A Dark and Stormy Night Brings a Bright, Happy Cat to a New 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! ‘It was a dark and stormy night’. It truly was! I was living in the U.S. Virgin Islands in an isolated house surrounded by jungle. There was a storm raging, with torrential rain, thunder and lightning when I was awoken by insistent howls at the french doors of my bedroom. CAT. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/YULANAOM Illuminated by the flashes of lightning, I could see the outline of a...
German Animal Shelter Turns To Popular Dating App, Tinder, To Find Loving Homes
Animal shelters are always looking for new ways to find loving homes for shelter pets. A German animal shelter decided to try posting profiles of shelter dogs and cats on the popular online dating app, Tinder – and it was a huge success. The Munich Animal Welfare Association (MAWA) had a local advertising agency take professional headshots of 15 dogs and cats and then posted them among the other single people looking for love. Jillian Moss with MAWA told Reuters that countless people are swiping right, which means they’re...
Pet Evictions – A letter from Dr. Jefferson on the Looming Crisis in Austin
Aug 17, 2021 You are likely well aware of the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the emerging eviction crisis, which threatens to displace millions of Americans from their homes. The Washington Post, in an interview with our national arm, American Pets Alive!, just shared the massive potential impacts of the end of the eviction moratorium on pets. Evictions are on track to be the number one reason cats and dogs enter the public shelter in Austin. Based on our Pet Eviction Calculator, in Travis County alone a whopping 37,340...
Ayurvedic health for your dog
Incorporating these ancient Ayurvedic principles and techniques into your dog’s lifestyle will help prevent illness while increasing his everyday health and well-being. The oldest tricks in the book are sometimes the best. This is certainly true of the timeless healing science of Ayurveda. This proven and highly effective 5,000-year-old modality can be applied to our dogs with good results. Using some simple and easy-to-apply techniques from the Ayurvedic approach, your dog can enjoy great improvement in his overall health and...
Join shelter medicine pioneer Dr. Lila Miller for this inspiring chat!
Join us on Tuesday, August 24 at 12:00 noon PT for Maddie’s® Candid Conversation with Dr. Lila Miller, a groundbreaking and trailblazing visionary. Dr. Miller has long been a pioneer and leading voice in veterinary shelter medicine. She transformed the lives of countless pets, developing the first veterinarian-written guidelines for shelter animal care, which are now used in shelters across the country to ensure the humane treatment of shelter pets. An unassuming trailblazer, she’s educated a generation of students about...
P.A.S.S. Program Keeps Families Together
Aug 16, 2021 Christopher was facing a difficult decision, he knew his cat needed medical attention but like so many, he was struggling to afford the ongoing vet bills. Not wanting to have to surrender his family member to the shelter because of this, he turned to our P.A.S.S. Facebook page which stands for Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender, and asked for help. Tiger is Christopher’s sweet little orange slice you see here. He was attacked by a dog which left him with open wounds that needed immediate attention. Tiger soon...
How to Discipline a Puppy Without Being Mean
New puppies are the best! They’re cute and playful and snuggly, most of the time. But puppies can also be mischievous. They’ll pee on the floor, bite your ankles and chew up your new shoes. So, how do you get your new puppy to stop being naughty, without being mean? Learn the basics of how to properly discipline your new pup, to make sure you’re doing it correctly. When can you start to discipline a puppy? PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK/OLYA Young puppies have short attention spans but you can expect them to begin to learn simple...
We’re Clearing The Shelters By Flying 180+ Shelter Pets To Forever Homes On August 23
Beginning on August 23, hundreds of U.S. shelters will be joining NBC Universal and Telemundo for Clear the Shelters, a national adoption drive running through Sept. 19, 2021. As in past years, Greater Good Charities and The Animal Rescue Site will be taking a leading role in this adoption campain, which has helped more than 550,000 shelter pets find forever homes since 2015! Marley is one of 180+ dogs and cats participating in this year’s Clear the Shelters campaign. Photo: Greater Good Charities On August 23, Greater Good and the...
51,000 Packages Of Simply Nourish Dog Food Recalled Due To Elevated Levels Of Vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient in a dog’s diet, but consuming high levels can be fatal. On August 13, 2021, Wet Noses Natural Dog Treat Company of Monroe, Washington, issued a voluntary recall of approximately 51,000 packages of Simply Nourish frozen dog food due to elevated levels of Vitamin D. The recall was initiated after a routine nutrition test found elevated levels of Vitamin D in certain Simply Nourish frozen dog food products. The company reports that after investigating the incident, “the problem arose as a result of...
