Fiona The Hippo Turns 5 And Gets Special Birthday Wish From Jane Goodall
Cincinnati Zoo’s beloved and charismatic hippo named Fiona turned 5 on January 24. She was spoiled with a multi-layered cake made up of all her favorite foods. Just like a typical 5-year-old, she immediately made a mess of it. Watch as she tips the cake over and begins to devour the tasty fruit here. But that was not all. Celebrities and fans from around the world attended her virtual birthday party and sent her birthday wishes. A sweet message from Dr. Jane Goodall, British ethologist who spent her life studying and observing...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: A new Challenge, marketing and adoption counseling survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Please take this marketing and adoption counseling survey!We can’t thank you enough for your support and participation in the handful of surveys we’ve sent out this winter to learn more about keeping people and pets together. We have just one more and it’s about marketing and adoption counseling. Maddie’s Fund® is interested in learning more about the methods being used by shelters… Learn More I foster. You foster. We all...
Support canine health and aging with astaxanthin
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...
Today’s Pet Food Recalls
If you go on the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine website, you’ll find dozens of pet food recalls just from the past year. For example, in 2021, media organizations across the country reported that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that more than 130 deaths in dogs occurred and hundreds of other pups got sick after eating pet food from one manufacturer. The pet food maker had received a warning letter from the FDA after inspections revealed “apparent violations” of federal law that were shared across its...
How to enhance the bond between you and your cat
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...
Dog Adopts Baby Wild Boar And They Have The Cutest Relationship
When Dora Ngai woke up in her luxurious Sri Lankan home one morning, she had no idea there was a life-changing surprise waiting for her downstairs. Ngai, who was born and raised in China before moving to the island country, has loved animals all her life. She thought her world was complete with her hound dogs Benjamin and Ginger, along with her Labrador, Biu Biu. But she was about to meet the newest member of her little family, who sat in a small cardboard box in the living room. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Ngai’s gardener had stumbled...
Brave Middle Schoolers Save Neighbors’ Dogs From House Fire While Owners Were Away
Three dogs are alive and well after surviving a house fire, all thanks to two middle schoolers who noticed their neighbor’s fire alarm going off. 12 and 13-year-old Mario Comella and Anthony Lombardi were riding their bikes passed a neighbor’s house when they heard the fire alarm going off inside. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition They immediately called the family to alert them that their fire alarm was going off and learned that the family was away, but their three dogs were still inside the house. The boys got the code to open the...
Deputy Breaks Window & Pulls Dog From Burning Car, Dog Thanks Him With Kisses
A Colorado deputy is being hailed a hero after he saved a dog from a burning car. When Deputy Michael Gregorek of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene of a vehicle on fire, he witnessed the owner struggling to get his dog out of the burning SUV. He was throwing things at the windows to try and break them open, but to no avail. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Without hesitation, Deputy Gregorek sprung into action to pull the terrified dog, named Hank, from the fire before it was too late. First, he shattered the...
Creating a Culture of Change in Your Organization
[embedded content] Animal welfare is changing, whether we’re ready or not. By creating a culture of change in your organization, you can reduce timely internal resistance, get your staff and volunteers on board, and involve everyone in being part of improvement and innovation. In this webinar, we talk about the primary reasons for resistance to change, how to easily build a culture of change, tackle tough critics, and how to implement a simple protocol for creating organizational change. We break down everything about how you talk about...
The Fight For Big Cat Protections Still Awaiting Senate Vote
The desire to have a tiger as a house pet is understandable, but for most people, it’s a daydream, as it should be. The reality is that big cats are wild animals, and no matter what age you bond with them, no matter how affectionate they might be, they cannot survive as a pet. At best, keeping a tiger as a pet is a safety hazard to both the animal and humans alike, OneGreen Planet reports. Big cats do not make good house pets. Despite the obvious difficulties of trying to feed and house a tiger or lion, the majority of...
