April 2019

Flying Tree Snakes Can Soar As Far As 330 Feet

The Flying Tree Snake Chrysopelea is most commonly known as the flying tree snake or gliding snake. They are a genus of the family Colubridae, the largest snake family to 51% of all known living snakes. There are five species of flying snakes, which inhabit jungles, forests, and woodlands of South and Southeast Asia. These colorful snakes do not actually fly, but they do in fact glide. They are known to travel more than 100-meters in just a single glide, which amounts to about 8-10-meters per second. How amazing is that? Although these snakes are venomous, they have tiny, fixed rear fangs that make them […]

16Apr

April is Heartworm Awareness Month

April is Heartworm Awareness Month The best time to learn about the serious disease that can impact cats and dogs everywhere. The American Heartworm Society defines heartworm as, “a disease caused by foot-long worms that live in the hearts, lungs, and associated blood vessels of affected pets, causing severe lung disease, heart failure, and damage to other organs in the body.” Heartworm disease can affect an animal’s health and quality of life even long after the parasites are gone, so it is important to prevent the disease to give an animal the best chance at life! How do animals get […]

12Apr

Fascinating facts about Lynx

These beautiful creatures can detect a mouse from a distance of 250 feet! They are carnivores and usually hunt small mammals, such as snowshoe hares, mice, squirrels, and birds – some that are larger in size often hunt bigger animals, such as deer. They find prey by sight and sound as they are not as swift or powerful a runner as some of their feline relatives. The males are competitive in their search for a mate. Females do not build nests, they prefer a natural, concealed lair such as under a rocky ledge, a hollow tree or beneath dense undergrowth […]

11Apr

National Pet Day

National Pet Day Dog, cat, bird, frog, pig, fish. No matter what animal you call your best friend, today is the day to celebrate your pet! National Pet Day was founded in 2006 by Colleen Paige, Pet and Family Lifestyle Expert and Animal Welfare Advocate. According to her site, this day was not only created to celebrate your pet but to also bring awareness about the animals who are waiting in shelters and rescue organizations to find their forever home. Ways To Celebrate Adopt an animal. Have you been thinking about bringing home a furry companion? Visit an animal shelter and […]

11Apr

Animal Shelter of the Week – Episode 12 – Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter (BARCS) in Maryland

The Baltimore Animal Rescue & Care Shelter, located in Baltimore City, Maryland is saving more than 90% of the animals brought to their shelter. That wasn’t always the case, more than 10 years ago 98% of the animals in their care were being euthanized. That didn’t happen overnight and neither would getting to over saving 90% of their animals. Listen in to hear about their amazing transformation and how they were able to engage their community to help save more animals. They pride themselves on always innovating and finding ways to not only help the animals but the community as […]

10Apr

Animal Rescue of the Week: Episode 12 – Laura’s Hope Rescue

Laura’s Hope Rescue in Hop Bottom, Pennsylvania was launched in 2009 after Grace was volunteering for another organization and found herself questioning the way animal rescue was working in her community. She wanted to make a bigger impact by doing things a bit differently. Knowing she might face some criticism, she was ready to branch out on her own and help animals the best way she knew how. Over the course of 10 years, she has run into some challenges but she’s found a way to overcome them to save more than 1,300 dogs. Grace has built wonderful relationships with […]

10Apr

Episode 87 – Amber Freiwald

Amber Freiwald earned her Marketing and Sociology degree from Tulane University. She has worked with several organizations in various roles & joined Maddies Fund in 2013 as a research contractor. It was there that she found her passion and drive for helping animals, joining their team 1 year later as a full-time employee. Amber works on all things MPA (Maddies Pet Assistant) and she’s extremely proud of what she’s been able to accomplish and looks forward to the future and what it holds. More great things to come from Maddies Fund…stay tuned! Rachael

07Apr

National No Housework Day

Celebrate National No Housework Day with Animals Looking for an excuse to put the mop down? Well, here it is. Today is all about forgetting the chores you normally spend hours doing, and rather spending your time doing something fun instead. We suggest putting aside the dishes, and celebrating the chore-free day with animals! This national day was created by Thomas and Ruth Roy at Wellcat.com. They are the creators of more than seventy copyrighted “holidays”, including this one! They decided to make this a “no trash, no dishes, no making of beds or washing of laundry” day- with no […]

02Apr

Episode 86 – Kristen Cardoza

Kristen Cardoza talks with us about a program that is changing the lives of dogs and their owners in Northern Virginia. NOVA Pets Alive’s community pack walk program, ResQ Crew, is helping reactive dogs and their owners one pack walk at a time. Welcoming all dogs and their owners, ResQ Crew has created a safe and fun environment for working on socialization, exploring local parks, and building community. Rachael

02Apr

National Ferret Day

National Ferret Day is April 2nd Today is National Ferret Day- a day dedicated to the smart and sprightly animal that many call their companion. Did you know, male ferrets are called Hobs, female ferrets are called Jills, and their offspring are called Kits? Get this- the whole clan of ferrets is called a Business! Ferret lovers have been officially celebrating this day since 2014 when Carol Roche of New York and the American Ferret Association created this national holiday. So whether you have a Hob, Jill, Kit, or a whole Business of ferrets, let’s celebrate these fun creatures today! […]

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