
Sophie’s Story
Sophie came into our life ten years ago this past August. 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, Victoria. Little did we know that two years later we would meet and fall in love with another amazing dog who would ultimately be diagnosed with Osteosarcoma.

Aging Gracefully: Caring For Dogs With Degenerative Myelopathy and Other Mobility Impairments
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...
Living with Disabilities
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 the Rivers of Babylon
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 with the grief...
Every doggy into the pool for fitness, fun
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 high-energy...
The Story of Old Drum
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...
Until We Meet Again
I know what you're thinking. You think I'm dead. Because you cannot see me with your human eye, cannot feel me with your hands or hold me in your arms you think I am gone forever. You recall how I looked when I left this place and you cannot remotely imagine that I...
Aging Gracefully: Caring For Dogs With Degenerative Myelopathy and Other Mobility Impairments
Aging Gracefully: Caring For Dogs With Degenerative Myelopathy and Other Mobility Impairments 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...
Reflections on Dying – ‘Death by Inches’
"My beloved dog Cricket is slowly slipping away. I keep thinking each day might be her last, and yet she keeps on surprising me ..." Cricket is La Paw Spa's long-time "cover girl". Continue reading this essay by Cricket's owner: Death by inches.
The Healing Power of Water
By Carol A. Hulse December 1, 2008 When I signed up for Cindy Horsfall's "The Heart of Canine Aquatic Therapy - Level 1" training held in November 2008, I eagerly anticipated learning all about how I could help dogs heal physically and emotionally through warm water...
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