There is a classic tale about the original St. Francis of Assisi, who as I’m sure you know is the patron Saint of Animals, and his friendship with the Wolf of Gubbio. It’s one of ...
When Sally the boxer mix came into our lives, we knew we’d have to teach her all about how our household works and what was expected of her, and she’d need to teach us all ...
Guest Author Michael T. Smith offers up this inspiring story about a cat named Bob. Bob joined us just before Christmas of 2010. He was a stray cat living outside the office where Ginny ...
As you’re writing down your new year’s resolutions, take a minute to jot down some resolutions for your cat. If you’d like to resolve to make life a little better for your cat this year, ...
Last week, the biggest decision I made was whether to lie on my back or roll over onto my stomach. Both required equal amounts of energy output, and I wasn't fond of either position. I ...
Every rescuer has a weakness. It’s a fact that we are all aware of, one that we all accept. Some rescuers hate to give shots, others can only take in certain breeds or species. My ...
I looked at all the caged animals in the shelter...the cast-offs of human society. I saw in their eyes love and hope, fear and dread, sadness and betrayal. And I was angry. "God," I said, ...
We all learn from our pets. Sometimes the lessons are good, other times, they aren't so good. These are a few things we've learned from our dogs that we can apply to real life. Share ...
Lesson One An eagle was sitting on a tree resting, doing nothing. A small mouse saw the eagle and asked him, "Can I also sit around like you and do nothing?" The eagle answered: ...
I have a dog who can fetch.Nothing unusual about that, you say. All dogs can fetch if they're trained properly. Perhaps you are right. However, my dog doesn't fetch toys. He doesn't fetch the newspaper. ...