The H in HASS: Q&A
[embedded content] When people experience a crisis, it often leads to being separated from the pets they love. The Human Animal Support Services project is a collective of animal welfare organizations working to create a system to better support pets and their people. In this live webinar, HASS leaders came together to continue the discussion of human services, animal services, and, overall, the “H” in HASS. Dr. Ellen Jefferson, President and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!; Vincent Medley, Maddie’s® Director of Human Animal...
Are Yew Plants Killing Elk in Utah?
Since January, elk have been mysteriously dying in Utah, baffling wildlife officials there as to the cause. Now the big question is could a popular landscaping plant be responsible for the spate of deaths? It started with a couple of elk that died in Mapleton, about 50 miles southeast of Salt Lake City. Conservation officials couldn’t determine any obvious signs of how or why the animals died, Utah Department of Natural Resources spokesperson Faith Jolley stated. Two days passed when reports of another pair of deceased elk in the same...
Does Your Dog Have Anxiety? There’s a Product for That
If your dog has anxiety, he no longer has to struggle with it alone. Over the past 10 years, anxiety products for dogs have grown so much that there is sure to be an anxiety tool that will help your dog’s specific issues. We look at the four main strategies used to calm anxiety and top dog anxiety products to try in each one. Now, let’s dig into it. Strategy 1: Squash anxiety by giving your dog something to do $12.99. Get Outside Refillable Squirrel Toy; doggijuana.com A known way to calm anxiety in dogs is exercise, so play...
Stray Cat Found With An Arrow Through His Neck Is Rescued And Named Cupid
Warning: Graphic images below. A Pennsylvania woman looked out her window and immediately called for help when she spotted a neighborhood cat in her backyard with an arrow through his neck. Perkiomen Animal Hospital received the call and reached out to local cat rescue Stray Cat Blues to see if they could help. The rescue immediately responded and went in search of the abused cat. “After seeing the pictures of this injured cat, we knew we could not rest until we found him, and we immediately started searching. Many hours were spent...
Massachusetts Firefighters Rush To Save Dog Who Fell Through Ice Into Frigid Pond
Wareham Fire Department received a call early Saturday morning about a dog who needed to be rescued after she fell through the ice on a pond. To make matters worse, the air temperature was below zero. According to the Mayo Clinic, “If the windchill drops below negative 15 degrees Fahrenheit, which is not unheard of in the northern half of the U.S., frostbite can set in within half an hour.” Firefighters immediately responded. They arrived and spotted the dog struggling in the water about 150 feet offshore. The local heroes suited...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Animal Care Expo, free help and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Animal Care Expo is coming in April!The Humane Society of the United States Animal Care Expo 2023 will be in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 3-6! The annual conference will have nearly 100 sessions, with a select number being live-streamed this year. If you’re making the trip to Louisiana this year, you won’t want to miss the following sessions, sponsored by Maddie’s… Learn More Support more pets and people in your community with this...
What Is a Low-Sodium Dog Food?
Just like their pet parents, some dogs may need a low-sodium diet. In fact, “Overall, dogs need proportionately less sodium than we do,” says Dr. Jon Nauss, medical director at the Irvine Valley Veterinary Hospital Primary Care & Integrative Medicine in California. What is low-sodium dog food? Many low-sodium dog foods are not specifically labeled as “low sodium.” Nathan Elam, Ph.D., a consulting nutritionist for Nutrition Service Associates and Inline Nutrition, consults on recipe formulations for numerous pet...
How Much to Tip a Dog Groomer
It’s common practice to tip people who work in service industries, like food servers or hair stylists. That same tipping practice is applied to professional dog groomers whenever they groom a dog to the guardian’s liking, says Susan Divine Sholar, president of the American Professional Pet Groomers Association. But how much should you tip a dog groomer? According to Susan, it’s basically the same as any other service industry, around 15 to 20%. When do you tip a dog groomer? Susan says you should tip a dog groomer if...
Are Mushrooms Safe for Dogs and Cats?
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10 Ways Cats Show You They Love You
Cat owners show our love to our felines pretty regularly, by snuggling them, giving them treats, and letting them take half of our pillows while we’re sleeping. How do cats feel about us, though? They can be pretty fond in return, and here are some sure fire signs your cat loves you. They’re Your Furry Shadow PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / MARY LYNN STRAND Are you ever able to use the bathroom without seeing a pair of kitty paws reaching out underneath the closed door? Or, if the door was open long enough for those paws and their owner to...
