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Diagnosis: Kidney Failure with an Update a Year Later

(Originally Written September 16, 2011, with an update November 16, 2012) 8:00 am I got the call from our vet with the results from Addison’s bloodwork and urinalysis. Basically he said she was in the early stages of chronic renal insufficiency (kidney failure). Just thinking about it makes me cry. About a month ago I […]

Past Featured Pets: Mary

Mary

Featured Pet of the Week: Mary Each week we will feature animals available for adoption at local shelters. This week’s pick is Mary from Love at First Sight! Puppy and Kitten Adoption Center. Description: Age: 3 Month Old Puppy Gender: Female Breed: Mother lab mix (unknown father) “Hi! My name is Mary.  I was born on […]

Cat Allergies-Really?

I spent four hours being tested for allergies and was excited to find out exactly what I was allergic to. I also was looking forward to asking an expert if a lot of people are really allergic to cats or is it just an easy excuse for not wanting to have one. Not only did I […]

In the News: In the Wake of Sandy, Remembering Joplin Missouri

In the midst of Hurricane Sandy’s recovery…let’s recall Joplin Missouri’s devastating tornado and the affects on the animals As our country has been hit but yet another natural disaster with Hurricane Sandy and thousands of Northeasterners are still without power and a looking at a long recovery ahead I am reminded of another devastating storm, […]

Pet Friendly Apartment Living

Apartment Living, pet-friendly options We resided in an apartment for five months (May-October) while we were renovating our home. Week one was a little bit of an adjustment all six of us (4 humans, 2 pets) living in a small space but I received an email that shined a light on a huge positive for this […]