Dog With Festering Wound Gets Nursed Back To Health
It is shocking some of the things that stray animals will endure during their time on the streets. My family and I once adopted a cat that had been straying in our neighborhood for several weeks. He had a giant abscess on his head that had begun festering. I remember he was in pretty bad shape when we got him to the vet. We helped him recover, but then what was supposed to be two weeks of fostering him until he got adopted turned into forever. He had a pretty bad scar on his head after his recovery, but regardless of how strange he looked, he...
Trader Joe’s Released Charcuterie-Inspired Dog Treats
Snacking is a wonderful pastime. There are so many different snacks available to us, it’s hard to pick a favorite. One thing that is for certain, most of us who have dogs will often end up sharing whatever snacks we got with our canine companions – provided they’re dog-friendly, of course. Some dogs get to enjoy a little nibble of peanut butter or something of the sort, but the lucky few get little bits of meat. And let’s be honest, our dogs love everything meat. That is why the newest snack release from Trader...
Pit Bull Finally Gets Adopted After 300+ Days At Shelter
There are so many dogs out there who are in need of forever homes. They end up in shelters where they wait to be adopted. Some dogs get lucky and their stay is relatively short. Unfortunately, there are others that end up staying much longer – months and even years. It’s quite sad to see the overlooked dogs sit in their kennels, day after day, waiting to have someone love them. Sadly, the staff of the Pennsylvania SPCA tried desperately to get one of their long-term inhabitants to get the home he deserved. Pepe was a pit bull who...
Injured Stray Cat With Abscess Gets So Excited When Rescuers Show Up To Help
Being a stray cat comes with so many dangers and hurdles to overcome in life. For cats living as a stray, they have to contend with cars, dogs, other cats, and a whole other host of dangers and obstacles. It can be a very scary life. Grimm is a cute little black cat who had been living as a stray in a neighborhood when a nice couple started feeding him. The first noticed the little stray cat on his own, but quickly befriended him and started to give him food and water. Photo: Pexels/Lisa As the woman explained, Grimm had been hanging around...
Rescuers Fly Plane Packed With Puppies To Save Them From Euthanasia
An adorable TikTok video went viral for showing a plane packed with puppies making a flight from Alabama to Florida. The truth behind the flight is even sweeter than the video shows! The video, shared by Cassandra Bergeron, was part of a rescue mission to save helpless puppies in Alabama from being euthansized. After sharing the clip to TikTok, it quickly went viral and racked up 13+ million views, 3 million likes, and more than 44,000 comments. People were eager to know the details behind the puppy-packed flight, and it’s easy to see...
Dog Returned Two Days After Being Adopted Finds The Perfect Forever Home
When a dog transitions from a foster home to its forever, adoptive home, it’s usually a joyous occasion. Sure, some tears might be shed as the foster parents say goodbye, but they know it’s for a good cause and are happy to see an animal getting a second chance at life. However, a sad reality is that not all adoptions work out. Sometimes the animals end up in less than attentive homes or they’re downright neglected and abused. Other times, the owners realize they can’t actually care for the dog they promised to give a...
It’s a Date to Support Item 38
Oct 25, 2021 Thank you for sticking with us as we navigate our way through this journey towards APA!’s forever home. Just as you help us every day by fostering, adopting, volunteering, and donating to find homes for animals, we really need you to act now so APA! can land safely and continue our important work with as few interruptions as possible. We have received word that our item DID make it on the agenda for the November 4th city council meeting and we are officially item #38. The resolution is very good overall as it clearly...
How to improve your aging dog’s quality of life
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...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Transparency webcast, access to care survey and more!
Happy Monday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Keep marketing and adoption counseling separate while ensuring transparency with this webcastIn animal welfare, knowing the difference between marketing and adoption counseling can be vital, especially when trying to ensure transparency. Marketing is meant to open a door, and adoption counseling is meant to prepare potential adopters for the pet they are adopting. So, what should you include in a pet’s marketing and what should you save… Learn...
Boaters Save Drowning Dog After Spotting Him In Middle Of Ocean
When Dylan Berian and his friends set out on a boat for the day off the coast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, they had no idea that they would end up saving a life. The group of friends were enjoying their day, when all of a sudden they spotted a dog struggling to stay afloat in the water nearby. Without hesitation, Berian jumped right into the water with all of his clothes on. Photo: YouTube/Inside Edition Thankfully, he managed to grab the dog, and his friends helped him pull the dog up onto the boat. The dog was shaking and scared, but after...
Stray Dog Swollen From Snake Bite Gets Saved By Rescuers
Those of us who love animals know that there is nothing sadder than a suffering animal who is without someone to love them. Unfortunately, strays are a part of our communities, and it’s important that there are people out there who are willing to help them. Strays often require more than just food and water, they also require medical assistance, as it’s not uncommon for them to endure injuries while they’re living rough outside on the streets. That was exactly the case that happened to one little pup named Fergus. The poor...
