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Welfare For Animals
@welfareforanimals.bsky.social
📍Treaty 7 • Moh'kinstsis • Calgary • Virtual
🐈Creating positive long-term change for animals
🐕 Companion animal welfare & #ForceFree training
Holding space for those who find Mother’s Day difficult. Know that you’re not alone.

#MothersDay #HappyMothersDay
May 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Tomorrow we’re posting our “Animal Abuse Checklist for Veterinary Professionals”.

The goal of this FREE checklist is for veterinary professionals to easily identify the signs of abuse of animals, particularly the animals of gender-based violence survivors.
April 5, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Does your cat love sinks like Spark?
March 25, 2025 at 4:30 AM
#DidYouKnow that a mother dog’s experiences and emotions like stress are transferred to her puppies? Making them have higher levels of stress, fear, and anxiety?

Puppies are not a blank slate- they are their own individuals, with their own unique characteristics and emotions.
March 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
Walks with your dog don’t need to boring - spice them up with fun games! 🐕

An easy game that you can do is- TREAT TRAILS! Use anything on the environment to make trails of treats to engage your dog and spice up your dog walks.

#DogWalks #Dogs #WelfareForAnimals
March 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Last year, I noticed that Spark had trouble settling and eating all of his food; he would eat a bit and then simply walk away. So I sat next to him and he ate all of his food.

Spark’s a senior at 14.5 yo, he needs the comfort & security of me near him as he eats. It helps him feel less vulnerable.
March 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Who runs the world? Well, in the animal fields- it’s women!

Are you a woman who works in the animal field? Raise a 🐾 if you do!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay
March 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Facts.
February 24, 2025 at 4:52 AM
Yesterday was #NationalLoveYourPetDay!

For unhoused and vulnerable individuals- studies that the human shelters that accept pets have significant benefits to the owner, animal- and other residents.

Why? Because a pet isn’t just a pet- they’re family.

#WelfareForAnimals #HumanAnimalBond
February 22, 2025 at 5:35 AM
I’m working next to my cat Spark and he’s been happily sleeping and farting for the last 5mins straight….

Does your cat or dog do this too? (Humans not included)
February 20, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Today, Boon and I saw a lot of triggers- so what did I do? 🤔

1️⃣ I managed the situation to reduce his stress levels.
2️⃣ I moved away to where he wouldn’t react.
3️⃣ I helped him decompress with a scatter feed.

And mostly importantly, I helped him feel safe by comforting him.

#WelfareForAnimals
January 25, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Welfare For Animals will always be a safe space for you and your animals where you’ll be loved for being your authentic self.
January 21, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Without compassionate and caring people like you, there is no community to help people and their animals.

Every act of kindness will turn into a ripple and then a tidal wave that will affect the lives of the people around you. No one is alone- we’re all in this together. ❤️
January 21, 2025 at 5:01 AM
This is on my cozy vegan comfort meal list.
January 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
1/3 Cats often prefer to drink water from taps for several reasons:

🐈 Cats evolved to only drink moving, not STANDING, water to prevent getting sick,

💧Your cat might not like where their water bowl is located,

🐈 Another cat could be bullying & preventing the cat from accessing their water bowls,
January 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
“I fits, I sits.”

Spark is so happy with his new circular cardboard scratcher box! 📦 🐈 and the cat nip that was included 🌱!

Does your cat have a cardboard scratcher?

#Caturday
January 12, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Our hearts go out to all those affected my the wildfires in California.

To all the helpers- the firefighters, pilots, first responders, farm, wild, and companion animal rescues and shelters, and organizations- thank you 🧡.

Stay safe.
January 11, 2025 at 3:10 AM
All it takes is a second for a natural disaster to strike!

Download our FREE “Emergency Disaster Checklist for People with Pets” to be prepared.

Here 👉 www.welfare4animals.org/resources-an...

#WelfareForAnimals #Wildfires #DogsAreFamily #CatsAreFamily #PeopleAndPets
January 10, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Every time I do @yogawithadriene.bsky.social my cat Spark sits nearby, meows for pets, judges me and then steals my mat.

And people say cats are aloof…
January 9, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Should I start a “Don’t be a Twat Dog Guardian” campaign? Never, ever, ever walk your dog behind or beside a dog that you don’t know!! The dog could be like Boon, highly reactive & scared of the world! It happened to us today and Boon reared & barked in fear due to the twat. Don’t be like that twat.
January 7, 2025 at 10:12 PM