What Can I Give My Dog for Pain at Home?
When your dog injures herself, you may be tempted to search through your medicine cabinet to find something to help your dog in pain — but don’t. Giving her any human over-the-counter pain medication at home could cause more harm. What can I give my dog for pain relief at home? Nothing in your medicine cabinet is safe for your dog’s pain relief. Advil, Tylenol, Aleve and other human pain medications are dangerous for dogs. Giving NSAIDs or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs made for humans to dogs can damage the kidneys...
Top Dog-Friendly Summer Road Trip Spots
Want to take a vacation, but don’t want to deal with the hassle of flying? Why not plan a road trip? The best part about road trips is that it’s easy for your pup to join as your co-pilot. If you’re still deciding where you want to go, take a look at our list of top dog-friendly summer road trip spots. Holbrook, Arizona This tiny town in Arizona is home to Holbrook Dog Park, a small but very clean park across from one of the town’s pet-friendly accommodations – but this isn’t what makes it a top...
Why Do Dogs Sit on Your Feet?
Dogs sitting on our feet is a simple act that many pet parents experience regularly, but the reason isn’t so simple. What does it mean when dogs sit on your feet? The most common reason why our dogs sit at or on our feet is to feel a sense of security. California-based dog trainer Ash Miner, a certified trick dog instructor (CTDI) who is working on a master’s degree in animal behavior, says a dog sitting on his or her parent’s feet is usually giving the pup the sense of someone having their back. It’s also to show...
Wild Filly That Roamed Outer Banks Alone For Months Has Finally Joined A Herd
Wild horses are pushed out of the herd they are born into around 2 to 3 years of age. They must find another herd to join, which usually isn’t a problem. However, one young filly in a remote part of the Outer Banks in North Carolina was seen wandering alone for months. The two-year-old filly named Alma was forcefully removed from the herd by the stallion, which is most likely her father. She was forced to roam the sandy shores alone in search of a new harem but was unsuccessful. She was spotted by many visitors who thought she was lost...
Field service and public safety resource drive
Let’s face it, animal field services professionals have an incredibly difficult job. They are in the community every day working as animal control officers, humane investigators, outreach staff, community cat trappers and provide a variety of other services. They are a vital connection between the people in your community and the services government agencies provide. That’s why the Maddie’s® Pet Forum August Resource Drive is all about Field Services and Public Safety Resources! Source: Chew On...
Ella, the mini donkey that could!
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Therapy Pony Named Mayor of English Village, Then Banned From Local Pub
Patrick the Shetland pony has brought a lot of joy to the residents of the village of Cockington in southwest England. The village loves him so much, in fact, that they recently named him mayor. Then the tide turned against him, when he was subsequently banned from the local pub. Cockington, located in Devon, is home to the The Drum Inn, a pub with a garden and an interaction pen. That’s where you’d often find Patrick the Pony, grazing between visits to local recovery groups and hospitals, where he provides therapy services. He...
‘Bossiest, Angriest’ Kitten Rescued, Becomes New Family’s Adventure Buddy
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! I lost my 22-year-old cat in 2009. She had been my kitty since I was 5, and I was heartbroken. I wanted another pet but just couldn’t bring myself to pick one; animals had always found me and I figured when the time was right, an animal would show up. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / IVABALK Fast forward two years, my husband called me and told me I needed to come to his work to pick up a tiny...
Lifesaving Paw-tnerships: How to Build and Sustain Healthy Relationships Between Rescues and Shelters
This is fundamental: Shelters and rescue organizations must work cooperatively in order to save animals in need. Having worked in large open admissions shelters, and now as a rescue director, I have witnessed thriving partnerships—as well as those that have soured. With these years of experience, an initiative I now champion is relationship-building between shelters and rescues. Here are some of the ways for shelters and rescues to best grow positive, long-lasting relationships. For Shelters: Build Personal...
Teen And Dog Survive Deadly Kentucky Flash Floods By Clinging Together On Garage Rooftop Until Help Arrived
Torrential rain in eastern Kentucky caused deadly flash flooding that is being called one of the worst flooding events in the state’s history. 17-year-old Chloe Adams witnessed the nightmare firsthand when she awoke to find her home surrounded by water. After panicking and trying to call for help, she realized she needed to come up with a plan to save herself and her dog that has been by her side since she was a toddler. As the water began to enter the home, Chloe knew she needed to swim to higher ground and wait for help to arrive....
