Breed-Specific Restrictions Linked To Racial Discrimination In The Insurance Industry
Breed-specific legislation (BSL) is the blanket term for laws that either regulate or ban certain dog breeds in an effort to decrease dog attacks on humans and other animals. According to the ASPCA, BSL doesn’t solve the problem of dangerous dogs, merely serving to discriminatory laws. These laws enforce the stigma of naturally aggressive dogs and further the misconception that the public is best served by such restrictions. Breed profiling is also used as a way to discriminate against individuals based on their class or race. ...
Oil versus water – the benefits of water soluble CBD
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...
Do Dogs Get Jealous?
Jackie Brown Pet expert Jackie Brown has spent 20 years following her passion for animals as a writer and editor in the pet publishing industry. She is contributing writer for National Geographic’s Complete Guide to Pet Health, Behavior, and Happiness: The Veterinarian’s Approach to At-Home Animal Care (April 2019) and author of the book It’s Raining Cats and Dogs: Making Sense of Animal Phrases (Lumina Press, 2006). Jackie is a regular contributor to pet and veterinary industry media and is the former editor of numerous pet...
Louisiana “Dog Lady” Helps Neighborhood Strays Survive Deadly Hurricane
As Hurricane Ida barreled down on Louisiana, thousands of people were ordered to evacuate ahead of the deadly storm. But one Louisiana resident, Ms. Jill, refused to leave her house in Golden Meadows, even though her hometown lay in the hurricane’s path. Her reason? Ms. Jill–who is lovingly known as the “dog lady” around town–-couldn’t bear the thought of leaving her pets or any neighborhood strays without somebody to care for them. Lily survived Hurricane Ida with the help of the local “dog...
Austin Pets Alive! & American Pets Alive! Fly 41 Shelter Dogs From Euthanasia Lists to Loving Homes
Oct 21, 2021 At 4 a.m. on Sunday, our transport team loaded 41 dogs on a plane to safety. These pets came from nine overcrowded, under-resourced Texas animal shelters where they faced death. Caramel, Roux, Penn, Crimson, and 37 other dogs were flown to shelters in Idaho, Utah, and Colorado, to be adopted into loving homes. Austin Pets Alive! and American Pets Alive! coordinated this lifesaving transport, connecting the Texas shelters with receiving organizations Animal Friends Alliance, Idaho Humane Society, Freedom Bound Hounds, My Second...
Dozens Of Birds At Risk Of Dying After Oil Spill Wreaks Havoc On Their Home
Wildlife officials have rescued dozens of oil-covered birds from the Orange County, California shoreline after an oil spill has wreaked havoc on their home. The birds were rushed to US Davis Wildlife Health Center, where they underwent cleaning and rehabilitation with wildlife experts from the Oiled Wildlife Care Network. A bird’s feathers are structured tightly together, which helps the bird stay warm, dry, and buoyant. Unfortunately, when the bird gets oil on it, it separates the feathers and leaves the bird cold and waterlogged. In...
How natural remedies promote healthy balance in animals
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...
Woman Battling Bronchitis Finds Cat Outside Who Helps Nurse Her Back to Health
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! Easter 2014, I was sick with severe bronchitis. I took a nap, suddenly woke at 9:30 p.m. I decided to take the trash out and look at the stars. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY/GABRIELE M. REINHARDT As I opened the front door, I noticed two pairs of eyes in the dark. Turning on the porch light, I saw two cats – one striped and one all white. I went outside, the striped cat ran off, and the white...
6-Year-Old Boy Asks For Pet Supplies For Animal Shelter Instead Of Gifts For His Birthday
Children are our future and if they are anything like Conrad, the world is going to be a better place. Animal shelters are always in need of pet food, cat litter, and other pet supplies, but these items are not usually on a young boy’s birthday list. A 6-year-old boy from Ohio is going viral for his compassion for animals and thoughtful gift. Conrad just celebrated his 6th birthday and received just what he asked for – pet food and supplies. He received over 100-pounds of pet supplies and donated it to the shelter pets at SPCA...
The Sad Truth About Free Pets On Craigslist
The stories are heartbreaking. Finding an online ad for a free pet optimistic owners meet their furry new friends with excitement only to see the animal’s health fail, their lives cut short, and veterinary bills skyrocket. “There are TOO MANY backyard breeders who are only in it to try to turn ‘easy’ profits,” writes the Introverted Vet, an Emergency Veterinarian in Australia. “There is no realization of how much actual planning responsible breeding involves, nor is there understanding that breeding can be...
