An Artist Bonds with Her Dog with Paint Brushes and Splashes of Color
Painting is such a beautiful form of art that can be for leisure or professional work. It’s amazing how painting allows artists to express themselves and transform their imaginations into stunning masterpieces. Aside from depending on their emotions, the artwork is often inspired by a muse. Most times it’s a person, an object, or a scene. For artistic pet parents, their babies often become their number one inspiration. They portray dogs, cats, rabbits, and even exotic pets in various painting styles. Pet parents also create their...
The April Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the April Weekly Community Conversations! A total of $10,000 in grants was given to four people chosen at random. In addition, the Maddie’s® Pet Forum winner of $3,000 was also announced! These four people won a grant for their organization from the Weekly Community Conversations Calls: Ginger Gaskins, Berkeley Animal Center (Moncks Corner, SC) Jim Keller, Homeward Pet Adoption Center (Woodinville, WA) Jessica Hendrickson, Kenai Animal Shelter...
Another Cat Showcases Liquid Transformation as It Effortlessly Enters a Container
Humans admire cats not only because of their endearing physical features but also due to their countless impressive traits. They can be sassy, intelligent, sweet, playful, mischievous, and a whole lot more. Felines may differ in personalities, but they all share physical skills that make them talented. Every single thing about them shouts cute, unique, and majestic. It’s entertaining to watch them flex those skills, and sometimes it can be terrifying. For instance, it’s kind of scary to see a cat jump from one high place to...
Neglected Pony’s Hooves Are So Long And Curled She Can Barely Walk Straight
A pony in Canada was able to make an incredible transformation after suffering with overgrown hooves. According to The Dodo, Stella the pony was living completely neglected in a muddy pen with two other horses. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo Julia Cesario was informed by a friend that Stella’s elderly owners were struggling to care for her, so she went to the property to investigate and it’s a good thing she did! Stella’s condition broke Julia’s heart and she knew she couldn’t leave the pony there to suffer. Her hooves...
Golden Retriever Escapes While Moving And Treks 40 Miles Back To His Old Home
Dogs are smarter than we give them credit for, and a recent story from Northern Ireland goes to show just that. Lost Paws NI, a charity dedicated to helping lost and found pets throughout Northern Ireland, shared about a determiend and resilient golden retriever named Cooper on Facebook after the pup ran away from his home. You see, Cooper’s family was moving several miles away from their old home and Cooper wasn’t thrilled about the changes. Lost Paws NI explained, “Cooper was an extremely timid dog in a new environment and...
Kevin Smith Opens Up About His Dog Of Nearly Two Decades After She Passes Away
Losing a pet can be an incredibly difficult and emotional experience. Pets are often considered members of the family, and their absence can leave a void that’s hard to fill. The pain of losing a pet can be especially hard if they’ve been a part of our lives for a long time, or if we’ve formed a particularly strong bond with them. The grief that comes with losing a pet is a natural and valid response, and it’s important to allow ourselves the time and space to mourn. Photo: Pexels/Magda Ehlers Whether it’s...
Tiny Kitten Can’t Get Enough Corn On The Cob
Kittens are undeniably one of the cutest creatures on the planet. With their tiny paws, fluffy fur, and playful nature, they have the ability to melt the hearts of even the most hardened individuals. From their adorable meows to their curious stares, kittens are simply irresistible. Watching a kitten play with a ball of yarn or pounce on a toy mouse is just so cute! Even when they’re sleeping, kittens are the epitome of cuteness, curled up in a little ball with their eyes closed and tiny paws tucked beneath them. Photo:...
Wealthy Australian Couple Seeking Full-Time Nanny for Cat
A wealthy family in Double Bay, New South Wales, Australia, is advertising for a full-time cat nanny to join their mansion in suburban Sydney. As much as we’d like to admit it, we are not making this up. The news is even more incredible when you consider many Australians are struggling right now to keep a roof over their heads due to the ongoing rental crisis there. Photo: Pixabay/woodsilver This isn’t meant as judgmental, but full-time employment to cat sit for people that are not out of town? The job posting, which appears on...
Hugo’s Law Could Change the Way Collisions with Cats are Handled in Scotland
Edinburgh’s “West End legend” Hugo the Cat may have a law passed due to his untimely death. Hugo was an Arabian Mau well-known to the residents of Edinburgh’s West End in Scotland. He was often seen wandering the capital’s streets and even had a presence on social media. In April, Hugo died after being struck by a car, and now citizens who cared about him are calling for a change to current laws about reporting vehicle strikes with animals. Moving forward, they’d like to see people required to report...
Compassionate Communication: Supporting People and Pets Through Human-Centered Language
[embedded content] Have you ever been scrolling through social media and read through a post calling someone a “horrible pet owner” or worse during a time of need or crisis? The answer is probably yes; we’ve all seen this, and perhaps we’ve even used harmful language ourselves not knowing the full story. The words we use have an impact and can push away the people who need support so we’d like to take the time to evaluate how we can have more compassionate communication. In this presentation, Shannon Glenn,...
