A healthy cat is a hydrated 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...
Birdwatchers Are Being Asked to Join a Search for the World’s 10 Rarest Birds
Birdwatching provides an opportunity to enjoy wildlife, get out into nature, and offer your services as a citizen scientist. Now, you may also be able to add expert scavenger hunter to your resume. Re:wild, the American Bird Conservancy, and BirdLife International are teaming up with bird enthusiasts across the globe for the Search for Lost Birds program. Using data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s eBird platform, the goal is to find 10 species that have been “lost” to science for more than 10 years. This is an offshoot...
Dog Gets Caught in the Act of Stealing Treats and Stashing Them
This story has been shared as part of the Fur Fam Story Contest. Submissions were accepted through December 5th. Voting will run from December 6th through December 31st. Three grand prize winners will receive a $500 prize, plus $2000 in cash and supplies for their favorite shelter. See all the stories here! Why the “Wonder Dog”? Well, he just makes you wonder. We are a pets on the furniture type of family. Needless to say, just like Sheldon on the Big Bang Theory, Skeeter has his “spot” and if something is in his way,...
Miranda Lambert Donates Much-Needed Supplies To Animal Shelters In Tennessee
‘Tis the season of giving, so a famous country singer visited three animal shelters in Tennessee bearing gifts. Miranda Lambert is known for her award-winning songs and her love of animals. She started MuttNation Foundation with her mom in 2009 which is focused on helping senior, special needs, and all homeless pets find forever homes. The country superstar recently went on a major shopping spree in Tractor Supply, the exclusive retailer of her MuttNation product line, and picked out thousands of dollars worth of food, toys, beds, and...
Share the Love with Subaru
Dec 21, 2021 There is a lot that can be said for this time of year! The holiday season is a time filled with love and joy, friends and family, busy calendars full of festive get-togethers, and cozy evenings at home wrapped in blankets. And at Austin Pets Alive! this is the busiest time of the year for our fundraising which is why we’re so grateful for Subaru’s Share The Love event! This holiday season marks Subaru’s 14th Share the Love event and since 2015 Austin Subaru has selected APA! as their hometown charity, raising...
How to Pet-Proof Your House for the Holidays
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but some pet parents may have to agree to disagree. It’s not uncommon for pet parents to have a tough time decorating their home for the holidays because of their pet’s knack for getting into things they shouldn’t – Christmas decor included. We’ve put together a list of ways you can pet-proof your home so you can get into the spirit without worrying about your pet this holiday season. Be mindful of your Christmas tree A live Christmas tree is the...
Is metronidazole the best choice for your dog?
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 Hailed A Hero After Saving Her Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
A husky/coonhound mix named Roxy is a hero for saving her family from carbon monoxide poisoning. The family who lives in Ankeny, Iowa, was sound asleep when their carbon monoxide detector went off, but Roxy heard the alarm and immediately alerted her sleeping family. The mild-mannered dog started to jump on and off the bed and finally managed to wake her dad, Brad Harbert. Screenshot: YouTube/WHO13 He said he knew something was wrong when Roxy woke him up in the middle of the night and that is when he heard the alarm. Roxy rushed down the...
Social Posts About Communities Helping People and Pets You Don’t Want to Miss
We know not everyone is glued to social media 24/7. But we don’t want those people—who are you?!—to miss out on these incredible, incredibly clicky, stories that we shared in 2021. Each one shows the power of community-focused sheltering to keep pets with people and out of animal shelters—they also show just how engaging these stories are! People want to know what organizations and individuals are doing to keep families together, and pets out of shelters. They want to know, and they want to help. Yes that’s us...
Tips for traveling with pets over the holidays
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...
