Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Big Dog Master Class, adoption resource drive and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. The February National Call grant giveaway winners are…This past Monday and Friday, Maddie’s Fund® gave four organizations/people a $2,500 grant just for attending the February National Calls! These grants were picked at random. The February winners from the Animal Welfare Leadership Roundup group are: Emily Klehm, South Suburban Humane Society (Chicago Heights, IL) Alexis Pagoulatos, Animal Rescue League of Berks County … Learn More...
Therapy Dog Helps Ease Fear & Anxiety For Patients At The Dentist
Kids are not the only ones who are afraid of going to the dentist; adults can be just as fearful. In fact, nearly one in three Americans have dental anxiety and fear. One dentist in New York City has hired a new employee whose only job is to comfort these patients who might be feeling anxious and scared. Luna is a spaniel-mix trained therapy dog who helps ease the fears of Dr. Carlos Huerta’s patients while they’re in the dental chair at The Dental Boutique. She improves their dental experience and makes their visits as pain-free...
Former Media Executive Has Found His Calling: Saving Donkeys’ Lives
When you see Ron King surrounded by donkeys on his 75-acre ranch in Northern California, you would never believe that he is the former Senior Vice President of Time Inc., where he managed sales and marketing for well-known brands. Unfortunately, when Time Inc. was sold in 2018, King’s position at the company was eliminated, forcing him to find jobs freelancing. But when COVID-19 hit, it made it very difficult for King to find work. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Then he received a call from his friend Phil Selway, a prominent pop art...
Cow Spared By Butcher For Being Too Small Is Adopted By Family & Thinks He’s A Puppy
When you look at Delbur, you would probably just assume that he’s a calf since he is so small. But at two years old, Delbur is fully grown. His small size is what saved him from being slaughtered and gave him a second chance at a wonderful life. Posted by Delbur’s Days on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 The Jersey cow was intended for meat, but the butcher spared his life since he was on the smaller side, most likely because he was picked on by the other cows in the herd. The family who has now adopted him as their pet took this...
His Family Gave Up On Him, But Rescuers Gave Him A Second Chance
Pote’s owners said that he was sick and wouldn’t eat, and that therefore he needed to be put to sleep. Of course rescuers from Sidewalk Specials thought otherwise and gave him a second chance at life. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk Specials Despite his owners claiming he wouldn’t eat, he gobbled up every bit of food that rescuers gave him, as if he had been starved for so long. Rescuers brought him to the veterinary hospital in Cape Town, where he would be examined and finally receive proper medical care. Photo: YouTube/Sidewalk...
Labradoodle Found Stranded On Chunk Of Floating Ice In Middle Of Frigid River
The Wyandotte Police Department, animal control, and Wyandotte Fire Department worked together to rescue a Labradoodle who had gotten loose from her owner while on a walk and ended up jumping into the freezing Detroit River. The recently adopted pup, named Lucy, managed to climb onto a chunk of floating ice, but it was drifting away in the river, preventing the dog from getting to shore. The water was also freezing, and if the dog stayed out there any longer, she could have suffered from hypothermia. Photo: YouTube/USA TODAY When rescuers...
Two Mexican Gray Wolf Pairs Released in Mexico Through International Partnership
Mexican gray wolves were once found all across the southern edge of the American Southwest and down into central Mexico. Their wild habitat has since been confined to a small portion of eastern Arizona and western New Mexico, and wildlife officials have been building up a small population in Mexico. Recently, they expanded this effort by adding two more pairs. The Arizona Game and Fish Department has shared that Mexico’s National Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) has released four of the endangered wolves into the state of...
Kitten Helps Grieving Woman Heal From the Loss of Her Mother and Both of Her Cats
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! In the fall of 2015, after having lost my mom earlier that year in May and having lost my Jasper and Ella B (commonly known as ‘my twins’/ both cats) as well, I was not ready to adopt another kitten. As fall came around, so did another batch of feral kittens, and along with it, some healing in my heart from all the loss I had gone through. KITTEN. PHOTO: PIXABAY / DIG-DEEPER...
10 Heroic Dogs Who Show Why We Celebrate National K9 Veterans Day
March 13 is National K-9 Veterans Day, a special day set aside to honor all the brave military dogs working hard to keep our country safe. Here are 10 inspiring stories about loyal military K9s who used their keen senses, speed, and strength to protect their fellow soldiers, even when it meant risking their lives. Please join us in celebrating these brave four-legged heroes on National K-9 Veterans Day! Photo: Flickr/Arctic Warrior Sgt. Stubby This former stray played a critical role during WW1, where he bravely accompanied troops to the...