Owner Determines What Kind Of Day It’ll Be Based On His Senior Pug
Getting old is not for the faint of heart. Of course, it’s not just humans who must face the aging process. Our pets must go through it, too. Most of them take their aging in stride, apart from the occasional hiccup along the way. And now that social media is a major part of everyday life, more and more pet owners are able to share their pets’ journeys with the world – like Jonathan Graziano. The proud dog dad has become a social media sensation thanks to the overwhelming cuteness of his pooch, Noodle. Photo:...
Great Dane Accidentally Scares His Neighbor’s Puppies
Great Danes are quite impressive dogs. They are essentially gentle giants of the dog world. My mom grew up with a Great Dane in her family. She has fond memories of being five and pretending that Aegis was a pony. Granted, Aegis was such a good girl she would let my mom and uncle climb all over her and never got upset. Then, she’d allow them to sit on her back while she carried them around for hours. According to my mom, she was a friendly and caring dog who loved to make friends with the world. But there is one thing that can sometimes...
Man Opens A Natural Scents Shop After Dog Nearly Dies From Reed Diffuser
Tim Rundle-Wood, an entrepreneur from London, was winding down from the excitement of his recent move when he made a choice that would change his life forever. Settling into his new apartment, he started a reed diffuser with a sweet, synthetic smell to create a relaxing ambiance in the space. His pup, Henry, loved the smell. But when he got closer and took a deep sniff, Rundle-Wood could tell that something was immediately wrong. “My dog, Henry, almost died from toxic shock after he sniffed a Reed diffuser – which turned out to be...
Viral Photo Shows Dachshund Lover’s Adorable “Halloweenie” Yard Decoration
As we’re well into October, the spookiest month of the year, creepy and spooky decorations have no doubt started to pop up in your neighborhood. Black cats usually rule this season, though of course, they still deserve love the other 11 months of the year! If you’re still looking for a bit of “Halloweenie” fun to get you in the mood, then check out this lawn decoration — a celebration of dachshunds and the spooky season: Photo: Facebook/Diane Alves Posted on Facebook in the Dachshund Lovers group by user Dian...
LinkedIn Poll About Paternity Leave For Pet Parents Sparks Debate
“One of my staff has asked for paternity leave because he has a new puppy,” Boxpark CEO Roger Wade posted to LinkedIn in early October. “What do you think?” No doubt, he was expecting some debate to follow, but what he wasn’t expecting was just how popular this question would prove to be: More than 34,000 people cast their votes in his informal poll, with 2,000 sharing their opinions in the comments as well. What do you think? Photo: Pixabay/Seaq68 The debate comes after Colombia became the first country to allow...
Boxer Was Unrecognizable After Being Rescued
For a dog on the street, life can be incredibly tough and bleak. Without access to care, sickness and malnutrition can wear them down, and the lack of companionship or love can break their spirit. When Sunday, a beautiful brindle Boxer, was found on the streets of Murcia, Spain, this was her condition. Fortunately, she was found by the perfect people for the job. Tina Solera, founder of Galgos Del Sol, rescued Sunday from the streets and brought her home. There, she blossomed quickly in the company of dozens of dogs! PHOTO: YOUTUBE / GALGOS...
Bulldog Learns To Shoot Tennis Balls Out Of His Mouth
Pet ownership isn’t all fun and games. You have to know, especially around strangers, how your pet might react or what tricks they’ve got up their sleeve. Even the most well-behaved and intelligent dog enjoys a good prank or wind-up! For one pet’s family, that balance just got a whole lot harder to keep — he’s learned how to shoot tennis balls out of his mouth! Photo: Wikimedia Commons Posted to Reddit’s r/aww community, a short video of an Old English Bulldog mix quickly spread across the site and onto...
Boy Rescues Cat From Wall Using Cardboard Box
One boy’s act of kindness has brought joy to thousands after he was filmed helping a stray cat down from a high brick wall. While cats are notoriously good climbers, it’s not unheard of for them to get stuck when they become a bit overzealous or confident. That seemed to be the case for this cat. The video, shared by South China Morning Post, was filmed in a rural part of China’s populous Shandong province and documents the boy’s first attempt to help the cat, which had him raising an upside-down traffic cone overhead:...
Preparing your home for a new dog
Adopting or rescuing a new dog? Here are six ways to prepare your home and family so the newcomer’s arrival goes as smoothly as possible. Adopting or rescuing a new dog is undeniably exciting. You can’t wait to bring him home, and welcome into your life and heart. But before you do, there are some important preparations to make. You need to ensure your home is as safe and animal-friendly as possible, and that your family knows what to do and how to help in order to make the transition as smooth as possible. Here are six...
