We all feel lonely from time to time, but there are certain times when loneliness is inevitable. Kids growing up and moving out, divorce, the loss of a close loved one or pet...all of these situations can leave one feeling sad and alone. For young adults, the first year of college is an example... [More]

Sometimes, the animals in your life can help you decide which people you should have in your life. A year ago, I was living in Portland, Ore. working as an intern at a public relations firm. One Friday morning, I noticed a small brown tabby cat sitting outside my office building. It was wearing a ne... [More]

I'm a lucky person. I have a beautiful family. A wonderful dog. A great home in a desirable Denver neighborhood. Good health. An enjoyable job. Sometimes, however, it's easy to become consumed with small, daily stresses and forget the many ways I've been blessed. Easy to feel overwhelmed about ... [More]

It's safe to assume that here at AAHA we're a bunch of animal lovers. The most common question asked of new employees is "Do you have any pets?" And, the inevitable "Awwww!" is sure to follow the newbie's answer, which is typically "yes." While most cubicle-confined coworkers share photos ... [More]

The summer’s severe weather across the states of Colorado has left the words “emergency” and “evacuation” emblazoned across my mind. Thinking about it, I had to admit that I wouldn’t really be prepared to take care of myself in an evacuation situation, much less my dog and my cat. However, when precious seconds can matter, it pays to be prepared ahead of time.

[More]