Growing the Family after Hurricane Harvey
Sep 24, 2021 When Hurricane Harvey devastated much of Texas and Louisiana in 2017, the APA! community leaped into action with the goal of evacuating and saving as many lives as possible. Thanks to the amazing support that we received from donors, fosters, volunteers, and the APA! community both near and far – you! – we were able to transport over 5,000 animals to safety, stand up three temporary shelters, gratefully accept truckloads of donations, and record nearly 30,000 volunteer hours. But the impact of Harvey didn’t end...
Year-round paw care for dogs
Taking care of your dog’s paws isn’t just an occasional task. Tending to his tootsies year round helps ensure he keeps all four feet on the ground. When it comes to healthcare for our dogs, we sometimes take their feet for granted and leave them out of the equation. But your canine’s paws should be an integral part of his care regimen, whatever the season. If your dog’s feet are sore or injured, his mobility and well-being can suffer, and that’s no fun for either of you. Here’s how to factor his feet into...
What to look for in a dog food delivery service
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...
DNA testing tells you a lot about your cat – and it’s also important to science
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...
Truck Driver Shares Food with Stray Dog for Months, Finally Coaxes Her Home
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 boyfriend is a truck driver in the Cleveland, Ohio area. Each time he came to this one particular customer, he noticed a fawn colored pit bull. She was skin and bones and extremely skittish. He started throwing food to her and she would run away. This became a ritual for them. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/F. MUHAMMAD She was always in the same basic area. He tried for months to get her to come...
Lessons Learned from Layla
Sep 23, 2021 “With the recent passing of my dog Layla, I felt compelled to tell you about our story together.” “This letter is as much for me as it is to document a life that was so filled with value, love, and lessons about relationships and respect. I am beyond grateful to have had this amazing dog in my life.” “Layla was my most challenging pet. She was very different yet I learned so much from her. She made me a much better dog mom, teacher, and human being. She was our first rescue dog. We adopted her from...
Florida Woman Reunited With Lost Senior Dog 331 Days After He Went Missing
After missing for nearly a year, a 16-year-old Westie has been reunited with his family. Lisa Raulerson recounted the miserable day that her beloved dog Sparky went missing to WPTV-TV. It was a rainy day last October when Sparky escaped through an open gate at his West Palm Beach home. Raulerson said she accidentally left the gate open. “We looked for a week or two just straight looking for him,” she said. Sparky, after a groomer cleaned him up. Looking good! Posted by Sunshine State Westie Rescue on Saturday, September 11,...
Maddie’s University is now offering 4 Human Animal Support Services courses
Four Human Animal Support Services (HASS) modeled courses are now available on Maddie’s®University. These courses are the results of a collaboration between between Human Animal Support Services, Michelson Found Animals, American Pets Alive!, and the many shelter and rescue staff across the country and internationally who have volunteered their time to innovate new programs through the Human Animal Support Services working groups. Take a look at the free, self-paced courses below. Human Animal Support Services:...
Wild Monkey Kidnaps Tiny Puppy And Holds It Hostage For Three Days
A 2-week-old puppy went on an adventure of a lifetime after being kidnapped by a wild monkey in Malaysia. Thankfully, locals were able to rescue the puppy from the monkey, and the small dog survived the ordeal. According to the New York Post, locals in Taman Lestari Putra, Malaysia, noticed the small dog being carried through the trees by a macaque. It’s believed the pup was taken from a stray litter of puppies in the area. While the monkey didn’t appear to be purposefully harming the puppy, at only 2-weeks-old, the small dog...
When Woman Falls in the Shower, Her Cats Immediately Check on Her
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 am the proud mama to two female kitties, Tilly age 11 come next month, and Milly age 8 as of this month. In early October of last year, 2020, I was feeling a sinus infection coming on, and went to take a shower. I had a little bit of dizziness, but nothing I worried about, or so I thought. CATS. PHOTO: PIXABAY/GUNDULA VOGEL I got into the shower, washed and rinsed my hair, then heard a...
