by Leo | Oct 8, 2018 | Education and Inspiration
Sophie came into our life in 2007. Our journey really began two years before that, in August 2005. On the day that Hurricane Katrina made its’ horrific landfall in Louisiana, our vet and her assistant arrived at our home to euthanize our beautiful Mexican rescue dog,...
by Leo | Apr 10, 2018 | Education and Inspiration
As our dogs age, a common scenario is the loss of mobility. Often the hind legs begin to deteriorate first, due to disease, injury or simply because our friend is getting on in years. The front legs can also begin to lose their ability over time as well. All the while...
by Connie Delaney | Mar 30, 2018 | Education and Inspiration, More Information
When one of our loyal dog friends becomes disabled, or begins to enter their geriatric years, it seems that suddenly the ground falls from beneath us. After the initial shock and fear of realizing that your best friend is going through a shift in their life, it is...
by Connie Delaney | Mar 30, 2018 | Education and Inspiration, Therapy Stories
Zion, a beautiful German Shepherd, has Degenerative Myelopathy.. and a family who loves him greatly.My sister’s beautiful boy dog, Zion, has DM. Zion’s deterioration is heartbreaking, but Janet meets it with a fortitude I do not possess. Instead, I deal...
by Connie Delaney | Mar 30, 2018 | Education and Inspiration, In The News
Every doggy into the pool for fitness, fun By Sharon L. Peters Special for USA TODAY (From the January 15, 2008 edition of USA TODAY.) Pooch parents are adding a splash of variety to their dogs’ exercise routines. Swimming pools for canines are drawing in...
by Connie Delaney | Mar 30, 2018 | Education and Inspiration
George Graham Vest (1830-1904) served as U.S. Senator from Missouri from 1879 to 1903 and became one of the leading orators and debaters of his time. This delightful speech is from an earlier period in his life when he practiced law in a small Missouri town. It was...