Penn State Health’s caregivers have a new furry support system among their ranks as Skye, a golden retriever, joins Penn State Health Children’s Hospital’s facility dog program. Skye will work with the staff-assigned chaplains to address employee distress and promote resilience at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the Children’s Hospital.Skye works […]
A poem for a scruffy dog who urinated on precious items intentionally to piss people off and ate rancid fish rejected by hungry wild animals and other dumb stuff… Yes, Basho The poem is at the end of the post. I think poems should get prose explanations, as in Basho. I read that book in Ann
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At glassybaby, giving is not just a part of their business model—it’s the heart of everything they do. Since its inception, glassybaby has been on a giving journey, donating over $14 million to nonprofits with nearly $4 million supporting animal-related causes. glassybaby is renowned for its exquisite hand-blown glass votive candle holders and drinking glasses.
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If you have a female kitty who isn’t spayed and you don’t want to find a home for more kittens, you should definitely keep reading. Cats who come into heat have one-track minds, and they can be very persistent about finding a mate. If you think that Her Royal Highness Princess Purrfection would never leave
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American Humane recently had the honor of working with a retired Military Working Dog (MWD) FFancy, a 9-year-old Belgian Malinois, who just this month had a final mission – retiring in a forever, loving home with Shane, a U.S. Air Force veteran. FFancy’s tale is one of loyalty and resilience. Serving a pivotal role in
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There’s a lot to consider before adding a new puppy to your family, and it goes way beyond what you should name them and where they will sleep. Do you have time for the extra care, training and patience that pups need (even in the middle of the night)? Are you financially ready to adopt
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Nature’s Synergy for your Dog’s Joint Health and Pain Management: 1+1 > 2 We love our dogs and want them to experience the joy of moving freely without pain. Dogs love being active which inevitably leads to injuries and also to “wear and tear” despite the best care and intentions. As our dogs age, inflammation
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Pet Poison Prevention Awareness Month 19 Observed nationwide as Pet Poison Awareness Month, March is an ideal time for us to spread awareness about the adverse effects of pet poisoning. It happens mostly due to lack of knowledge and understanding among pet parents and pet sitters. Therefore, it is important for you to learn to
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The New York Times spent a few days as a dog… but, well, without getting dirty? A few times here on my humble blog, I have had occasion to take issue with the Grey Lady, the Magnus Carlson of Newspapers, the Major Domo, the prestigious and efficacious New York Times, the austere and magnificent. While not
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When it comes to a dog’s attitude towards eating, there are two extremes. There are the speed eater dogs who gobble down their food as fast as they can, and then there are the dogs who take one sniff and walk away in disgust, protesting until they get something better. No pet parent wants to
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