ZoeyStory

07/21/2017

We will miss our dear doggie friend, Bonaparte Minkle. This is a beautiful tribute to a dog who loved his person more than anything.

Dogs? Cats? Questions? Find everything your pet may be trying to tell you here!

01/27/2017

Great workshop on the animal-human bond coming to NYC! Hope to see some of you there!
http://www.ackerman.org/human-animal-bonds-the-relational-significance-and-therapeutic-applications/

08/17/2016

I am mourning the loss of my son who was approximately 15 years old. I don’t know his exact age because my husband and I adopted him from a…

06/18/2016

Comfort dogs help those in Orlando

Twelve specially trained golden retrievers were brought to the city to provide emotional relief for victims, emergency workers and families of those killed.

05/19/2016

It was a tough day for our amazing friends at the Sebastian County Humane Society

Today was an excruciating one for our shelter staff. Today we had to say goodbye to our sweet Cecily. After being on the IV fluids overnight she was able to stand again, we tested her for heartworms and parvo, both came back negative. Then this morning we couldn't help but notice her stool was very foul smelling and had massive amounts of blood in it. We sent her to a vet clinic for X-rays and bloodwork. The news we found out was absolutely heart wrenching. Her intestines had turned inside out from starvation and stomach was bloated full of blood and a mass. We are unsure of exactly what happened, but we believe she may have eaten rocks due to starvation. The vet told us that due to the extensive damage and deteriorated condition of Cecily that she would not be strong enough for the immediate surgeries and would not wake up from anesthesia, that putting her through those surgeries would kill her. When she was brought back to the shelter, her condition was continuing to get worse. After long discussions, we decided our best option was to put Cecily to sleep instead of letting her suffer to her death. In the short time we had Cecily in our care we all became very attached to her. When the time came she was surrounded by people that love her and she was on her favorite blanket. Today was hard, excruciating, and exhausting. We love you Cecily and wish we could've gotten you in sooner. We mourn the beautiful souls that we cannot save, and rescue the ones we can. Even though today was miserable we will march on to save the ones we can. After Cecily passed, we ran heartworm tests on several new dogs, 6 of which tested positive for heartworms. With the help of our community, and only through the help of the communtiy, we will be able to treat them, Iris, and the countless other animals that are in need. RIP Cecily and thank you for everyone that fell in love with her, whether through facebook or through working with her. She did not pass away unloved or alone. Please remember to love your pets, educate yourselves on pet welfare, and spay/neuter. If we all do that, we may see a lot less of the pain and suffering these innocent animals go through.

05/17/2016

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month

May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Because cancer is so common in pets, we want you to be prepared. We hope you never have to ask these questions, but these are 5 important questions to ask your veterinarian when your pet gets a diagnosis of cancer.

1) What type of cancer does my pet have?
2) What other diagnostic tests or staging tests should be performed?
3) What treatment options are available for this type of cancer? 4) Should I seek the help of a specialist (i.e. oncologist, surgeon, radiologist, etc.)?
5) Is my pet currently in pain? If so what can we do about it?
There are many different types of cancer (sarcomas, carcinomas, round cells tumors, etc.). Knowing the exact type of cancer will allow you to ask the right questions and do the right research.

Often times the diagnosis of cancer is just the beginning. Further tests (ultrasounds, radiographs, blood tests, etc.) are often recommended to help better classify the disease and/or determine if the disease has spread to other locations.

Treatment for cancer often involves multiple modalities. Treatment options may include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy and/or immunotherapy. Knowing all of the potential treatment options will help you make the most informed decision.

General practitioners are the central members of your pet’s medical team. Cancer, however, is a very complex disease with various and often rapidly changing treatment options. Seeking the help of a board certified veterinary specialist might be needed to decide upon the best treatment plan for your pet.

Animals are very good at hiding their signs. Although your pet might not be acting painful (crying, whining, etc.) it is still possible for them to be in pain. Your veterinarian can assess heart rate, respiratory rate and other physiologic responses that may indicate pain. If your pet is showing signs of pain, there are many options for pain relieving medications.

05/10/2016

Warning signs of cancer in pets!

Early Detection is Key - Pets have become members of our families, and as we take better care of them, they are living happier, longer lives. Despite this, or perhaps becauseof this, cancer is one of the leading causes of death in dogs and cats. Early detection is key to a better outcome, and this i...

05/09/2016

Happy Mother's Day to all those animal lovers out there 🐶🐾❤️

04/19/2016

Per loss and grief 🐾😢🐶

When my German Shepherd, Hugo, died, it felt like a part of me had been clawed out and torn away. I talked to a pet-loss expert -- here's what she said.

04/17/2016

Congrats to for banning the sale of puppy mill dogs. 🐶🙌🏻👍🏻🐾

In the latest blow against the scourge of puppy mills, Philadelphia, the nation’s fifth largest city, this morning banned all sales of puppy mill dogs in pet stores and at outdoor venues like flea markets. The unanimous vote by the Philadelphia city council on the bill introduced by Councilman Kenya…

04/14/2016

New law for pet stores!

03/29/2016

Love this drawing depicting Angel Abby in Dog Heaven watching over all of us. 🐶🐾❤️👼🏻