We all know that the American Humane Societies and Shelter systems are overloaded. On the fourth Tuesday of February, we honor World Spay Day by focusing on awareness and knowledge. **Why is Spay Day Important?** Increase awareness about the significance of spaying and neutering. This helps mitigate the pet overpopulation crisis in our country. It […]
Brad and I both had family pets while growing up. Our pets were fed a diet of dry kibble and table scraps. Although some table scraps are safe for pets, others may contain harmful ingredients. In 2011, Kudo became a part of our lives when he was just four months old. Brad and I made
I know what you’re thinking: ‘My dog doesn’t bite’. I feel the same way about my dog Kudo. However, if Kudo was put into a vulnerable position, he could bite. Let’s imagine that such a situation occurred, and Kudo reacted by biting. Unfortunately, Kudo would be subjected to breed discrimination. He would no longer be
It’s hard to believe that a significant storm is about to hit New England tomorrow and dump 2 feet of snow, despite the current sunny weather in northern New Hampshire. On such a beautiful day, I can’t help but look forward to the next few months. Kudo loves basking in the sunlight. With summer just
Dogs are an integral part of the family and require similar attention to that of a toddler. Training a dog can be challenging at first, but it’s essential to be consistent with your messaging to ensure a happy and well-behaved furry friend. When Kudo was a puppy, his training required daily and intense effort. However,
Kudo is rocking 2024! Today marks 14 months since Kudo’s diagnose of stage 3 lymphoma. When we began this journey with Kudo, everything was based on quality of life and still is. Kudo’s drive for adventure continues to impress us. It’s been cold over the last few weeks in northern NH. One of Kudo’s newfound
After Kudo’s birthday, he enjoyed a rest week from vet appointments and cancer treatments! The week continued to be full of treats and Kudo took us on many fun adventures throughout the week, longer-than-usual walks and hikes in the woods. Oh boy, let me tell you about this awesome hike we went on! We headed
Kudo turns 12 on August 7th; we plan to celebrate his birthday over the next few weeks. Lots of adventures and journeys over the next two weeks. Kudo has a rest week and no trip to Williston next week. Our next scheduled appointment at Peaks is August 18th. Roman Bear will visit Kudo on Tuesday
Our goal is to help raise awareness for Lymphoma through Kudo’s story. Kudo is a black lab mix, born August 7, 2011, and living in Northern New Hampshire with his family, Brad, and Erin Shedd. Living in this remote area comes with challenges but also great benefits. We focus on Kudo having the best summer
