20 Yellowstone Wolves Killed by Hunters After Wandering Away From Park
Montana recently relaxed its rules on hunting wolves near the Yellowstone border, and this season, a record number of wolves that wandered outside the park’s limits have been killed. Park officials say that 20 of the animals have been killed by hunters so far this season, 15 of which were taken in Montana. The other five were shot in Wyoming and Idaho. The figures include animals from the Phantom Lake Pack, which park officials say is now considered eliminated because most or all of its members were among those killed. PHOTO: ADOBE...
Missing Dog, Tiny, Reunited With Family After Journeying All By Herself To Different Town
Tiny, a chihuahua, weighs only 4 pounds, but the little dog plays a central role in her family. So when the 10-year-old dog disappeared from her yard in Polk County, Florida, Tiny’s family was distraught. Owner Sophia Burgess plastered her neighborhood and social media with missing dog fliers and photos, but to no avail. Soon Tiny had been missing for 3 months. Photo: Facebook/Clearwater Police Department Then one day, a graying Chihuahua fitting Tiny’s description was found on Clearwater Beach, about 67 miles away. The officer...
Neglected Pregnant Dog Rescued, Gives Birth to 12 Healthy Puppies
This story was originally shared on The Animal Rescue Site. Submit your own rescue story here. Your story just might be the next to be featured on our blog! It was early one late August morning, and the temperature was forecast to be in the upper 90s to lower 100s. We had new neighbors across the street and they had tied a pit bull to the tree next to their house. The dog started relentlessly barking at about 7 that morning. At 10, I went out to water my plants. The poor dog was barking and lunging on her chain. At this time, it was already...
How Understanding Lost Cat Behavior Can Keep Them Out of the Shelter and Get Them Back Home Faster
[embedded content] At a significant 75%, the majority of cats brought into the shelter are classified as “stray.” Too many of these cats are lost but never reunited with their families because lost cat psychology is poorly misunderstood. Lost cats behave differently than lost dogs and by understanding how they think, we can reduce unnecessary intake and get cats back home where they belong. Hear from Monica Frenden-Tarant, former Maddie’s® Director of Feline Lifesaving, and cat finder extraordinaire, Kimberley Freeman,...
Let’s get to the cause of bad breath and do something about it!
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Dog Lost During Caldor Fire Found Alive On Snowy Mountain And Reunited With Family
Miracles happen every day… TLC 4 Furry Friends & Tahoe PAWS, an animal search and rescue organization, shared a heartwarming rescue story that reminds dog parents of the importance of microchips and proves you should never give up hope. A pit bull mix named Russ went missing in late August near Lake Tahoe, California. The dog was scared off by something and escaped from his owner. The concerned dog dad searched for Russ and contacted Animal Services to report him missing, but was forced to evacuate the area due to the Caldor Fire....
What iridology can tell you about your pet’s health
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...
Dogster’s Guide to Exercise
We know the importance of staying fit, but did you know fitness is also crucial for dogs? A fit dog is less likely to develop joint issues and behavioral problems. So how do you start your dog on the road to fitness? The answer depends on your dog’s age and current activity level. Here’s how to get your dog going on the path to physical fitness. First, look at his age and current fitness. ©AscentXmedia | Getty Images Puppy time: If your dog is a puppy — under 1 year of age for small to medium dogs and under 2 years...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transport webcast series, National Calls and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Webcast: Join us for a two-part transport program seriesDoes your transport program need some rejiggering? Or perhaps a transport program is a New Year’s resolution for your organization? Either way, the “Transport Program Recharge” webcast series is for you! This two-part series will first focus on creating great partnerships with your transport partners. Once you have amazing partnerships in place, increasing foster and… Learn More...
Basset Hound Gets Elected As The Mayor Of A Colorado Town
It’s official, we’ve gone to the dogs. At least that is the case in Colorado, where the town of Littleton now has a Bassett hound as an elected official. According to Denver 7 News, Mayor Kyle Schlachter, who had just recently been elected into office, said nobody asked him about the unusual ballots. It seems as if people had elected the bassett hound as mayor directly, so Schlachter has to share his title. Photo: Pixabay/jawestad Katherine Roxborough of Historic Littleton, Inc., had the following to say to the news station on the...
