Chewy’s past is a mystery. He was living on the streets for who knows how long. He had a bacterial infection, a severe skin fungus, an improperly healed jaw from having been broken at some time in the past, numerous missing or infected teeth and nerve damage that left him …

Like many others,  this is the time of year when I think about all that I am thankful for. A wonderful son, check. An excellent job, check. A new husband that I adore, double check! But, this year it’s not just the normal go around of being thankful for everything …

Cinnamon showed me true unconditional love. He is a big part of why I am such a dog lover today. Cinnamon was a beautiful Husky mix. We added him to our family when I was five years old and he lived until after I graduated from college. His striking looks …

Senior Paddy is at Paws and Claws Humane Society in Rochester, MN. Aging pets, like people, can suffer mental decline that is not considered a normal part of aging. Last week we wrote about the signs and symptoms of cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS. This week we’re looking at how …

SonnyBoy is a healthy senior dog who is adoptable from Redcliff, AB’s  Save Old Souls Senior K-9 Rescue. Aging pets, like people, can suffer mental decline that is not considered a normal part of aging. Recently we wrote about cognitive dysfunction syndrome, or CDS, in senior pets. This week we’re …

Senior dog Cheyenne is at Rimrock Humane Society in Roundup, MT. Did you know that pets, like people, can suffer mental decline as they age? And this decline is not considered a normal part of aging. Studies have found signs of cognitive impairment in 28% of dogs ages 11-12 and …