The Last Goodbye

John Vincent’s final wish was the opportunity for one last goodbye with his beloved dog, Patch. Mr. Vincent, a former marine who fought in Vietnam, was placed in a hospice facility near Albuquerque, New Mexico earlier this month. Mr. Vincent has no family living...
Important Considerations Before Getting a New Pet

Important Considerations Before Getting a New Pet

Who else has driven by a pet shop and experienced the urge to stop to see cute kittens or puppies? I know I have. When doing this, I had to resist the impulse to buy one or ten! For the sake of the animal, it is better not to adopt or purchase a pet on a whim. Better...
A Guide For Coping With Euthanasia

A Guide For Coping With Euthanasia

Though clients often ask when is the right time to euthanize an ailing pet, no easy answer exists. The decision whether to euthanize is ultimately one only a pet parent can make. Pets bring such joy to their pet parents’ lives that choosing to euthanize a beloved pet...

What Our Choice of Pet Says About Us

Does our choice of pet reveal anything about our personality, beliefs or lifestyle? Several studies reveal our choice of pet says a lot about where we live, work, and what type of personality we have. Most of us probably believe our pets says a lot about who we are....
A Cartoonist’s Guide to Dogs

A Cartoonist’s Guide to Dogs

Editorial Notes: A Cartoonist’s Guide to Dogs As you may have noticed recently, we have devoted some time to helping dog owners – both new and seasoned owners, alike – learn more about different breeds and how to prepare for the arrival of a new, furry...