Four homeless dogs were rescued from the the slums and abandoned lots in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Frida, Mel, Isabelle, and Costela are part of an initiative by the Animal Association of Wellbeing to raise awareness of the nearly 1,200 dogs Read More …
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Playtime with your dog
Playtime with your dog is very important for many reasons. It is a time for exercise, bonding and just plain fun. Below are tips from trainer Aly Delacoeur to keep in mind about playing with your dog: 1. The first tip is Read More …
Cons Train Shelter Dogs, Both Get Better Lives
The Southeastern Correctional Institution in Lancaster, Ohio partners with local animal shelters to provide temporary housing and basic behavioral training to shelter dogs awaiting adoption. The inmates provide for the dogs’ training and care, including living with them, bathing, and Read More …
Dog Power: Helping Vets in and Out of Prison
Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen, Washington partners with Brigadoon Service Dogs to allow veterans in their facility to train services dogs for those outside prison walls coping with PTSD and other battle related disabilities. This partnership is possible because Washington Read More …
Morris the Cat on Grooming
Bart’s feline friend Morris the Cat is running a campaign to help humans learn grooming from their cats and help feed animals being cared for by the ASPCA. Through the Live Well & Prospurr project, Morris has video grooming tips for Read More …
Dog Product Trends from Global Pet Expo
Global Pet Expo, the industry’s largest trade show, took place in Orlando last week. For pet lovers, it is no surprise that global pet spending has reached $70 billion according to GfK, and one third of that is in the Read More …
School Children and Shelter Dogs Learn Cross-Species Communication
Through the Shelter Buddies Reading Program the Humane Society of Missouri partners with local elementary schools to help shelter dogs learn to relate to people in a scary shelter environment. The students are trained to read the shelter dogs’ body language Read More …
Heartworm Prevention in Dogs
Protect Their Hearts and Yours Heartworm disease is a fatal condition in dogs that can be caused by a single bite from an infected mosquito. Heartworms can affect dogs of any age or size—puppies, adult and mature dogs, small dog Read More …
New Crowdfunding Site Helps Pet Rescues
by Sarah Woodard Thanks to the loving care of animal rescue organization workers and volunteers, Bart the Dumpster Dog had a safe place to stay before he found his furever home. PoundWishes hopes to give this same happy ending to Read More …
C4 Belts Celebrate Best Friends Month in March
C4, an animal-friendly belt company is partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to prevent unnecessary euthanizations across the country during the month of March. The brand has launched a fundraising campaign titled “Save Our Furry Friends” to honor pets nationwide and raise Read More …