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Straight from the Heart
Editors’ Note: This was very much on our mind as we made sure to go get heartworm meds for our dog at Montgomery Veterinary Associates today. At the core of all living beings is the heart. Its beats mean life to all. Without a beating heart, there is no life, right? And a compromised heart […]
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
Although we are not Chicago, or Minnesota, the South still experiences real cold during the winter. Alabama has set some records for cold temperatures lately. While humans more often than not have the luxury of living inside a toasty warm house, many animals are left outside and forced to deal with survival in truly inhospitable […]
Not so Yummy for the Canine Tummy
“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” ― Josh Billings The holiday season is about to kick off. Already we are celebrating at football parties and neighborhood gatherings. And of course, many of us celebrate with our canine family members! Although we are free to fill […]
The Ties That Bind
The sadness of a senior citizen having to find a new home for the dog he loved for 14 years is heavy on my heart today. My rescue was asked to take in a senior dog who belongs to a senior citizen who has been forced to move and who cannot take or find family […]
For the Love of a Dog
I recently helped find a home for a dog whose owner was forced to move to a nursing home. I did not know this man; I did not know the dog either, but a home health nurse called me when she found the dog had simply been put outside to fend for itself. Maybe a […]
Canine Days of Summer in Midtown
I once read what has become one of my favorite quotes: “My little dog – a heartbeat at my feet.” It is so true. Our pets are extensions of our families. Make sure yours is safe and happy as we head into the hottest season of the year. The “dog days” of summer are fast […]
Fostering Hope
What a blessing it is that spring is finally here! Days of watching gray skies and drizzle have given way to sunshine and warm breezes. It’s sort of a rebirth, a clean slate, a new chance. Each spring, I feel motivated to do something new. Why not? Life is about learning and experiencing joy, and […]
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