The March Weekly Community Conversations grant giveaway winners are…
On Monday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations a $2,500 grant for attending the March 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: Geri Golonka, Tiny N Tall Rescue (St. Charles, IL) Sam Meyers, Chesapeake Rescue Alliance (Mechanicsville, MD) Katie Pauli, Yellowstone Valley Animal...
Emancipet Nonprofit Pet Clinics Can Provide Free & Low-Cost Vet Visits
One of the reasons people are surrendering pets — besides the high cost of food and pet supplies — is the inability to afford ordinary veterinary care much less a crisis. It’s a terrible feeling knowing your pet needs basic veterinary upkeep and there’s nothing to be done about it because there’s no money to cover it. Many people even see to their pets’ welfare before their own because our furry pals bring so much to the table and we can’t imagine life without them. Who wants to be broke or borderline...
How Much Canned Food to Feed a Dog?
Dr. Jamie Whittenburg, veterinarian director at SeniorTailWaggers.com and Kingsgate Animal Hospital, says how much canned food to feed a dog per day is based on kilocalories (kcals), the scientific term for a measurement of food. This is how pet food calories are measured. Each can of food, or bag of kibble, will have a recommended daily feeding guide. If you have never fed canned food to your dog, you may wonder whether the same calorie counting guidelines apply to wet food versus dry food. While breed, age, health, activity level, pregnancy...
Auto Manufacturer Škoda Has Developed a Spotify Playlist for Dogs that Dislike Car Travel
It was announced that automobile manufacturer Škoda teamed up with a dog behaviorist to create a playlist on Spotify designed to ease anxiety in dogs that are fearful when traveling in cars. Interestingly, research points to six out of 10 dogs becoming anxious in vehicles. Many people only have their pets in the car for veterinarian appointments, so dogs quickly figure out the drill and are terrified once they’re forced to get in. Some pet owners have dogs that get motion sickness, so they’re hesitant to go for a joyride,...
Kids’ “Hunting” Event for Feral Cats in New Zealand Called Off Over Backlash
In what-were-they-thinking?! news, it’s being reported that a South Island New Zealand competition encouraging children to kill feral cats for cash has been called off after intense fallout from animal rights groups and others. Hosted by the North Canterbury Hunting Competition, it was announced that they had withdrawn a category offering kids under the age of 14 the opportunity to win roughly $150 for shooting the most feral cats by the end of June. Photo: Pixabay/iqbalnuril “The decision has been made to withdraw this category...
Creating Healthy Meals for Your Dog—Even if You’re Strapped for Time
Submission Guidelines Thank you for your interest in writing for Animal Wellness. As the #1 natural health magazine for pets in North America, we take pride in providing our readers with the information they need to make wise health care choices for their animal companions. Our publication embraces the entire holistic spectrum, from physical health issues to the emotional and spiritual well being of our animals. We welcome unsolicited articles and story outlines as long as they focus on holistic healing, whether physical, emotional or...
Adventurous Golden Retriever Escaped From Home Only To Be Delivered Back Home by FedEx
Ding-dong! Anyone home? I have a package for you that’s wrapped in… fur? PHOTO: Unsplash/Bannon Morrissy It’s any pet owner’s worst nightmare to witness their fur baby wander away from home and have no power to stop it. A family living in Colorado employed a contractor to do some repair work on their home and while they were busy with the repairs, the family took the time to go out of town when this incident happened. “Our contractor left to go to lunch and he shut the front door, and the wind blew the door open...
Watch The Heartfelt Yet Saddening Reunion Between a Sarus Crane and Its Rescuer
An animal showing gratitude to its rescuer can certainly amaze you — the experience is extraordinary. They can remember who has been there for them during the tough times. The bond they built in rehabilitation became a vital part of their life because it gave them hope. Separation might be heartbreaking, but rescuers must let the animal go so it can freely roam in its natural habitat. The wonderful part is, a decade may have passed, but they’d still recognize you from afar. You’ll see many proofs on the internet —...
Freshpet: It’s Not Dog Food It’s Food Food
Dog food has been largely unchanged since it was invented over 50 years ago. No matter which brand you choose, it’s all the same – brown, overcooked kibble made from unknown ingredients. Freshpet is here to change this. It’s time for fresh At Freshpet, we believe that pets are valued family members and deserve nothing but the best, especially when it comes to the food they eat. It was this belief that pushed us to change the pet food industry and enable pet parents to feed their pets the food they deserve. Our goal is not to...
People, Pets, and Purpose: Derrick Garrett, Founder of Zoundz Music For Pets
[embedded content] Pets get stressed at the vet. They get upset in the car. Being home alone isn’t always a picnic. And of course animal shelters can be one of the most stressful environments for pets, with the noise, smells, and constant activity—and the stress can lead to behavior that makes it harder for pets to get adopted, and can even put their lives at risk. Enter Derrick Garrett. Derrick is a successful music producer and engineer who’s worked with Bobby Brown, the Spin Doctors, Chantay Savage, K-Ci & JoJo, and...
