Jamie Lee Curtis’ Tribute to Betty White at the Oscars Received a Surprise from John Travolta
“I’m the luckiest person in the world. My life is divided in absolute half: half animals, half show business. I have to stay in show business to pay for my animal work!” Betty White was so filled with joy as she expressed those words in an interview with TV Guide in 2009. The iconic actress finally passed away in December 2021, just weeks before her 100th birthday. As she paid tribute to Betty White at the Oscars, Jamie Lee Curtis wanted to remind everyone that White’s animal welfare advocacy was as precious as her...
7 Easy Ways To Help Animals This Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated by over a billion people in 193 countries. Every year on April 22nd people reflect on how they can help make the planet a better place for all who call it home. Sadly, human actions cause a lot of damage to the environment and animals. Many species are facing extinction due to habitat loss caused by deforestation, pollution, lack of food sources, overhunting, and so much more. Photo: Pixabay/ Panupong Lithkai We must act now to ensure these animals are around for future generations. Join us in rebuilding what we have...
The Story Behind International Guide Dog Day
International Guide Dog Day has been held every year on the last Wednesday in April since 1992, honoring guide dogs and the work they do for the blind. As Bark Post reports, there is evidence dogs have been helping the blind in ancient Rome. Officially, guide dogs are credited to Johann Wilhelm Klein, who founded the Institute for the Education of the Blind in Vienna. Klein detailed his method for training guide dogs in 1819, but Guide Dogs wouldn’t be widely used until about 100 years later. Guide dogs provide assistance for the blind,...
An Overview of Plant-Based Dog Food
Plant based dog food is a trend that has been steadily catching on in the industry as pet parents look for more ways to be sustainable and lower their carbon footprint. As the trend experiences a boom in popularity, pet parents have become much more interested in learning more about plant-based options. After all, dogs need to get a certain amount of nutrients such as proteins, fats, water, vitamins, minerals, and carbohydrates, and consumers want to be sure that these needs are addressed in plant-based recipes. Freshpet realizes that it is...
Freshpet on Choosing the Best Dog Food Brands and Products
Pet parents always want to be able to rest assured that they are giving their dogs the best brands and products for their needs. With so many great options out there, however, it can be a bit daunting to ensure that we are picking products for the right reasons. Freshpet acknowledges that there are many ways that work towards making more informed purchasing decisions for the betterment of our furry friends. Here, Freshpet includes a few tried and true methods that can be used to help pet parents choose from the best dog food brands available....
Herbal Shampoo & Hot-Spot Treatments
Dogs get skin issues, just like we do, depending on the weather, allergens in the air and grass, or various bug bites. Signs of discomfort can be persistent scratching or itching, biting or licking their paws, or picking at a particularly irritated or infected spot, called a hot spot. Wouldn’t it be convenient to whip up your own customized batch of calming shampoo or rinse in less than 30 minutes, depending on your dog’s ailments? It may sound intimidating, but making a shampoo or rinse at home is doable for beginning DIYers. And...
Baby Kookaburra Shows Off Its Signature Laugh
You’ve probably heard of the kookaburra bird before. Even if you’re not in Australia, you’re likely familiar with the children’s song, “Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree Song.” The iconic birds are known for their distinguishable laugh. It’s hard to mistake! In Bunya, Queensland, Australia, a wildlife caregiver-in-training captured the moment a baby kookaburra let out an adorable laugh and it’s too cute! Photo: YouTube/ViralHog They shared with ViralHog that the bird, nicknamed Baby or...
Dog Rescued From Roadside Learns To Walk Again
When Larisa with Fond Leona came across an abandoned dog on the side of the road, she didn’t hesitate to stop and help. The poor pup, who they named Bimul, had been dumped by his owner when the owner found out the dog was sick. Bimul was suffering from a rare genetic condition known as muscle atrophy. He couldn’t walk and was clearly in pain as he lay stranded on the roadside. Photo: YouTube/Animal Shelter After taking him in for an examination, rescuers discovered that all four of his legs had problems. They didn’t know if...
Neglected Horse Rescued From Cruel ‘Walking Show’ Industry
A horse named Pride is now living out his days in peace after being rescued from the cruel “Walking Show” industry in Tennessee. The horse was rescued by the Humane Society of the United States after suffering for several years. The poor horse was kicked, neglected, abused, and forced to perform “Big Lick” for show. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Big Lick is performed by horses who lift their legs high in a strut. From the outside, it may look innocent, but the methods they use to make the horses walk that way are far from...