A Beach Dog Built a Special Connection with a Traveling Couple Until a Realization Came Upon Them
Traveling is indeed good for both mind and body. It’s like picking up pieces of your soul hence the term soul searching. Jumping from one place to another will help you gain experiences that will make you wiser, collect memories to keep until old age, and meet people you never thought would complete your life. You’ll learn more about the world and yourself — you’d be surprised at how traveling is a life-changing experience. Photo: Youtube/The Dodo For a couple of RVers, Katelyn and Howard Newstate already had terrific...
A Soft Toy Causes Hilarious Moment Between Two Dogs on Instagram
Having dogs around the house will surely make your surroundings livelier. It’s like you are living with people whenever you see your dogs show their different personalities. Some dogs are friendly, and others can be seen as timid individuals. These unique personalities make them even more special and adorable. They also have quirks and funny habits that will either make their humans laugh or melt due to their cuteness. Videos on the internet prove how dogs differ from one another. Two dogs on Instagram are making people laugh, including...
Campus Cat Becomes Buddies with Professor, Who Adopts Him Just Before Winter
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! Tux was about 8-months-old when fall began to fade. His brother was taken by another professor, and I figured that this remaining green-eyed black cat would not survive on our rural campus as winter set in. CAT. PHOTO: PIXABAY / KRYSTIANWIN One day, he greeted me near the building’s front door and showed me a nest he’d made in a lilac bush. I had named him and let him in my...
Abused Tigers Are Finally Free After Years Of Torture In Roadside Tourist Attraction
Two tigers were forced to live in and be part of a roadside tourist attraction in Oklahoma. The attraction was known to trade tigers with “Tiger King” star Joe Exotic. The animals were kept in deplorable conditions and never received any medical care. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Thankfully, the tigers, Lola and Mia, were rescued when the attraction was shut down for safety and welfare violations. They were transferred to Oakland Zoo in California, where they finally received proper medical attention at the zoo’s Veterinary...
Senior Shelter Dog With Kidney Disease Finds The Perfect Person To Share Life With
When a senior dog named Hailey arrived at the ASPCA, she had a plethora of medical conditions and required treatments and surgeries in order to recover. What she also needed was a loving foster who would provide her with top notch care during her recovery to help her heal. Photo: YouTube/ASPCA Thankfully, she found that person and so much more in Barrie. When Barrie first saw the foster bulletin, she read that they were looking for a “long-term foster” for Hailey while she healed from two lumpectomies and treatment for kidney...
Distressed Dog Rescued From Hot Car Adopted By One Of The Responding NYPD Officers
One lucky dog just found his forever home with the woman who helped save his life. A small white dog was spotted in a locked car in New York City and concerned onlookers called New York City Police Department. Several officers of the 19th precinct responded to the call including Officer Aruna Maharaj. They found the distressed dog locked in the car with the windows shut. The poor pup had reportedly been in the hot car for over 2 hours before officers arrived and broke the window to free him. Hot car, hot dog rescue—thanks to caring...
How to clean and care for wounds in your dog or cat
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One million dollars in grants awarded to 107 BIPOC-led organizations across the US
Maddie’s Fund® invests its resources in a commitment to keeping pets and people together, creating a safety net of care for animals in need and operating within a culture of inclusiveness and humility. We are working towards the day when the animal welfare field more accurately represents the diversity of our country. We introduced a new grant opportunity to support the operations of U.S.-based Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-led government agencies or nonprofit animal welfare or veterinary medicine organizations. Our...
US Agency Says Reintroducing Sea Otters to Oregon is Doable and Could Improve the Ecosystem
Sea otters were once found across the North Pacific Rim, stretching from Japan through the Aleutian islands and down the Pacific coast into Mexico. At one point, their population was between 150,000 and 300,000. However, by the early 1900s, their numbers had dwindled to below 2,000 due to high demand for their fur. While the species has been recovering, a sea otter population has still not returned to Oregon. A new report says that could change, though. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a report on the feasibility of returning...
Curious Pups Crawl Into Den, Get Stuck For Hours When Giant Tortoise Blocks The Exit
Two little puppies who were in grave danger are alive and well after San Bernardino County firefighters came to the rescue to save their lives. The two curious pups made their way into an underground tortoise den in Yucca Valley, California, and ended up being stuck there for hours. Photo: YouTube/Good Morning America Not only were they in the den, but they were prevented from leaving by Oscar, a 100-pound tortoise who was blocking the exit. When the five-month-old pups were unable to get out and were quiet for hours, concerned residents...
