What does your dog’s wagging tail really mean?
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...
After Years Of Building Trust, A ‘Trash Dog’ Finds Her Forever Home
For years, an empty lot in Nashville offered nothing to the people who passed by it every day. The run-down spot was considered nothing but an eyesore. But to Molly, it was the closest thing she had to a home. The tan dog was a fixture in the area, and locals often saw her fending for herself — eating a squirrel or other small creature for food, sleeping in the abandoned lot. “How could someone just like, not want this dog?” wondered animal activist Ryan Graney, later writing on Instagram that she was shocked someone could...
Hurricane Ida Strands Cow In Tree As It Hits Louisiana
Hurricane Ida touched down in Louisiana in late August, marking the 5th strongest such weather event to strike the US, delivering winds of over 150 miles per hour. It continues to keep the area on high alert, with residents being cautioned to evacuate and not return until critical infrastructure has been repaired. The hurricane has turned the lives of thousands upside-down overnight. One of the most unusual sets of circumstances to come out of the chaos was found days after the worst of the winds cleared in St. Bernard Parish. Fire and rescue...
Woman Finds Abandoned Baby Boar In A Box And Gives It A Second Chance At Life
What do you do when you find a tiny, abandoned boar in a box? If you’re Dora Ngai, you offer it a forever home! Dora is a vlogger who lives with her boyfriend in Sri Lanka with their four rescue dogs and the newest addition to the family: Yezhu, a wild boar. The little boar appeared Dora’s garden in a cardboard box, according to The Dodo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons The little boar was only a few hours old and Dora knew it wouldn’t survive long if she didn’t take it in. Of course, taking care of a newborn animal is no...
Horse Therapy Program Helps People Improve Mental Health During The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken its toll on people’s mental health, and it continues to do so. People around the world are searching for ways to decrease anxiety and depression and overall improve their well-being. As it turns out, horses may play a key role in helping people improve mental health, especially during the pandemic. Equine therapy is nothing new, but it seems more people are taking advantage of it – and benefiting from it – due to the stresses of the pandemic. Photo: Pixabay/Here and now, unfortunately, ends my...
Camera Captures Dog’s Hilarious Actions When He Thinks No One Is Watching
Have you ever wondered what your pup gets into when no one is looking? For one dog owner named Mary, she was curious what her energetic pup, Hamilton, would do when given a chance to be alone with the pool in the backyard. So, she gave him just that. We suspect dogs don’t always act the same when their humans are around, and thanks to security cameras like Ring, we can finally prove that. Photo: Wikimedia Commons So, on a sunny morning, Mary had her Ring camera all set up pointing towards the backyard. She let Hamilton outside and left...
Rescuers Save 66 Dogs From Meat Farm And Find Them Forever Homes
For animals living on a meat farm, life is cruel and full of suffering. Living conditions are often inhumane and cut short, all so humans can have a bit of meat to eat. While there’s not much that can currently be done for most sentient animals on meat farms, like pigs and cows, there are some animals that are gaining more protection under the law and/or societal pressures, like dogs. Dog meat farms have come under fire in recent years, and according to the Humane Society, many of the farmers would opt out of the trade if provided an...
Cat Trades in His Spot on a Roof for a Warm Bed Inside
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 was cutting my back yard and looked up on the roof, and there was a magnificent grey cat. We kept eyeing each other, he, moving his head back and forth with the movements of my mowing and me, checking to see if he was still there. By the time I was putting the mower away in my storage shed, he was on top of the shed. I put my hand up toward him and he sniffed it. I said, “So do I...
Most Cat-Friendly U.S. Cities & Ones To Avoid
Cats are members of the family (or in their eyes the head of it) and we want them to be happy and healthy. Felines have been called high maintenance but there is nothing we wouldn’t do for our cats – including moving to a more cat-friendly city. If you are looking for a city that welcomes cats with open arms and provides all the luxuries Fluffy desires, then read on. Photo: Pixabay/Kari Shea But how do you know which cities are cat-friendly? OneVet, a virtual vet clinic, ranked 50 major U.S. cities to find the ones that were most...
What can your dog or cat’s skin tell you about his health?
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...
Faithful Dog Helps Man Survive After the Death of His Wife
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! Silo was part of our family for over 13 years. My wife worked for a moving company and called me at home to tell me that three dogs had wandered into the work yard (two adults and one pup), and she was afraid they were going to get hit by an 18-wheeler. DOG. PHOTO: PIXABAY/FH4LIFE190 By the time I arrived at her work, the adult dogs scampered away but the pup was in her office playing and...