Choosing chews for your dog
With all the options available, how is a pet parent supposed to choose between all the chews? Here are a few factors to consider when selecting a safe product for your dog. You’re trying to purchase a natural chew (pig ear, bone, etc.) for your dog – and you’re overwhelmed by the possibilities. We get it! There are so many options, and it can feel pointless, because let’s face it, dogs don’t necessarily have the most discerning palate. Here are a few factors that will help you narrow it down. Age Size Chewing...
This Is a Call for Innovators and Entrepreneurs to Help Us End Pet Homelessness
Mar 11, 2022 An estimated one million pets will be dying in shelters this year because they haven’t been adopted—or weren’t kept out of the shelter with safety net programs to support people and pets. Meanwhile, in some parts of the country, there are not enough cats and dogs for the people who want to adopt them. See the issue? There is a veterinarian shortage, exacerbated by more people bringing pets into their homes during the pandemic. Vet prices are going up to meet the increased demand. This is leaving more and more...
Dr. Aziza Explains How to Pick the Best Freshpet Product for Your Dog or Cat
When it comes to choosing food for your pet, it can be hard to know where to start. Even once you’ve decided to go with real, fresh food straight from the fridge, how do you know which recipe is best? Freshpet vet, Dr. Aziza, is here to answer your top questions about the various types of Freshpet’s healthy dog food products and which ones may be appropriate for different types of health needs and preferences. How should I go about picking the best protein for my pet? There are many factors that determine the best protein for your...
Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food was inspired by pet stories
A lot of heart – and soul – goes into this natural, healthy pet food. Chicken Soup for the Soul has become a household name over the years. Most of us are familiar with these popular books, and have found ourselves inspired and uplifted by their stories. But Chicken Soup for the Soul isn’t confined to books alone – it’s also a pet food! “Chicken Soup for the Soul Pet Food was founded in 2004,” says Jeanne Blandford, the company’s Senior Director of Marketing. “The story behind it is quite...
Australian Shepherd
Are you the proud parent of an Australian Shepherd who’s looking to learn more or are you thinking about getting an Australian Shepherd? Learn the facts about this breed here. Quick Facts About the Australian Shepherd Australian Shepherds are perfect for outdoorsy types. Photography ©Anna-av | Getty Images. Weight: 50 – 65 pounds | male40 – 55 pounds | female Height: 20 – 23 inches | male18 – 21 inches | female Australian Shepherds are vigorous, well-proportioned and rustic dogs — a little longer than...
Little Kitten Saved From ‘Horrible’ Big Cat Rescue
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 had been volunteering at a tiger and big cat “rescue” in Indiana (a HORRIBLE place that was shut down a few years later) for a while. It was heartbreaking, but I was hoping that MAYBE it just needed a few more volunteers to help it get ‘back on its feet.’ So for a summer, my husband and I went on weekends to help out. The very last weekend that I volunteered at...
Meet The Lucky Dogs Flying To Safety On Our “Luck of the Irish” Flight to Freedom
St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner, and this year, we’ve decided to celebrate by sharing good fortune with shelter pets in need. On Thursday, March 17, we’re teaming up with Greater Good Charities to fly 40 at-risk shelter dogs to safety on our “Luck of the Irish” Flight to Freedom, which will travel from Lousiana to Idaho on St. Patrick’s Day. Our “Luck of the Irish” Flight To Freedom will fly 40 at-risk shelter pets to safety in Idaho. Photo: Greater Good Charities/Ellie Snyder Each...
A natural approach to flea and tick control
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...
Owner Throws Quinceañera For Dog’s 15th Birthday
Reaching 15 is a big milestone for people, often representing the transition from child to adult. In some cultures, the occasion is marked with a huge celebration called a Quinceañera. Typically, Quinceañeras are for girls turning 15. They’re to celebrate the passage from girlhood to womanhood. But one lucky pup was treated to a Quinceañera of her own, but it was to celebrate her passage into her golden years! Since dogs have much shorter lifespans than people, they usually reach adulthood between one and two years...
Photos Show Caring People Sheltering In Ukraine With Their Pets
CLICK HERE to help provide nourishing meals and critical supplies to people and animals fleeing from attack in Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine began in late February, people have been fleeing the country. Many of those who stayed behind have been sheltering in bomb shelters and in underground metro stations. The logistics of hiding out in a bomb shelter or metro station are hard enough for a single person or family, having to take just what they can carry and often leave at a moment’s notice. But for those with pets,...
A Judge Makes a Child’s Dream Come True by Letting Him Adopt Teddy Bears
Six adorable teddy bears, and their names are Mr. Denham, Baby Denham, Brown Bear, Bamboo, Special Teddy Jr., and Tiny. Now all of these teddies are adopted family members of a seven-year-old child who is going through the adoption process himself. Yes, the adoption is officially approved by a family court in Western Australia, which warmly responded to the child’s request to adopt his teddy bears. Photo: Flickr/Leonid Mamchenkov Earlier, this child made an appeal to the family court to adopt his favorite stuffed animals. The family...
