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Pet Health + Wellness
Medical Costs Forcing Owner Surrender
There are a large variety of stereotypes when it comes to owners surrendering their pets to animal shelters: they were over the puppy phase, they got too busy with kid…
Mackenzie Perez · November 2, 2021
For the Joy of Pets
Cook For Your Pets Day
November 1st celebrates National Cook For Your Pets Day (because why wouldn’t there be a special day to pamper your pet?). Even though most of us spoil our furry friends…
Mackenzie Perez · November 1, 2021
Podcasts
How Response Shows Respect: Lola’s Lucky Day
Operating a rescue efficiently is tough. That’s why Lola’s Lucky Day runs their nonprofit like a business. By putting the right systems in place, this small Houston-based rescue has homed…
Amy Peterson · October 25, 2021
Podcasts
Rescuing Through the Tears: IF by Innergy
Stephanie Hanson is a member of The Dallas Animal Commission Board and the founder and director of IF By Innergy, a nonprofit that provides services to underserved communities and works…
Amy Peterson · October 18, 2021
For the Joy of Pets
Quiz: What’s Your Dog’s Fetch Style
1. What does your dog fetch? a. Tennis ballb. Sticksc. Absolutely anything d. Toys 2. Where do you take your pet to play fetch? a. Dog parkb. Homec. Dog beachd. Anywhere…
CUDDLY Staff · October 17, 2021
For Good
Tooth & Honey: Dog Clothes With A Purpose
When you think of a dog breed with one of the worst reputations, what is the first that comes to mind? Pit bulls are often the first breed people will…
Mackenzie Perez · October 15, 2021
Podcasts
Kinder Cat Relations: Stray Paws Animal Haven
Joseph Federico is co-founder and executive director of Stray Paws Animal Haven. SPAH is an all-volunteer 501c3 nonprofit, trap and release focused organization. They use industry best practices to target…
Amy Peterson · October 13, 2021
Pet Activities
DIY Candy Corn Pup-sicles
We are in the heart of spooky season with pumpkins, ghosts, goblins, and ghouls galore. Of course we can’t forget about the endless amount of candy! While our furry friends…
Mackenzie Perez · October 12, 2021
For Good
The CUDDLY Club: September 2021 Recap
In amazing show of support, the CUDDLY Club grew by leaps and bound over September! A growing club means we were able to help more animals than we ever have.…
CUDDLY Staff · October 6, 2021
Podcasts
It Takes a Conversation: Brandywine Valley SPCA
Jennifer Jenkins is the operations manager of Brandywine Valley SPCA. Founded in 1929, the Brandywine Valley SPCA exists to end animal suffering and to involve the entire community in the…
Amy Peterson · October 6, 2021
For Good
Rachel Fusaro’s Effort to “Save All The Damn Dogs”
We all dream of our future professions beginning at a young age. Space lovers want to become astronauts, ocean admirers want to become marine biologists, sports enthusiasts want to become…
Alexis Gomez · October 3, 2021
Pet Activities
Easy Tricks To Teach Your Dog
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? We think that’s bologna because dogs are so much smarter than most people think they are. Dogs love a good…
Alexis Gomez · October 1, 2021