Meet Some Kitten Passengers on This Month’s Flight to Freedom
In partnership with Petfinder.com powered by Purina® and The Animal Rescue Site, Greater Good Charities is celebrating Adopt a Cat month by sending a lifesaving flight full of adoptable cats from California to Oregon, to shelters with more space and more adopters. Make your donation now and it will be matched, up to $100,000, thanks to Purina! On June 13, cats and kittens from overcrowded California rescues will board a Flight to Freedom and head to Oregon to find a purr-manent home. Meet a few of the countless kittens who will be on the...
Why Ashwagandha May Be the Solution to Better Health for Your Dog or Cat
If you’ve visited the supplement section of a health food store or pharmacy recently, you’ve most likely come across Ashwagandha. This adaptogenic herb, which Ayurvedic doctors in India have used for more than 4,000 years, is seeing huge growth in North America. This is due in part to the numerous scientific studies that back up Ashwagandha’s efficacy and safety. Fortunately, this herb is also animal-friendly, so our dogs and cats can enjoy the health benefits too! WHAT EXACTLY IS ASHWAGANDHA? Ashwagandha is a potent...
‘My Heart Melted’: Woman Who Never Planned to Own a Cat Finds Herself Caring For Two Sick Kittens
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 never planned to ever own a cat, let alone two. That changed the night my daughter asked me to save two sick feral kittens. PHOTO: PIXABAY / TOM I told her we would nurse them back to health and then take them to the shelter. A few minutes later, she brought in two small kittens, approximately 8 weeks old, in definite need of medical attention. They both had severe conjunctivitis,...
Elephants Call Each Other By Name, New Study Suggests
Elephants – both African and Asian – are endangered. In Africa, their numbers are less than 5% of what they were just 100 years ago, while their range has gotten substantially smaller in Asia. New research shows just how intelligent these social, matriarchal animals are, and how their smarts could possibly help their survival in the long-term. Research recently published in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution studied the calls of wild African elephants in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve and Amboseli National Park....
Are Raspberries Safe for Dogs?
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Study Shows Dogs Learn Faster and Happier with Praise and Petting
Dogs are known for their loyalty and intelligence, making them excellent companions and trainable pets.Recent research highlights a significant finding in the realm of canine training: dogs learn more effectively when rewarded with praise and petting, rather than just treats. This insight could revolutionize training practices, offering a more emotionally supportive approach that benefits both dogs and their owners. Photo: PexelsDogs learn more effectively when rewarded with praise and petting. The Study on Canine Learning Researchers at...
Radioactive Drilling Waste Threatens Pennsylvania’s Rural Communities
For decades, Pennsylvania has seen its dirt and gravel roads treated with wastewater from conventional oil and gas drilling. The practice, intended to control dust and ice, is now under intense scrutiny due to mounting evidence of its environmental and health impacts. Photo: PexelsPennsylvania’s roads are treated with toxic drilling wastewater. Researchers from Penn State University have conducted comprehensive studies on the effects of using drilling wastewater on rural roads. The findings are alarming. The wastewater, laden with heavy...
7 Reasons In-Home Pet Sitting Is Best
The next time you travel, leave your fur baby in the capable hands of a trusted house sitter. In-home pet sitting is the best way to ensure the best care! It’s never easy to leave your fur baby behind when you go away. But knowing they’re in good hands makes it a lot easier to say goodbye. There are options out there, and the best one by far is in-home pet sitting. Let’s explore seven reasons to choose a pet sitter next time you go away and how to find the right one. 1. Less Stress and Anxiety for Dogs and Cats Being...
Can Dogs Get Pregnant When Not in Heat? Our Vet Explains
VET APPROVED The information is current and up-to-date in accordance with the latest veterinarian research. Learn more » Click to Skip Ahead Puppies are beautiful little creatures that can bring a smile to your face and melt your heart. Did you know that the average litter is five to six puppies, and some dogs have been known to have more than 20 pups at once?1 That’s a lot of mouths to feed and a lot of work. Not to mention, it is the responsibility to ensure that moms and pups stay healthy and that little ones go to loving...
Interested in recruiting more fosters? Start talking about your program!
How often should your organization be talking about foster if you want to grow your program? The answer might surprise you. “Talk about your foster program all the time,” says Maddie’s Fund® Senior Community Solutions Specialist Kelly Duer. “Informal research on the organizations with the largest foster programs found that they are talking about foster on average in 33% of social media posts. Many of these organizations are posting multiple times each day, so they’re talking about it just about every...
