Teddy’s Law Could Pave the Way for Second Chances in the Lives of Lab-Tested Animals
Imagine a world where lab-tested animals get a second chance at life, where their journey doesn’t end in a sterile laboratory but continues in the loving arms of a forever family. Teddy’s Law, introduced in the Michigan Legislature, aims to transform this dream into a reality. Sponsored by Senator Polehanki and Senator Hertel, this legislation requires research facilities to offer dogs or cats no longer used in research to registered animal shelters located in Michigan for adoption, unless euthanizing the animal is required for...
Maddie’s Insights: Examining the relationship between BIPOC communities and their pets
Join Catherine Kisavi-Atatah Ph.D. on October 12, 2023 at 12:00PM PT/3:00PM ET for Examining the Relationship between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, And People of Color) Communities and Their Companion Animals. In the latest Maddie’s® Insights installment, Dr. Kisavi-Atatah will share the findings of her study of the same name. This study explored the relationship between BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities with their companion animals, using Attachment Theory as a lens of analysis. Findings suggest that...
Sea Lion Sally Breaks Out Of Her Enclosure And Goes On An Urban Adventure
Sally, a female sea lion residing at the Central Park Zoo, briefly stole the spotlight as she made an audacious escape from her enclosure, all thanks to torrential rain and flooding. As New York City grappled with record-breaking rainfall, Sally, a resident of the Central Park Zoo, seized an opportunity presented by Mother Nature herself. Heavy rains transformed her enclosure, causing her pool to flood to the point where it offered an escape route, NBC reports. The resilient sea lion made the most of this unusual situation, taking an...
Emaciated Kittens Found In Locked Crates In Extreme Texas Heat Need Your Help
On a hot, sunny day in Round Rock, Texas, two crates full of sick kittens were discovered in Memorial Park. The crates were locked, and the eleven kittens didn’t have access to food or water. They were left there to die in the extreme heat. The kittens were rushed to Texas Humane Heroes by a good Samaritan. The estimated 6-week-old kittens arrived lethargic, emaciated, and unable to open their eyes because of discharge. The medical team provided emergency care to all of the kittens, but two did not survive. Photo: Texas Humane Heroes...
Data Visualization Demystified: Heat Mapping 101 for Animal Shelters
[embedded content] Unlock the potential of the shelter data you already collect with heat mapping. Heat maps are visual representations of data that can provide insights into your community’s pet ownership and needs—and it’s not as difficult to get started as you may think! Join HASS team members Angela Gates, Data and Digital Tools Coordinator, and Gareth Meredith, Data Engineer and Analyst, to learn the fundamentals of heat mapping, including a demo. These data-savvy presenters cover everything from free and easy ways to...
Elusive Miami Cave Dweller Faces Dire Climate Threat In Hidden Underwater World
The bustling streets and luxurious lifestyles of Miami-Dade County in South Florida often overshadow a secret world that exists beneath its surface—a world inhabited by a remarkable, little-known creature: the Miami cave crayfish. This unassuming, lobster-like crustacean resides deep underground in the porous limestone rock of the Biscayne Aquifer, a crucial source of drinking water for millions of residents, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. But today, the Miami cave crayfish (Procambarus milleri) is...
Seal Pup Curls Up For Nap On Porch Of New Zealand Home
Kekeno are the most common seals in New Zealand with roughly 200,000 living along the coasts. They are often seen on the rocky shores but rarely on the front porch of a home. New Zealand’s Department of Conservation (DOC) states, “Seals are very good swimmers and weaned pups will sometimes travel great distances. On land seals have been found in unusual places such as backyards, drains and streets.” A Wellington family returned home to find a young fur seal napping on their porch. While this may seem odd, DOC shared,...
Over 100 Amazonian River Dolphins Perish Amid Severe Drought
In the heart of the Amazon, a devastating ecological event is unfolding, one that sends shockwaves through the world of conservationists and environmentalists alike. Over a hundred Amazonian river dolphins have recently perished, raising ominous concerns about the resilience of the region’s aquatic life. This mass die-off paints a bleak picture of the consequences of rising global temperatures and human-induced climate change. “This extraordinary species is already endangered – so losing so many individuals in such a short...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Volunteer recruitment, 2022 Avanzino Leadership Award and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Attract more volunteers with help from Maddie’s® Pet ForumCaring for and improving the lives of our pets often goes hand in hand with the challenge of finding and retaining volunteers. From volunteer shortages post-COVID-19 to the struggle of standing out in your community, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum Attracting Volunteers thread can help you. Earlier this year, Jim Wieszczyk from A Second Chance Animal Shelter sought… Learn...
Does Your Dog Really Have Separation Anxiety?
Understanding the differences between separation anxiety and separation-related behaviors will help with the diagnosis and treatment of an affected dog. The term “separation anxiety” is more widely known now than ever before. During the pandemic, lockdowns and work-from-home mandates hugely increased the number of dogs no longer left home alone on a regular basis. Add to this the equally large number of dogs that were adopted during the pandemic but never introduced to being alone because of the circumstances. When people resumed...
