True Pet Stories

So many people have been writing me over the last five years to express concerns about their pets’ health and the ongoing problems they’ve been facing. The most common conditions are allergies, digestive disorders, (vomiting and diarrhea), obesity, immunity problems, diabetes, chronic skin and coat problems and eye/ear issues. After much deliberation about what I …

From Solo to So Healthy! Solo was one of those really memorable father’s day gifts that Ginger gave Gary one year. After receiving a call from a good friend who always seemed to be rescuing some animal or another, Ginger was convinced that this stray dog’s street life should come to a halt and his …

Here are Jingle Bell and Pinky waiting patiently for their Chicken Stew.  They’re not only well behaved at the dinner table (like real ladies should be), but they’re gorgeous.  Their Mom Diana has just begun making their homemade food and don’t they look like they’ll be thrilled with their dishes?  Cudos to Diana!

Charlotte Josephine, aka “Charlee”, “Chucklebee”                       1999-2011 My Charlee Girl is the most amazing girl I have ever met.  She taught me more than I ever imagined possible.  A better friend there never was, even though she could never actually speak to me.  To this day, though she is not with me in a physical sense, …

For the love of Jordan  A few months ago, I was given Jordan’s Prize Panda to foster. Here’s his short story: He was a very sick dog who was starved, almost to death. Jordan is a 5 year old Australian Shepherd. They are supposed to be between 35 and 40 pounds.  Jordan was 17 pounds …

With Love, From Rikki-Lee Schroder and Popcorn  (Alaska & Tiger, Too!) About six years ago I noticed my Maltese, Popcorn, had increased his water intake and looked lethargic. I took him to the vet who subsequently diagnosed him with kidney disease, and I was told nothing could improve his condition, that it was only “a matter of time.” …

Raw soup or knuckle bones are nature’s way of keeping your dog’s teeth and gums healthy.  They don’t splinter like chicken or pork bones, which should NEVER be given to your pet, as they can become lodged in their throat.  The big, meaty bones are safe and if your dogs are like mine, they will enjoy …

There are so many things I want to share with people who want to love their pets wisely.   As Voyko always says “True love is a wise love”.  It’s why we continue to learn and evolved throughout the years.  Things that we once believed to be good for us – may not really be and the …

On Jan 11, 2011 5:30 PM, “Andi”  wrote: Hi.  On Saturday night, my Sweetie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. I remember meeting her back in 2000, as she darted wildly through the old warehouse parking lot.  She was confused, dazed, bewildered, bleeding, battered and bludgeoned.  It took a bunch of us to corral her.  Bravo …

Henry was a local celebrity. As a lecturer, teacher, and scholar, he had a “prove it to me scientifically” mentality. Fencer was a lovable, devoted, twelve-year-old tan and black shepherd mix who had been with Henry since he was a puppy. Fencer had developed a giant tumor at the bridge of his nose that protruded …