Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Inspiration from the field, well-being tips and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Inspiration from the Field with Daisy NavinHave you ever wondered how your fellow animal well-being professionals manage their days and take care of themselves? In our new blog series, we’ll be chatting with a member of our field regularly about these topics and sharing it with you. Whether your role looks similar or completely different, we hope you discover something useful… Learn More 4 tips for achieving brilliant well-beingHow do you show up in...
Recognizing Fear, Stress, Distress, and Pain in Your Dog
As a caring dog guardian, understanding when your canine companion is experiencing emotional or physical discomfort is crucial for their well-being. Dogs communicate their feelings differently than humans, so learning to recognize the signs can help you provide the support they need. Body Language Signals Your dog’s body speaks volumes about their emotional state. When dogs feel fearful or anxious, they may tuck their tail between their legs, flatten their ears against their head, or cower with a lowered body posture. You might notice...
Helping your dog or cat cope with grief
Find out how to comfort your grieving dog or cat after the loss of a human or animal loved one. Recognize signs of grief along with gentle ways to support him. Losing a beloved human or animal companion is one of the most painful events in life. It causes us great physical and emotional distress. Your dog or cat also suffers when bereaved, especially as he doesn’t understand where his friend has gone. Helping your dog or cat cope with grief means offering him loving support and dependable comfort. Do dogs and cats experience grief...
Regular Brushing – Healthy, Happy Cat
When it comes to keeping your feline companion healthy, dental care often gets overlooked. However, brushing your cat’s teeth is one of the most important things you can do to protect their overall health and wellbeing. Let’s explore why this simple task matters so much. Why Dental Care Matters Just like in humans, cats develop plaque on their teeth. This sticky film of bacteria builds up on tooth surfaces throughout the day. Within just 24 hours, minerals in your cat’s saliva begin to harden this plaque into tartar (also...
Inspiration from the Field with Daisy Navin
Have you ever wondered how your fellow animal well-being professionals manage their days and take care of themselves? In our new blog series, we’ll be chatting with a member of our field regularly about these topics and sharing it with you. Whether your role looks similar or completely different, we hope you discover something useful and inspiring to carry into your own work and life. helpful and inspiring, and apply it in your own life. This month, we spoke with Daisy Navin, the Foster Programs Manager at LifeLine Animal Project....
Dermatomyositis in Dogs
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine views dermatomyositis as an imbalance in the body’s energy systems, often involving heat, dampness, and deficiency patterns. TCVM practitioners may use acupuncture to help reduce inflammation and support the immune system. Specific acupuncture points may be selected to address skin health, muscle strength, and overall body balance. TCVM also considers each dog individually, looking at their constitution and specific symptoms. A certified veterinary acupuncturist can create a treatment plan that...
Real Stories, Real Results
[embedded content] This webinar will challenge you to rethink the way adoptions happen and inspire you to make small, intentional changes by applying proven tools that build trust, strengthen matches, and help convert more visitors into adopters—using insights from data and visitor feedback to create lasting improvements in your adoption program. Speakers: Amanda Foster – Director of Programs, HASS Jenifer Reed – Senior Education & Program Specialist, HASS Our Website: www.humananimalsupportservice… Facebook:...
The 8 Chakras: Uncovering Hidden Influences of Pet Behavior
Learn tips and tricks about pet behavior and the 8 chakras from the world’s foremost animal communicator! Expert animal communicator Joan Ranquet has spent decades exploring the link between animal behavior and chakras—energy centers within and around the body—and she knows that behavioral challenges can stem from there. That’s because when one or more chakras are blocked, it can manifest as stress, discomfort, anxiety, fear, and behavioral/relationship challenges. Find out more about the 8 chakras, how they impact...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: My Dog is My Home conference, “snowcations” and more!
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How one animal organization had success with “snowcations” during snowstormsWe know that short-term foster care can have immense benefits in helping lower stress levels in shelter dogs. Research shows that just a one or two night stay away from a shelter can drastically reduce dogs’ cortisol levels. And upon returning to the shelter, cortisol levels returned to baseline. Meaning the short-term foster sleepover essentially… Learn More...
Private dog-friendly airlines
See how dog-first aviation services are redefining air travel with in-cabin seating, no cargo holds, and stress-free perks for every canine passenger. When it comes to air travel, dog parents want safety and comfort for their four-legged friends. Thanks to the introduction of private dog-friendly airlines, canines of all sizes can fly stress-free with their families. Your dog can relax in your lap, lie by your feet, or even enjoy a seat of her own. No more cargo holds! Let’s take a look at what’s out there. How private...
