Growing up, my family had a lot of pets. At any given time, we had at least three or four dogs, a couple of cats, and sometimes even some rabbits or hamsters. I also had three siblings. Imagine two adults, four children, and at least eight or ten animals under one roof. Needless to say, ... [More]

New Jersey drivers have someone else to buckle up when they hit the road this summer: Their pet. According to news from NEWStat, AAHA’s news service for veterinarians, New Jersey drivers now risk fines up to $1,000 and up to six months in jail for carrying a pet unrestrained in their vehicle. ... [More]

"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]

  Only a week ago, my poor dog looked like he had just been rescued from a puppy mill. OK, maybe that's a slight exaggeration, but not that far from the truth. He couldn't see through his overgrown eyebrows. Some of the longer hair on his belly and legs was matted. His odor resembled that of a... [More]