We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Marty, Micah, Nubbins, and Abba. Meet Marty Name: Marty Breed: Pittie Age/Gender/Size: 3 years… Read More

Traditionally, Clear the Shelters day has been observed for one day in August. This year, to avoid overwhelming shelters that remain closed and lack staff because of COVID-19, a pet adoption drive will run the whole month of August.  The goal is to find loving homes for animals in need across the U.S. Since the coronavirus… Read More

Healthy Paws customer Ryan and his husband Mike adopted both of their dogs – Mocha and Macchiato (they’re fans of Starbucks) from shelters in the Nashville, Tenn. area. Mocha is a timid mixed-breed terrier with light brown fur. Macchiato is also a mixed-breed dog with a brain condition that causes her to be a little… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.  Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Jingle, Fawn, Hippy, and bonded pair Cinnamon and Dusty. Name: Jingle Breed: Pittie mix… Read More

Key Takeaways COVID-19 is wreaking devastating economic impacts, including for some pet parents who are having trouble affording pet food. The Healthy Paws Foundation is donating $30,000 to six non-profit animal welfare groups across the U.S. helping to feed pets. With COVID-19 continuing to rage across the U.S. and the resulting economic impact, many people… Read More

Key Takeaways In some Asian countries, some people raise and consume dogs and cats as meat. The situation is improving some as pet ownership is becoming more common in Asia and some countries are banning the practice. Some animal rescues are trying to save as many of these dogs and cats as possible by buying… Read More

Key Takeaways Dogs adopted from shelters, rescues, or unscrupulous breeders may have emotional issues from abandonment or trauma. Dogs are not people, and by learning the basics of “pack dynamics” you can ease any anxiety and resolve most behavioral problems. Pet parents must show their dogs that they are the pack leader, so the dog… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes.    Please take a few minutes to acquaint yourself with this month’s featured pets – Queen, Asher, Summer and Manny! Name: Queen Breed:  Pit Bull Terrier Mix Age/Gender/Size:… Read More

We’ve partnered with Pawsitive Alliance for the #WhyNotMePets campaign to give difficult-to-home pets an extra paw up. These lovable pets are ready to find their forever homes. Name: Mr. Big Breed:  Pit Bull Terrier Age/Gender/Size: 9 years / Male / Large Likes: Napping on the couch, strolling and car rides Special Considerations: No other dogs… Read More

Anecdotally, lots of shelters have reported the happy news that dog and cat adoptions and fostering have increased since the outbreak of the coronavirus, as people who are staying home or working remotely now have more time to care for a pet. This is despite shelters being forced to close their doors to lessen the… Read More

We know that the COVID-19 crisis has been disruptive to everyone, and that includes non-profits that may be struggling with increased need and fewer resources coming in. In response, the Healthy Paws Foundation is donating $60,000 this month to pet food pantries, animal shelters and rescue groups across the country so they can purchase critically… Read More