Black Bear Breaks Into Truck In Colorado And Destroys Interior Trying To Escape
Bears are more active in the fall as they need to eat nearly nonstop in preparation for hibernation. This process is called hyperphagia and it is occurring all over the country. The ravenous bears follow their strong sense of smell (100 times stronger than humans) to food and are intelligent enough to open doors. One black bear broke into a truck in South Park, Colorado, and was caught red-handed by a Colorado Parks and Wildlife official. A hilarious photo of the bear behind the wheel of the truck was shared by CPW on Twitter, but the damage...
New Research Shows Polar Bears Could Go Extinct By 2100
Climate change has destroyed the habitat of countless polar bears already, and will undoubtedly lead to the deaths of many more. As the species lingers on the brink of evolutionary truncation, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources is essentially putting the polar bears in greater danger by denying the danger they are currently in. The IUCN maintains that polar bears are a vulnerable species1, but that label is based on a fixed survival rate projection, and fails to consider the threat climate change presents...
Emaciated Puppy Found In Taped Cardboard Box With “Help Me” Written On It Outside Kentucky Shelter
Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is doing everything in their power to save the life of a malnourished puppy dumped in cardboard box outside the shelter. On the morning of September 17, a KHS staff member named Warren found a taped cardboard box with air holes punched in the sides and “Found Help Me” written on it. But what staff found inside brought them to tears. PUPPY IN CARDBOARD BOX DUMPED AT KHS: On the morning of Friday, Sept. 17, Kentucky Humane Society staff member Warren… Posted by Kentucky Humane Society...
10 reasons why dogs and cats lose their appetite
Inappetence can have many underlying causes, from physical to behavioral. Here are some common reasons your dog or cat may lose her appetite, along with tips to tempt her to eat. One of the clearest signs that something isn’t quite right with your dog and cat is when she goes off her food. A loss of appetite, or inappetence, is more common than you might think. While it’s often associated with medical conditions such as digestive problems, cancer, or many others, appetite loss can also be caused by behavioral issues, stress,...
5 social distancing tips for walking your dog
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...
The truth about “dental care” ingredients
There are a number of products on the market that claim to improve your dog’s dental health – but a lot of them aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. Here’s what you need to know about these dental care-less ingredients. The critical importance of dental health on overall well-being for our dogs and cats is only recently being realized. Dental disease can steal a third of your pet’s lifespan! More and more, pet parents are encouraged by veterinarians to adopt a form of dental hygiene as a daily...
Abandoned Chihuahua Rescued from Dumpster Finds a New Beginning
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 little princess was found in a dumpster by a friend of my son. Neither the friend nor my son were able to keep her, so my son called me. We had just lost our Tasha a few months prior, and I was still raw from her passing, so I really didn’t want another dog. DOGS. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/BENEVOLENTE I asked what he was going to do with her if I didn’t take her, and he told me...
Dr. Jefferson’s #NoKillDecade Story
Sep 21, 2021 Q: Tell us the story of each of your pups. A: Bernese is 9 years old and she’s from the San Antonio shelter. Back in 2012, she was part of a litter that was there and her littermates all got adopted and she didn’t for a year. She grew up in a kennel. Not a good situation at all. She was so fearful of people, that’s why she didn’t get adopted. She kept cowering in the back. And so when they were going through a space crisis, I asked if I could foster somebody that would help save them space and would help...
Romanian Soccer Players Carry Stray Dogs On Field To Help Them Find Forever Homes
Soccer players in Romania are joining forces with local animal shelters to help stray dogs score loving homes. It is all part of the campaign “Fill the gap in your life” that was started by the LPF Professional Football League and Ilfov County Council to encourage people to adopt. The streets of Romania are filled with stray dogs looking for food and someone to love them. Local shelters are full and in desperate need of adopters. They are always looking for ways to attract more adopters and what better way than to appeal to fans...
This Human Animal Support Services toolkit will help with remote customer service
Getting to the animal shelter for help isn’t always easy. Time, transportation or proximity to the shelter can be huge barriers. Throw in COVID-19 restrictions to the mix, and it could be nearly impossible to seek assistance. Which is why using this Human Animal Support Services Remote Customer Service toolkit can work to your organization’s advantage. This toolkit is just one of the thirteen professional resources for implementing the Human Animal Support Services model of animal sheltering. The toolkits and resources have been...
