A Recent Wedding Included Adoptable Shelter Pets at an Unforgettable Reception
As of late, recent trends in nuptials have tended toward destination weddings that include lavish ceremonies in exotic locations. They’re often pricey and preclude many guests from attending. That is apparently changing with what is hopefully a new trend on the horizon: including adoptable shelter pets available at after-parties and receptions. Hip, hip, hooray!!!!!!! It’s about time more people took to raising awareness of rescue animals. Photo: TikTok/@fairytail_petcare Wedding Trends According to a piece in The Washington Post,...
Bull Elk Sightings Increasing in Iowa, “No Longer Uncommon”
Elk sightings on trail cams have been increasing in Iowa, according to state wildlife officials. This comes after numerous reports from individuals who were more than a little surprised to capture footage of the animals on their cameras. “I had reports coming in weekly to my office all fall,” noted Josh Gansen, a wildlife biologist with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Saylorville Wildlife Unit, in a news release. “It’s to the point that it’s no longer uncommon.” Photo: Pixabay/MemoryCatcher...
Thank You for Supporting Our Good Packs Program in 2022!
We here at GreaterGood would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to you for donating to our causes in 2022! Thanks to generous donations from readers like you, we’ve been able to help so many people and pets and make such a difference in the health of our planet in the past year. Our goal was to raise $4 million in 2022, and we’re excited to report that we hit that goal ($4,182,502 in total)! Photo: Greater Good CharitiesChicago Veterans Event We’d like to say a special thank you to those who donated during our end-of-year...
Here’s Why The Giant Panda Is In Danger, And How You Can Help
The giant panda, Ailuropoda melanoleuca, is one of the most beloved and recognizable animals in the world. With its distinctive black and white fur and docile nature, the panda has become a symbol of conservation efforts worldwide. Unfortunately, despite its popularity, the panda is facing a number of threats that could drive it to extinction. Photo: Adobe Stock / Andrea IzzottiThe giant panda, a symbol of conservation efforts, faces ongoing threats to their survival. One of the primary threats to the panda population is habitat loss,...
Shelter Animals Are Safe, Fed, and Well Cared For Thanks To Your Generous Donations
2022 was a tough year for animal shelters, but your generous donations helped them feed and care for homeless dogs and cats. Animal shelters experienced an increase in intakes and a decrease in adopters putting a strain on their already minimal budgets. You helped their dollar go farther and save even more pets. The year ended on a high note. GreaterGood set a $4 million fundraising goal for 2022 and with your donations we not only met it but surpassed it! We want to thank you for your support all year, but especially during our Greater...
New Movie Features Rescued Siberian Husky
A Siberian Husky named Caleb is the star of a new movie called The Year of the Dog about a man struggling with sobriety and his bond with an athletic rescue dog. The movie started as an independent feature film premiering at the 2022 Chelsea Film Festival in New York and in February will be released in theaters nationwide. What makes Caleb the rescue dog a hit on screen? Before landing the role of Yup’ik, Caleb bounced around from shelters to fosters homes, often labeled as too playful and energetic for adoption. It was that spunk that...
Can CBD help dogs with cancer?
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Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Shelter cat foster program study webcast, resource drive and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. How to be open to new ideas at your animal organizationWant to be more open and inclusive at your animal well-being organization, but not sure where to begin? Looking at your current policies is a great starting point. This is what Allison Cardona of the County of Los Angeles Animal Care and Control and Alex Tonner, Paws for Life K9s, talk about in a huddle… Learn More January Resource Drive on Maddie’s® Pet ForumDo you have Pet Support...
Photographer Captures Close-Up Video Of Cat Lapping Up Spilled Milk
If you’ve ever watched a cat lap up some milk, you know just how entertaining it can be. The way they use their tongues is so fascinating but it can be hard to really see what’s going on in real time. Thankfully, a cat photographer based in Germany managed to film a close-up video of his cat lapping up some spilled milk and the result is incredible. Photo: TikTok/@furryfritz You see, “Catographer” Nils Jacobi of Furry Fritz didn’t just film the cat straight on, he angled his camera under a sheet of glass that the...
Frontier Is Giving Away Free Flights For People Who Adopt These Kittens
Frontier Airlines is offering free flight vouchers up to $1,000 for people willing to adopt one of three special rescue kittens. The airline shared on Facebook that the three kittens were taken in by the Las Vegas Animal Foundation and will soon be looking for new homes. The stray rescue kittens were given the names Spirit, Delta, and Frontier. Frontier wrote in its Facebook post: “We were so delighted and honored to have a kitten named after us we decided to give away flight vouchers to whoever adopts the kittens.” According to...
Man Can’t Believe His Eyes! A Deer is Enjoying a Swim in the Ocean
“I was super curious about it, so I ran to try and catch up,” Gerry Baker told The Dodo. It looks huge and Baker was wondering what kind of creature it was which appeared to be having fun with the waves. To Baker’s astonishment, the animal was a deer! first “You could tell he was having a good time. There were moments where it looked like he was intentionally crashing into or even trying to ride the waves. I kind of got the sense that he had done it before because he had gotten out of the water so easily,” said...
