1 FUR 1 Grant Program Journey and Impact
Grant programs are seen as transaction in nature rather than based on a partnership. Typically, grant programs consist of a one-time donation to a deserving organization or individual, like a grant for a student to go to college, and then little to no follow-up. But 1 FUR 1 Foundation and grant recipient Tree House Humane […]
5 Ways to Celebrate Your Pet
National Pet Awareness Month is interestingly named, to say the least. Whether you have a dog who gnaws on your shoes or a cat who slips her paw under the door when you’re in the bathroom, most of the time you’re very aware that you have a pet. But we here at 1FUR1 would like […]
Top 7 Black Cats in Pop Culture
Black cats are unfairly maligned, given their reputation as being bad luck. However, for Black Cat Appreciation Day, we’re listing the top seven black cats in pop culture who are working to break the stereotype with sass, song, and relentless pursuit of a certain Tweety Bird. 7.) Scat Cat, “The Aristocats” In this charming Disney […]
Prevent Your Pet from Getting Lost: 6 Tips
July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month, so named because there is a spike of lost pets following the fourth of July holiday. Here are six crucial tips to prevent your pet from getting lost: 1.) Double up on microchips and collars. While vets and animal shelters alike sing the praises of microchips, microchips do […]
How To Craft for a Local Shelter Day
If you love animals and are crafty to give Martha Stewart a run for her money, Craft for a Local Shelter Day is just the holiday for you! Here at 1Fur1, we made two easy projects and donated them. Read on to learn how to make these toys and beds for homeless kitties. Please Note: […]
From Cardboard Box to Selfie Stars
While cats have always been popular pets, they have arguably exploded in popularity due to their cute antics being shared in photos and videos on the Internet. In honor of National Cat Adoption Month, I caught up with my friend Caleb Peng of Caleb Peng Productions and chatted with him about his cats Cheggy and […]
The Difference between Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) and Activities (AAA): Part 2 of 2
Last week we looked at animal-assisted therapy (AAT) in the rising field of therapy programs that involve animal participation. This week we will discuss animal-assisted activities (AAA), another branch of these therapy programs. AAA (not to be confused with the American Automobile Association) is where animals visit with residents and/or patients in nursing homes, hospitals, […]
Animals Helping Humans, Part 2: Cats
At first, cats seem like unlikely therapy animals because they are fiercely independent and affectionate on their own terms. However, cats are gaining popularity in the animal assisted activity (hereafter known as AAA) world because of their ability to increase the attention spans of patients with ADHD, autism, and Alzheimer’s disease. Plus, petting a purring […]
Cat Poison List: Surprising Foods To Avoid
Cats are curious and get into small nooks and crannies in your home. It may be surprised to find out which household foods are cat poison. Most people know that you should keep cats away from chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, and household cleaning products. But it may surprise you to know that some seemingly innocuous “people […]