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LATEST ARTICLES ( 61 )

• Raven Haired Beauty

  

  You never know how a day is going to go when you wake each morning. Usually, our days are uneventful, perhaps even routine. Sometimes we are aware that somethin... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• The Trip: Part 4 ... That is When I Saw Her

  

  From where I was standing in the tiny office, there was half of one cage that was visible. In this cage, there was a little white dog. She was staring at me,... Read more

  Posted on 24 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• The Trip: Part 3

  

  *(if you missed part 2, click here "PART 2" to read it)* The cold metal handle on the door opened up a whole new world to me. It was a world that I have heard... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• Dear Whoopi,

  This morning on The View, you made a statement defending your right to purchase a puppy from a pet store. I would support your right to buy a puppy from a pet... Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• The Trip: Part 2

  

  I parked next to the the other rescue vehicle. I popped open the rear hatch on the van which raised my back personalized license plate out of view. Read more

  Posted on 18 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• The Trip: Part 1

  

  I had an opportunity to rescue dogs that were being voluntarily relinquished by a commercial breeder, aka puppy mill, into rescue. Read more

  Posted on 16 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• She Wouldn't Leave.

  

  I received an email a few weeks ago with the subject line, "Afghanistan soldier pet on way to my house‏". I almost passed it over as spam, but the name looked... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• Sock It To Me

  

  I can remember my friend, Adrian, walking over to me when we were in veterinary school. I knew he was up to something. He put his arm slowly around my... Read more

  Posted on 07 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• At Least You Won't Owe Me...

  I wear several hats each work day: veterinarian, business owner, office manager, rescuer, animal control. They all have their own weights that come with them,... Read more

  Posted on 04 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• Saving One Life While Providing a Lifelong Home For the Other

  

  I went to a continuing education meeting. I admit, at times they can be less than exciting, but lately, the topics have been useful to even the smallest practic... Read more

  Posted on 03 March 2011 HOME, PETS

• Help Your Local Animal Shelter While on a Budget!

  

  So, you already have two dogs and two cats, or 1 dog and 3 cats, or 3 dogs and no cats. There is no more room at the Inn. You know that bringing home another... Read more

  Posted on 27 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• Lights, Camera, Action!

  

  I can no longer watch animal movies, not even the animated ones. I can remember as a child getting very upset when Bambi's mother was killed. Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• Still Perdy as a Picture!

  

  For those of you who missed Perdy's story, you can read it here... http://vetrescue.blogspot.com/2011/02/perdy-as-picture.html Perdy had lesions on her ears tha... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• Perdy As a Picture!

  

  The phone rang on a day like any other. The caller was concerned about a cat that her grandmother, who had recently passed away, had been caring for before she... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• Dear Mr. President...

  

  Dear Mr. President, On the day you accepted Bo, a dog sold for profit by a breeder, http://www.petfinder.com/ had over 300,000 adoptable pets available from ove... Read more

  Posted on 17 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• I'll Be Right Back!

  

  In the veterinary field, off hours phone calls are the norm. Like it or not, they happen. They don't always happen at the most convenient time, but we all deal... Read more

  Posted on 15 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• Anyone Want a Brandy?

  

  I DO!Meet the real Brandy... Brandy was a senior Collie / Golden Retriever mix that came to us, South Hamilton Animal Alliance, from an unlicensed rescue in... Read more

  Posted on 11 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• I Am an Animal Rescuer

  

  "I am an animal rescuer. I will save lives. I will lose lives. I will make wise decisions. I will make mistakes. I will be surrounded by people who understand... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• Two Coats Are Only Good When Painting...

  

  All jobs have their ups and downs. I know that. But there are times when I feel as though this job, the job that so many people have longed for yet not attained... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2011 HOME, PETS

• The Office Roars

  

  The other day, the staff was conversing in the general office. My four year old son, Connor, was "assisting" us that day by telecasting the "Ghostbusters"... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2011 HOME, PETS