This Storm is the Kind of Storm You Want to Roll Right In . . .
Storms roll in and out of Tucson during monsoon season, but this Storm is looking to stay put! Yep, this handsome, energetic boy is looking to put down roots in a home with a family of his very own. Storm is young, fun, and friendly – a very good boy who shouldn’t spend one more day in the shelter, especially when you consider he’s been there since May 24, 2022! If you’re looking for a hiking or jogging buddy, with a little bit of training Storm is your guy! He’s definitely no couch potato. Storm has had several...
How You’ve Helped Us Protect Winter Habitat for Monarch Butterflies
Monarch butterflies are among the important pollinators whose populations are threatened. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the species’ population has fallen 85% in just two decades. This is due to factors including pesticides, climate change, and deforestation. With your help, though, we’ve been able to protect some of their wintering habitat, in an effort to fight back against this population decline. PHOTO: MAX FAUBLAS Greater Good Charities recently teamed up with Forests for Monarchs, a program from La Cruz...
Deforestation is a Key Threat to Endangered Chimpanzees, But You’re Helping Us Address It
Chimpanzees, who along with bonobos are our closest living relative, are endangered. The species spends most of its time in the trees, so deforestation is among their biggest threats. Poaching is another. To help address the first issue, we’ve teamed up with an organization committed to helping apes and monkeys in Africa. With a grant from GreaterGood, Greater Good Charities has partnered with PASA (Pan African Sanctuary Alliance) to plant 240,000 seedlings over five years in critical chimpanzee habitat within the Albertine region of...
Why Does My Dog Stand on Me?
Debbie DeSantis, BAH, CPDT-KA Debbie DeSantis, CPDT-KA, is an award-winning dog trainer and behavior specialist. In addition to working with shelter dogs, she shows her nationally-ranked obedience and rally dogs in competitions. Besides spending time with her five canine companions, she enjoys cooking. Source:...
Revolutionary Pet Products Don’t Happen by Fluke!
In 2018, after a 12 year absence from the pet treat industry, life-long dog lovers Joe & Judy Roetheli, were focused on finding ways to improve the lives of their dogs. As Judy opened a cupboard door, a pile of rejected dog treats tumbled to the floor and an epiphany occurred like a bolt of lightning. Joe would create the ultimate dog treat – a flavor hit with dogs that happened to be great for teeth and healthy, too. It was apparent that the pet industry was completely saturated with dog treats, chew treats, dental treats, and...
HempMy Pet: What Does “Strain Specific” Mean?
Cannabis itself is made up of thousands of compounds, including terpenes and cannabinoids. These two compounds, along with flavonoids and tocopherols, work together synergistically in what is known as the “entourage effect”. The entourage effect changes with each genetic strain Not all cannabis (hemp) is created equal. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different cannabis cultivars in the world. Cannabis itself is made up of thousands of compounds, including terpenes and cannabinoids. These two compounds, along with...
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,...
