Meet The Blogger
Jason Merrihew
From Lakewood, CO.
Jason Merrihew is the associate public relations manager for AAHA. Jason's role with AAHA is to inform others about the latest trends, issues, and technology in the veterinary profession. However, his two wonderful black cats, Rinaldo and Rembrandt, view him as their pooper scooper, entertainer, food server, and warm lap.
Jason is an active volunteer with many children’s organizations including the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado, the Colorado Children’s Hospital, and Give Kids the World. He co-founded the Make-A-Wish Colorado Young Professionals chapter to help generate funds to make wishes come true.
by Jason Merrihew
on 06/19/2012
Natural disasters impact every living creature that reside in the impacted areas. Currently, Colorado is experiencing tremendous wildfires. Last Friday, I visited Advanced Animal Care of Colorado, an AAHA-accredited practice in Fort Collins. They are acting as an overflow shelter for the local human... [More]
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by Jason Merrihew
on 06/13/2012
Sheila Murphy, director of AAHA's Member Service Center, occasionally bring Killian and Delaney to work with her. They had fun hanging with mom and "testing" the durability of their new toy. Unfortunately, the toy only last 54 minutes. :)
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by Jason Merrihew
on 06/12/2012
Finding a silver lining in a dark storm cloud can be extremely difficult. Often times, the passing of a beloved pet is the first time a child has to deal with death. Unfortunately, this is something that most children will have to face. When Liz Hauser, daughter of veterinarian, ... [More]
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by Jason Merrihew
on 06/06/2012
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by Jason Merrihew
on 06/05/2012
"If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito."-Dalai Lama
I have always been a believer that everyone (young and old, rich and poor) hold the power to make a difference in the world. This Dalai Lama quote is a subtle illustration of how even the smalle... [More]
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