5 Animals That Have Amazing Superpowers
Animals have certain abilities that can be called superpowers because they are, essentially, extremely extraordinary skills that make them superior to other species. Think about it for a second– Imagine a human having the ability to camouflage like an octopus, or have the most basic ability of a bird to fly. Superhuman powers for us but they’re just a natural skill for these animals. Here are some of the top animals that have superpowers Dogs PHOTO: Unsplash/Jamie Street I swear I’m not biased when I list dogs first on this...
Struggling Pigeon Saved After He Was Dyed Pink For Gender Reveal & Tossed Onto Streets
A pigeon has been rescued after he was used for entertainment and thrown onto the streets when no longer needed. A Good Samaritan, who just happened to be a bird lover, spotted the pink-colored pigeon wondering around Manhattan’s Madison Square Park. They brought the king pigeon, a domestic breed, to the Wild Bird Fund, a nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation and education center. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Staff named the pigeon Flamingo, and said he was in bad shape, showing signs of long-term malnutrition. They suspect someone had...
Masked Intruder In Utah Home Is Released Back Into the Wild
Usually the only “visitor” who would enter a home through the chimney is Santa, but that was not the case for one Utah family. Conservation biologists at the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources were notified about a rarely seen animal who found its way into a local home through the chimney. Officials posted, “We worked with the homeowner to set traps inside the room with the fireplace and, within the day, the animal was trapped and released!” Screenshot: Facebook/Utah Division of Wildlife Resources The animal was a...
30-Year-Old Dog From Portugal Named World’s Oldest Dog
A couple weeks after a Chihuahua named Spike earned the Guinness World Records for Oldest Living Dog, the title has been passed on to a 30-year-old dog from Portugal. Meet Bobi. Screenshot: YouTube/Guinness World Records The purebred Rafeiro do Alentejo lives on a farm in the rural village of Conqueiros with the Costa family. He has broken two records and is now the World’s Oldest Living Dog and World’s Oldest Dog Ever. His age was confirmed and announced as 30 years 266 days old on February 1st. Bobi’s owner, Leonel Costa...
Must-Have Cold-Weather Gear for Dogs
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Baby Goat Adorably Tries to Stand Up with Her Supportive Dog Best Friend
Lots of animals can sense when someone needs help, whether it’s another creature or a human. People often witness dogs behaving this way, making them known for aiding in search and rescue operations. Films and cartoon shows would often use Saint Bernards as a reference for helping and providing first aid to those who need it. Dogs are undoubtedly great with a lot of things — they surely deserve to be recognized for all their contributions to society. They won’t think twice about helping someone. The world has been blessed...
Flightless Pigeon Finds Happiness in the Company of Dogs
Flying is important for birds because it makes them unique from other species and is extremely beneficial. They can go from one place to another without worrying about transportation. Their ability to fly has given them the freedom to soar and see the world from a different view. Birds have always symbolized confidence and reaching dreams hence the quote, “spread your wings and fly.” The skies and treetops are where they rule — their survival heavily depends on their special skill. Photo: Youtube/GeoBeats Animals However,...
Dog Person Forms Bond With Cat And Teaches Him How To Play Fetch
Many people will argue that you’re either a cat person or a dog person, and there are others who will make the argument that you can be both. Personally, I think that there’s truth to both statements and that lots of people would fall in the middle but maybe have a preference for one more than the other. I’m certainly more of a cat person over a dog person if I had to choose. Photo: YouTube/The Dodo People are either cat or dog people for many different reasons. Personally, I’m more of a cat person because I appreciate...
Dog Who’s Terrified Of Cats Becomes Nanny To Foster Kittens
The Beatles were right when they said that all you need is love. It’s the power of love that can really make a difference in someone’s life – including the lives of animals. Phoebe the dog was a very scared and timid little pooch when she came into the care of her owner. But with a little love she adjusted, but she was still frightened of a lot of things – including cats. Photo: TikTok/@bordernerd But Phoebe ended up having to confront her fears when her owner took on some foster kittens, and the change was amazing!...
Dog Argues Back When Baby Throws A Tantrum
Dogs and babies have such a hilarious dynamic. There are tons of videos of kids and dogs being the best of friends and getting into all sorts of mischief together. But some od the videos are just downright adorable, and these two are no exception. Photo: YouTube/Tyler Rockwood One dog, Pele, has quite a bond with his favorite tiny human, Zoe. The little baby can be very fussy sometimes – as babies often are – and Pele has the cutest reaction of sympathy. Photo: YouTube/Tyler Rockwood As it turns out, whenever the baby cries, the...
