Reflecting on 2024, I realize it was a very challenging year for me. It would be easy to focus on the difficulties and negatives. The morning of New Year’s Eve, 2024 hit us one more time; my husband Brad was on his way to work when he hit black ice, causing him to lose control […]
As the holiday season approaches, please keep in mind that dogs are a 10 to 15 year commitment. While a new pet can be a wonderful addition to your family, it’s important to remember that animals are living beings that require your time and energy throughout their entire lives. Sometimes, we assume that every dog
I was raised in a small town in northern New Hampshire, where we would visit the local animal shelter to adopt our family dogs. Unfortunately, shelters are often overwhelmed with cats and dogs. While they strive to take in and protect as many animals as possible in need of refuge, it is simply not feasible
Meet Brooks: Brooks is an affectionate and playful Husky-Lab mix who is eagerly searching for his forever home. With his striking features and friendly personality, he captures the hearts of everyone who meets him. Brooks resides at Riverside Rescue in Lunenburg, VT, where he is being cared for by a dedicated team who adore him.
Yesterday, a friend asked me how we can highlight the underdogs. Starting this week, I will highlight a local dog in a shelter searching for their forever home. I was scrolling around this morning looking for our first highlight, and I found Callie on the first site. I continued to look. Guess who was among
Luke is a high-energy, oversized puppy who always needs something to do until he crashes. During the workday, Luke is alone, except for his nanny cams, which don’t pick up too much because he is napping, waiting for his humans to return for playtime. When we are home during the day, Luke fears missing out,
Luke is a wild spirit, with a streak of fire. You could also look at him like water and oil. During the first couple of weeks at home, Luke played aggressively. His play biting was painful if he didn’t have a toy in his mouth. Luke wasn’t biting to harm us, but he was unaware
There is no guide to grieving the loss of your pet! Everyone goes through different stages at different times. I still get sad, but I also think of our good times together. There are so many beautiful memories of his life with us; I’m grateful for each one. The house has been very quiet over
Kudo received the best care from so many different veterinary services; without this amazing group of professionals, Kudo would not have been able to have time with us that he did. Thank you to Ryegate Small Animal Hospital Throughout this journey with Kudo, we met some truly unique people. The Ryegate Small Animal Hospital team
