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Happy Friday! Here's the scoop:
- How one man’s rescue dogs helped his own recovery and inspired the rehabilitation of others
- Printable emergency cards every pet parent should keep in their wallet
- The easiest way to keep your pup healthy and your pockets full
- 3-month study reveals our dogs’ favorite words. Any guesses?
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Did you know?
This breed of dog was the first cancer-detecting dog.
(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)
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Animal rescue spotlight: Marley's Mutts
Things were not looking good for Zach Skow back in 2009. After struggling with addiction, Skow was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease. Luckily, he survived and when he got out of the hospital, his three rescue dogs were there to help him recover.
Inspired by the love he received from his pups, Skow started fostering more dogs. He would post pictures and write little biographies of the dogs he rescued. A community starting to spring up organically, and that’s the story behind Marley’s Mutts, a California-based animal rescue.
By 2019, Marley’s Mutts has managed to basically eliminate euthanasia in its home base of Kern County.
Skow also runs Pawsitive Change, a rehabilitation program that matches dogs with incarcerated people in California prisons. Inmates train the dogs to get them ready to be adopted, while developing skills that will help them find jobs when they’re released.
Of course, Skow couldn’t do it alone. Cora Rose – a sweet pup and a double-leg amputee (pictured below) – is Skow’s “right-hand woman.” We think they make a great team!
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Image courtesy of @zachskow.
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Do(g)-It-Yourself
Do you carry instructions for caring for your dog in the event that something happens to you? You might not have thought to do this, but thankfully, the internet has once again come through for dog lovers:
Simply print these emergency cards, fill out the information, and stick them in your wallet. Just in case.
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What we're digging
As much as we love (ok fine, obsess over) our dogs, nobody loves the expenses that come with being a pet parent.
Fortunately, Wagmo is here to help keep your pup healthy and your pockets full.
Unlike traditional pet insurance, Wagmo Wellness offers no deductibles, no restrictions around pre-existing conditions, age, or breed, and no waiting periods. You read that right. Get reimbursed within 24 hours or less by simply visiting the vet and uploading a pic.
Wagmo’s Wellness plans cover the routine care you’re already providing for your dog, including annual check-ups, vaccines, grooming, and even dental care. Plus, these plans work with any licensed vet clinic, so you don't need to stop going to your favorite vet!
Most Wagmo Wellness users save up to $1,100 per year on routine care. Start saving and use code WAGMO20 for $20 off your 1st month of a Wellness plan.
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In partnership with Wagmo. Get started & use code WAGMO20 for $20 off your first month of a Wellness plan.
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This 3-month study reveals which words dogs love the most
Do you know your dog’s favorite word? You may have a pretty good guess, but a new study examined exactly this question. Check out the results.
OnBuy, a retailer in the United Kingdom, surveyed over 4,000 pet owners to find out which words or phrases make their dogs perk up – which they judged by an elevated heart rate.
The second and third place words were all food-related: “Dinner/food/eat” and “treat.” We all know that dogs love food and treats, so this really comes as no surprise.
However, the word that made dogs perk up the most? (Drumroll, please…) “Walkies.” Remember that this was a British study, so we can assume that “walk” would be the equivalent.
What’s interesting is that, while the way to a dog’s heart might be through their stomach, a walk around the block is just as exciting.
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Did you know?
Answer: Cocker Spaniel! The idea that dogs are capable of identifying cancerous samples by scent was first confirmed by a study done with six dogs in England in 2004.
In that study, a Cocker Spaniel named Tangle had the best success rate at detecting cancer, with 56% accuracy. Researchers continued to work with Tangle, and his success rate improved to 80%.
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