Middle Schooler Runs Off The School Bus To Save His Dog From A House Fire
We have all heard the stories of heroic dogs coming to the aid of their humans during medical emergencies, dangerous situations and disasters. On the morning of December 2 a 14-year-old boy proved that a person’s devotion to their pet can be just as strong when he raced to the aid of his dog Zach during a fire at their home. Mike Assi of Phoenix, Arizona had just boarded the bus when he saw smoke pouring from his house. His mother and sister had already left for the day, but 8-year-old dog Zach was trapped inside. Mike shouted for the...
NBA Champion Kevin Love and His Dog, Vestry, Celebrate Milk-Bone’s New Treat Flavor
https://s36700.pcdn.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Milk-Bone-Birthdays-Animation.mp4 ©Cleveland Cavaliers Dogster.com recently had the opportunity to sit down with Kevin Love of the Cleveland Cavaliers to discuss his love for his dog, Vestry, and their new partnership with Milk-Bone. On April 4, 2022, Milk-Bone launched its newest flavor: Birthday Dog Treat. This treat is all about celebrating our four-legged family members. To help celebrate this milestone, Milk-Bone tapped NBA Champion and All-NBA player Kevin Love and his beloved...
How We Celebrate Earth Day Every Day at Freshpet
At Freshpet, we consider every day Earth Day. This is because we’re on a mission to do the right thing – which includes working towards a cleaner, more sustainable world. To celebrate Earth Day 2022, let’s take a look at how we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible from our kitchens to yours. How our ingredients support the planet We believe in supporting local farmers whose labor and environmental practices align with our own. And when we say local, we really mean it. While 96% of our ingredients are...
Ageless Paws – helping pet lovers return the favor
Ageless Paws founder, Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Sinatra, took 40 years of human heart health expertise and created a company devoted to the pets his patients loved the most. With adoring gazes, unbridled affection, loyalty and constant companionship, our pets genuinely love us for who we are – free of judgements and conditions. This special bond is the reason why Dr. Stephen Sinatra – a physician, certified nutrition specialist and bioenergetic psychotherapist – gave his patients the unusual prescription of getting a dog or...
Share your best foster resources with your peers!
Every month, Maddie’s® Pet Forum conducts resource drives. This month the focus is on foster care! These resources can be an invaluable tool for your organization. No need to reinvent the wheel when someone else has already done it! Are you looking for inspiration for a new foster handbook? We got your covered. Looking for a foster agreement? Look no further. Need foster day trip guidance? We’ve got that! There are currently 78 foster resources available and we want more! And for an extra incentive (other than the gift of...
Dog Finds His Way Home After Going Missing For A Week
Our pets aren’t just an extension of our family – they are our family. That is why when one of them goes missing, it becomes a living nightmare. Back in March, Steven Beltran and his family faced every dog owner’s worst nightmare after their dog Brownie, went missing. The small dog had gotten loose after the family’s gate was left open by accident. They spent a week searching for their beloved Brownie, the searches lasting well into the late evening hours and starting early in the morning. The family, who live in...
Puppy Wandering the Streets Finds Home at Christmastime
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! This little guy was abandoned in our neighborhood sometime around Christmas. We first saw him running down the street and thought he was someone’s pup who had gotten out. A week or so later, we saw him again on the bridge behind our house near the creek and woods. DOG. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK / KRISCHIMEIER After several tries at catching him, we went and bought a large live animal trap....
Following Steelers Quarterback Dwayne Haskins’ Death, Fans Donate to His Favorite Animal Rescue
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed April 9 after being hit by a dump truck on a highway. Fans and teammates of the 24-year-old took to social media over the weekend to mourn a life lost too soon, and some have decided to honor the player in a special way. Wolf Trap Animal Rescue in Virginia, which Haskins had supported in the past, saw more than quadruple its usual donation volume in the days following the deadly collision. This came as fans across social media encouraged each other to honor Haskins with these...
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Apr 13, 2022 Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match. The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique...
Austin FC 2023 Mascots of the Match copy
Apr 13, 2022 Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match. The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique...
Austin FC 2022 Mascots of the Match
Apr 13, 2022 Since the inaugural season in 2021, Austin FC and Austin Pets Alive! have partnered up to showcase eligible dogs as honorary Austin FC mascots at each regular-season home match. The first-of-its-kind partnership features APA! dogs through social media outreach and in-venue activations during each match at Q2 Stadium, all in support of Austin’s status as the country’s largest “no-kill” city and the promotion of APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts through this unique...