Three Bear Cubs Spotted Wrestling And Playing With Flagstick On North Carolina Golf Course
Golf is typically viewed as a boring sport, but three bear cubs prove it can be a fun activity when you bend the rules. In the picturesque mountain town of Lake Toxaway, North Carolina, three bear cubs wandered onto a golf course and paused to play. Photo: Pixabay/angusfrasermktg Two of the cubs wrestled and rolled around on the green without a care in the world. The third spotted the flagstick, which is used to mark the hole, and decided to play “capture the flag”. The tenacious cub repeatedly jumped on the flag and then watched...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: The Open Arms Challenge, cat language webcast and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. New webcast: Language that harms cats – August 18 at 12:00 PM PTHow we talk about cats can influence public attitudes and behavior, so it is important to consider the words, images and stories we use – particularly when we are trying to change the way the public views and responds to our work. Register Now You’re invited to join the Open Arms Challenge!This Challenge is all about opening our hearts and minds to more accessible and inclusive...
Firefighters Are Called After A Dachshund Gets Stuck In A Wine Rack
Life is always interesting with a dog around, and that apparently includes a wiener dog named Millie. As a black and tan shorthaired dachshund, she is easy to recognize. It seems as if she is also a dog that likes getting in a tight spot on occasion. Unfortunately, Millie was wedged inside of a wine rack in Jubilee Close in Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Try as they might, her owners could not get her free so they had to call the firemen for help. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a...
Tiny Puppy Abandoned In A Field Gets A Second Chance At Life
Seeing a homeless dog is pretty sad, but seeing a homeless puppy is even more heartbreaking. Puppies are just getting started in life, and it is so sad to see a puppy already facing a rough start in life. It takes an especially sad twist when a dog’s lack of a home is due to human interference. As humans, we are supposed to care for and watch over “man’s best friend.” Unfortunately, not all humans are as kind-hearted and compassionate to do so. There are some who will actually abandon animals as if they don’t...
Puppy Rescued After Being Left To Die Because He Walked Funny
It always astonishes me the cruelty of people. How anyone can abandon an animal is beyond me – especially if that animal is in any way sick or injured. Unfortunately, there are awful people everywhere who have no problem dumping off their animals with the same indifference as dropping off a sofa at the dump. It’s heartless and it’s absolutely no way to treat a pet. Sadly, for one 8-month-old dog, he was chucked out into the cold and unforgiving environment after his owner decided that they didn’t want to have to bother...
Pit Bulls Rescued From Months Of Abuse Make An Incredible Transformation
The callousness of some people is absolutely shocking. When it comes to having pets, if you aren’t willing to put in the work that it takes to care for them, you shouldn’t get a pet in the first place. Unfortunately, not everyone thinks like that. For a pair of pit bulls, Buster and Tilana, their owner quickly grew tired of them and didn’t want them anymore. But rather than surrender them to a shelter or rescue where they could be properly cared for, this owner chose neglect. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials You read that...
Abandoned Dog Finds A Loving Forever Home After Sleeping On A Wet Blanket
In my family, all of our pets that we’ve had have been strays. One of our cats was brought home as a kitten by my dad after he noticed him foraging around the parking lot of his work in the evenings. Then, our other cat we took in from our neighbor who had complained about an injured stray hanging around their home. And, of course, our dog was the original stray that we picked up at the shelter. Helping stay animals find a home is always a wonderful idea if you’re ever in the right position to do so. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelters...
Benson The Gentleman May Be The Most Stylish Cat On Instagram
We all know cats are fashionistas at heart. They love to be spoiled and they love to be fabulous. Sadly, not every cat has the chance to live life in luxury. Many cats are stuck with life on the streets, and that was true of a cat named Benson living in the United Arab Emirates. The little cat was living life as a stray in Dubai when a Good Samaritan heard him meowing and changed his life forever. Speaking with My Modern Met, the Good Samaritan said, “Back when I was living in Dubai, I heard a cat meowing. When I checked, it was a...
10-Year-Old Boy Sold Golf Ball Collection To Raise Money For A War Dog Memorial
Some kids have the purest hearts and they want to do their part to give back. That’s the case with Ashton, a 10-year-old boy who raised money for the Michigan War Dog Memorial in South Lyon, Michigan. According to WXYZ-TV Detroit, Ashton has always been kind-hearted and generous. His mom, Heather Elledge, said, “Ashton’s always been a really kind, loving, empathetic kid.” She went on to explain how when he was in just first grade, Ashton started a “kindness club” at his school to raise money for the...
Woman Leaves Food and Water Near Off Ramp Every Day Until She Can Lure Stray Dog
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! Coming home from work each day, I would be stuck in the 5 p.m. traffic. As I am sitting in my car, from the corner of my eye, I see something running in the bushes by the freeway off ramp just a couple of exits from my home. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/A-MBLOMMA Hmmm… it was so quick I wasn’t sure if I really saw anything. Was it a bag blowing? Or a flying piece of trash? Well, I...
A 15-minute weekly dog grooming routine
Make grooming your pup quick and easy with this 15-minute weekly regimen! Raise your hand if you’ve ever been too busy to groom your dog. We’ve all been there! When you juggle a lot of responsibilities, brushing Fido can slip a little too low on the priority list. But regular grooming is an extremely important part of your dog’s healthcare routine, so skipping it too often isn’t ideal. To make sure your dog stays looking and feeling his best, try working this 15-minute grooming routine into your weekly schedule....