Skin Cells from a Dead Sumatran Rhino: Key to the Survival of this Critically-Endangered Species
“Even though our work is attempting to make the seemingly impossible possible – i.e., to ensure the survival of animals that would otherwise probably disappear from our planet – it must remain an exception and not become the rule. Despite all the buzz around what we are doing in the lab, this can at best make a small contribution to saving these rhinos from extinction. The protection and conservation of the animals’ few remaining habitats is at least equally important,” said Dr. Vera Zywitza, a stem cell...
Dog Breaks World Record For Jumping Rope On His Hind Legs
A dog named Balu recently broke the world record for the most skips by a dog on the hind legs in 30 seconds! Balu performed the jump roping alongside his owner, Wolfgang Lauenburger. They trained diligently before attempting the record and their hard work really paid off! Photo: Instagram/@guinnessworldrecords According to the Guinness World Records, Balu and Wolfgang live in Stuckenbrock, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany and “trained very hard to achieve this title.” The organization shared a video of the impressive feat on...
Dad Cries Tears Of Joy When He Realizes He Can Adopt His Foster Dog
Fostering rescue animals is a tough but rewarding job. It’s so important to offer these animals a temporary place between rescue and forever home – it allows more animals to be saved and is really such a critical part of the rescue process. However, it’s also exhausting. Not only do you have to put in a lot of effort to care for each foster dog as your own, but you also have to say goodbye at some point. It can be heartbreaking. Photo: YOuTube/We Love Animals Doug and Michelle know the realities of fostering all too well....
Dachshund Refuses To Go Potty In -31 Degree Weather
An adorable Dachsund in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada was in for quite a surprise when his owner opened the door to let him go potty. The little black Dachshund, Shreddy, was all prepared for his potty break with a warm sweater and everything. Photo: Flickr/Heidi G License: CC BY 2.0 If you’re familiar with Alberta, Canada you know that it can get quite cold there, especially over the winter months. While Shreddy may be used to the cold weather, he wasn’t prepared for the chill when his owner opened the door and he felt the -35 C (-31...
Beagle Puppy Loves Birdwatching Alongside His Feline BFF
Dogs and cats may be notorious enemies, but in reality, they can be the best of friends. They can especially grow close when they find common ground – either a favorite game or a pastime to do together. A beagle and kitty in North Liberty, Indiana have found a great way to spend time together, and that’s by watching the birds out the window. Photo: YouTube/ViralHog In an adorable video captured by the owner, 5-month-old Bo noticed his feline sibling, Jasper, sitting on the top of the couch and looking out the window. Being the...
Rescuer Saves Tiny Puppy From Freezing In -24 Degree Weather
A tiny puppy in Belecourt, North Dakota is proving to be a fighter after nearly freezing to death under a concrete porch. Rescuers with Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue found the puppy after her mama gave birth to a litter in the frigid winter conditions. Photo: Flickr/Jenni License: CC BY-SA 2.0 The rescue posted on Facebook, saying that the weather had dipped to -24 Fahrenheit and the mama dog had crawled under a concrete porch to give birth. Rescuers knew they needed to get the puppies out from under the porch before they all froze to death,...
Rare Snowy Owl Makes A California Roof Its Temporary Home And No One Knows Where It Came From
“You’re a wizard, Harry!” Seems like someone’s about to enroll in a school of witchcraft and wizardry in California. PHOTO: Unsplash/Ray Hennessy Birdwatchers and photographers alike gathered in a suburban neighborhood in California to witness a very rare wintery treat recently. The warm California winter welcomed an arctic bird of prey, the snowy owl, a species that was last seen in the area around 100 years ago. Onlookers couldn’t help but be mesmerized by the large unusual sighting. “It’s a...
How to Teach Your Dog to Fetch
Fetch is a fun game for dogs and people to play together. What is fetch? Fetch is an activity where the human throws an object, such as a dog ball or toy, and the dog retrieves it. Some dogs seem to be born to fetch, and often seek out playing fetch with their owners. But fetch doesn’t come naturally to all dogs. However, all dogs can learn to fetch and enjoy the game. Supplies needed to teach your dog to fetch: Toy or ball that your dog likes Clicker if you are clicker training Lots of training treats cut into small pieces How to...
Doctors Doubted That This Dog Will Ever Walk Again Due to Spinal Stroke, but Maggie Certainly Proved Them Wrong
It’s sad that even when dogs bring happiness to the world, they still aren’t safe from dangers and illnesses. Various diseases could steal away your dog’s life. That’s why proper care and vet visits are essential. Such health issues can severely affect their life, mainly the dog’s bodily functions. Some conditions would leave them immobilized, and it would take years to recover successfully. For instance, a spinal stroke can immensely impact your dog’s movements, specifically walking and standing up. Photo:...