The 10 Least Obedient Dog Breeds
Dogs are just like children and not all do as they are told. How many times do you have to ask Fido to sit or come before he actually listens? It turns out that training, breed, and environment all play a role in how well your dog follows commands. Stanley Coren, neuropsychological researcher and professor, wrote a book called The Intelligence of Dogs, which determines a dog’s intelligence by their ability to understand and follow commands. Photo: Pixabay/Pezibear The dog expert ranked over 100 different dog breeds based on working and...
How to Celebrate Puppy Mill Awareness Day And National Puppy Mill Survivor Day In September
Maybe you’ve been in this situation before. You see a precious little puppy online or at your local pet shop, and you just have to bring it home. But, do you know who you will be supporting if you make that purchase? What is a Puppy Mill? As the Animal Rescue Professionals Association reports, puppy mills are facilities that breed dogs for profit. The dogs used for breeding are usually kept away in small, cramped kennels, where they soon become covered in their own waste. Animals in puppy mills are often raised with care for sanitation...
5 common ingredients to repel fleas and ticks
Help keep fleas and ticks off your dog and cat with these five common ingredients! It’s almost that time of year again…flea and tick season. Instead of reaching for chemical spot-on preventatives (which can do more harm than good), why not prevent your dog or cat from being bugged in a more natural fashion? Believe it or not, a number of common ingredients can be used to fend off fleas and ticks – and they might already be in your fridge or pantry! Apple cider vinegar Is there anything ACV isn’t good for? Because of...
Officers Save Abandoned Dog Chained Up And Left To Die On Lonely Beach
The pandemic has been devasting for America’s pets, who are being abandoned by people who can’t even bother bringing them to a shelter. But one man took this worrying trend to cruel heights by dumping his dog at a lonely beach in Massachusetts, where the pit bull was chained up and left to drown as the tide swept in. “The dog was left in a secluded portion of the beach close to the waterline,” Massachusetts State Police wrote on Facebook, explaining how the dog was chained to a piece of rebar only visible at low tide....
Neighborhood Stray Cat Taken to Animal Control, Saved from Euthanization by Concerned Neighbor
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! He arrived in the neighborhood because the neighbor’s cat was in heat. Six months later, he was still here, despite the fact I was not feeding him and was actively discouraging him from staying. The final straw was when he was on my feet in the morning, having figured out how to work the kitty door. “To animal control with you,” I firmly told myself, and easily captured...
Tori Spelling Heartbroken Over Death Of Senior Dog She Rescued From Woolsey Wildfire
Tori Spelling and her family are heartbroken after saying goodbye to their beloved dog, Arthur Bear Reynolds. In 2018, the family welcomed Arthur, who was already a senior dog, into their home after he was found abandoned in the Woolsey fire in California. The sweet boy was loved by all but formed a special bond with the 90210 actress. She took to Instagram to share the devastating news of his passing and post a heartfelt tribute. The post opens with, “It breaks my heart 💔 that we had to say goodbye to Arthur Bear...
Here’s How North American Hummingbirds Lose Habitat With Each Passing Summer
Nearly 10% of hummingbirds worldwide are threatened with extinction, with the most endangered eight facing extinction in less than 10 years, the Hummingbird Society reports. The hummingbirds of North America could soon follow if action is not taken soon. According to Audubon’s Birds and Climate Change Report, released in September 2014, nearly half of all North American birds could be at risk thanks to climate change, and species of hummingbirds are among them. The southern ranges of the Black-chinned Hummingbird, Calliope...
Video Of Hermit Crab “House Swap” Off Texas Coast Is Going Viral
People love to walk along the shore and pick up seashells. But did you know that abandoned shells are also homes to hermit crabs? Hermit crabs are fascinating creatures who regularly perform “house swaps”. As a hermit grab grows, they need to find a larger shell to call home. Photo: Pixabay/Anne_Schmidt But just like the U.S. housing market, the perfect-sized shells are in short supply. A hermit crab house swap was captured on video off the Texas gulf coast and shared by Mustang Island State Park. The caption summed it up...
Maddie’s Weekly Roundup: Our latest Candid Conversation, eviction crisis and more
Happy Tuesday! Below is a brief roundup of resources added over the past week. Learn more about open adoptions with these Maddie’s University coursesWith the Open Arms Challenge starting in November, we wanted to give you a little head start. We’ve put together two brand new courses on Maddie’s® University — Dog Adoptions: Eliminating Roadblocks to Positive Outcomes and Open Cat Adoptions: Keep Them Moving, Get Them Home. We suggest taking them both, even… Learn More Register...
