Few environments are as gruesome or as stressful as those seen on the front lines of a war zone. These traumatic and life-altering experiences leave many participants permanently scared, physically and/or emotionally.  It is quite difficult for individuals who have experienced such treacherous ... [More]

Obviously I had noticed. At first I'd blame it on his long fur. "He's getting groomed next week," I'd say. "That'll make him look thinner again." Then someone at work said, "Jack's looking a little fat!" Then my mother-in-law came to visit from Illinois. She hadn't seen Jack for close to six month... [More]

We all read it in the puppy books:

“Puppies are highly energetic creatures that need constant exercise and playtime to avoid getting bored and causing trouble.”

OK, I thought. I can do that.

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