supplies & Prep Photo: Pixabay/Alexas_Fotos Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a...
Locals Spot Beached Whale, Spend Hours Getting Him Back To Sea
A seven-ton, 28-foot-long humpback whale found himself beached along the coast of La Lucila del Mar, a small town in Argentina. Luckily, a group of more than 30 people, including locals, Civil Defense members, firefighters, marine conservationists, beach lifeguards, and coast guard officers, were able to save the whale before it was too late. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Initially, the group tried to work together to push the whale back out to sea, but the whale proved to be way too heavy for them and their attempt was unsuccessful. What...
30 Lions Euthanized After Owner Refused To Help When Fire Ravaged Enclosure
This story contains graphic images that may be disturbing to some readers; reader discretion is advised. Thirty lions have been euthanized after they were found starving and left for dead at a captive-bred lion farm. A wildfire ravaged the farm and severely burned the lions, in what the Bloemfontein SPCA says is one of the worst animal cruelty cases to ever happen in their careers. After the wildfires swept through parts of South Africa, the Bloemfontein SPCA hit the ground running, helping farmers who had animals that were injured. The SPCA...
Woman Abused Animals, Used Her ‘Rescue’ As A Front To Sell Drugs
An Animal “rescuer” is now facing multiply felony charges, animal cruelty, and use of a nonprofit organization as a front for selling drugs. 59-year-old Ruth Rupprecht, owner of Save A Furry Friend Animal Rescue, Inc. (SAFFARI) was being investigated since May 2021, after a puppy died a few days after someone had adopted it from her rescue. Photo: Facebook/Flagler County Sheriff’s Office When the adopter contacted her and told her the puppy was sick, Rupprecht sent them a bottled prescription. Rupprecht told police that she...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inclusive and equitable resources, harassment survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Resources to make your organization more inclusive and equitableBefore you know it, the Open Arms Challenge will be off and running. (The Huddles start today!) The Open Arms Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive practices. Even if you’re not participating (registration has closed), you can still benefit from these resources. These two self-paced courses on Maddie’s University® will… Learn More...
Beloved Senior Dog Cheers On Boston Marathon Runners After Nearly Missing Race Amid Health Scare
Spencer, a 12-year-old therapy dog from Massachusetts, knows all about the importance of being a good sidekick. That’s why the Golden Retriever shows up every year –rain for shine — to cheer for runners during the Boston marathon, whose 26.2 mile route feels less intimidating when there’s an adorable dog rooting for you from the sidelines. Spencer’s cheering commitments have also earned him a measure of viral fame, according to CBS Boston. In 2018, the dog went viral for inspiring runners by carrying a...
What is feline hyperesthesia?
Also called rippling skin syndrome, feline hyperesthesia is an unusual condition that affects cats. If you have a cat at home, you’re sharing your life with a very distinctive little creature. From their physiology, to their nutritional requirements, to their astonishing physical flexibility, felines are unique among mammal species. Another very unusual thing about cats is their tendency to develop a rather strange disorder called hyperesthesia, which means abnormally increased sensitivity of the skin. This condition is sometimes also...
Forget Boxes. This Cat Prefers The Baby’s Bouncer Seat
Most cats love boxes, but there’s one orange tabby, Kermit, who just can’t get enough of his diapered sibling’s bouncer seat. Kermit’s owner, Misty Cook, posted a video of her pet’s unusual hideaway on TikTok, where the quirky feline quickly went viral. Photo: Pixabay “He’s usually more graceful but yes, he puts himself in the baby toy,” Cook captioned her video, which, according to PEOPLE, has already accumulated more than 4.5 million views. In the video, Kermit briefly struggles to climb into...
Police Therapy Puppy Helps Save Distraught Teen From Jumping Off Roof
Charlie is only six months old, but this therapy puppy already has a big job to do. The golden doodle is the latest addition to the Albany Police Department’s Therapy Dog Program, which also includes therapy dogs Maxie and Finn. Charlie may be the newest therapy dog on the squad, but the puppy has already proven his mettle by helping save a distraught teenager threatening to jump off the roof. Photo: Facebook/Albany Police Department When Charlie’s human partner, Officer Joel Caldwell, was called in to rescue the 14-year-old girl,...
Woman Rescues Abandoned Pit Bull From Railroad Tracks Just In Time
Nina Love is our hero. She rescues dogs that are abandoned on the streets of Philadelphia and gives them the second chance they all deserve. But a recent rescue almost ended in tragedy. Love heard about a pit bull abandoned in a park near active railroad tracks and knew she needed to act fast. She rushed to the area and spotted the grey and white dog on the tracks. She risked her own life to save the dog. “I knew the train was coming soon because it passed right before she ran onto them, and trains run every 10 to 15 minutes,”...
Goose Taps On Animal Hospital’s Door, Comes To Comfort Injured Mate
Arnold the Canada goose is well-known around the New England Wildlife Centers in Massachusetts. He lives on a pond near their facility and has been with his mate for years. When staff noticed Arnold was limping and falling over, they brought him in for an exam and learned that he had two open fractures on his foot. While they don’t know for sure how this happened, they believe a Snapping turtle or other predator attacked him while he was swimming. Photo: Facebook/New England Wildlife Centers They knew if they wanted to save his foot,...
Alligator Shows Up On Doorstep, Brave Dad Takes Matters Into His Own Hands
When Eugene Bozzi of Mount Dora, Florida, saw a giant alligator at his neighbor’s door step, his first thought was to protect his seven daughters and the neighborhood kids who were playing outside. The 26-year-old Army veteran thought it was a baby gator at first, but as he got closer, he realized just how big it was. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition But that didn’t stop him from trapping the gator before it could harm anyone. A brave Bozzi quickly grabs a nearby recycling trash can and approaches the alligator. The gator slowly...
21 Malnourished Dogs And Puppies Rescued From “Terrible Conditions” In NYC Apartment
NYPD’s Animal Cruelty Investigation Squad entered a Brooklyn apartment with a warrant after receiving multiple calls about possible animal abuse. They were disturbed by what they saw and smelled. Large dogs were crammed together in small crates with no food or water. One dog was found chained to the radiator and another chained to the dishwasher, reports News 4. The floor was covered in urine and feces and the apartment was full of flies. Dogs and puppies were living in squalor for who knows how long, and all were malnourished. The...
