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Imagine what it would be like if police officers would be allowed on the street without first receiving extensive training in their local, state or federal law enforcement academy.  We would think this to be outrageous and would hear the outcry of the citizenry.  Why then wouldn’t we expect the same of our animal services officers who…

The holidays are a wonderful time of year; friends and family visiting and an abundance of new toys for your pet.

Those annual holiday items we think are beautiful and peaceful are viewed as toys by your dog and then…

The oil disaster in the Gulf is far from over. Even though it’s no longer in the news, there are a lot of environmentalists and experts in engineering, science, commerce, culture, socio-economic studies and

research wanting to educate the public about solutions to sustainability issues.

Deltas and estuaries are among the most productive and the most threatened ecosystems…

The Humane Society of Sarasota County received a dog named Buddy. He is an American Bulldog Hound Mix. He is so cute and sweet. I met him at the Ron Gordon Golf Tournament , raising money for the Humane Society, last weekend. He is dying from cancer and has only 2 years to live. I understand he lived a very hard life and now he has a wonderful home waiting for him. Since I met him, he has gone to a…

Vitamin C is a water soluble vitamin, also known as ascorbic acid. The vast majority of animals and plants are able to synthesize their own vitamin C. Among the animals that have lost the ability to synthesize vitamin C are: humans, primitive primates, small rodents including guinea pigs and capybaras, as well as flying mammals…

Here's a shocker for everyone. When you continue to destroy an animal's habitat and force them to constantly relocate it is highly possible they'll wind up on your doorstep. The latest animal to start wandering the streets and roads outside of the forest are black bears and now…

Fall is approaching and that means lots of fun things to do. I am working on an event that will take place in New Orleans. It will benefit the wildlife, pets and other animals that have been affected by the oil disaster in the Gulf. Once I get more specifics finalized, I will be sending out information. Stay tuned…….…

I just returned from a trip to New Orleans. I attended the Gulf Coast Strategic Planning Conference, Assisting…

There are so many creatures that are still dying from the oil that has been dispersed into the waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

I have been very discouraged watching the news and reading articles about the oil disaster. Every time I turn around I see, or hear, more negative. My goal is to empower people, not bring them down. I have been making calls and doing research to find ways that people can help with the oil disaster. The information I get varies from source to source. I got a call from Jeff Dorson today. He…

If you have dogs or ferrets, this is your lucky Friday. It has been a challenging week for me. I have had a number of issues come up regarding dogs and ferrets. I had to do some research and contact other rescues and shelters for help. It’s amazing how animal people all stick together and help each other so…

Would you and your family like to really get away this summer? How about becoming one with nature again, if you could sleep in a comfortable bed and take a nice hot shower? There is a place like that in the North Carolina Mountains. It is called Clear Creek Ranch. Nestled in a quiet valley in the Great Smoky…

I got this from one of my animal supporters:

Please take a moment on this memorial Day to honor all of those dogs, horses and all of the other animals who have passed on in combat while saving lives and all of those who were casualties…

Can anyone explain why the USDA will NOT step in and help the dogs and puppies in the mills? There has been so much evidence of mills abusing and neglecting these animals. Many of these animals are dying horrible deaths. Most people have heard about these atrocities. The flip side, they go into a pet store to buy something for their animal. When…

Whether it’s a family member, friend or a pet, we all deal with the loss of someone close to us at some point in time.

A week ago today I lost my little girl Bessie. She was my daughter with 4 legs and a tail. I knew the time was near since…

1. Best known for the “I'm Tired of” bracelets, ITo introduced the No More Homeless Pets bracelet and now supports nine different…

What are your thoughts about the Supreme Court ruling? There are two sides to this story. I wanted to share some comments on both sides and their links. I know your feedback and thoughts would very much be appreciated. There is a never ending battle about what is “right” , our constitutional rights and what they really mean, views on…

1. You’ve adopted animals but have you ever been adopted by an animal? Here is a website where you can read stories about animals that have a happy ending. Join the Story Club. It is totally free and safe. Just by joining you will be helping to save…