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One year since my Nicky crossed the Rainbow Bridge.
One year ago today my Nicky passed away in my arms. He was 12 years old. Nicky was a free-spirit and such a sweet boy. The time has passed so quickly, yet it feels like it’s been much longer since I’ve held him. He loved the snow. He also liked to snack on it as he played.
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How to Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet: Key Signs Every Pet Parent Should Know
How to Spot Signs of Pain in Your Pet: What Every Pet Parent Needs to Know As pet parents, our main goal is to keep our furry friends happy and healthy. But here’s the reality—our pets can’t tell us when they’re hurting, so it’s up to us to pick up on the signs, whether they’re subtle or more obvious. Let’s explore how to spot signs of pain in your pet, and what to keep an eye out for. Behavioral Changes: The First Red Flag of Pain in Your Pet One of the first things to notice is any changes in behavior. If your usually sweet and cuddly pet suddenly becomes…
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Benefits of Essential Oils and Canine Massage after Trauma
Benefits of Essential Oils and Canine Massage after Trauma Today, I’m sharing my experience with helping my dog Nicky recover from a dog attack using essential oils and canine massage. For this post, I’ll be focusing primarily on the use of lavender essential oil. Sensitive Skin and Allergic Reactions My Nicky had sensitive skin and had allergic reactions to shampoos and topical flea and tick treatments. I’ve never been comfortable putting harsh chemicals on my dogs’ skin to kill parasites or giving them pills that can be as deadly as the parasites they’re made to kill. Of course, I’m not a fan of fleas and ticks or heart worms either,…
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About
I’ve loved animals my entire life. I can’t remember a time when there wasn’t an animal in my home. Their innocence, loyalty, unconditional love, and capacity to forgive amaze and inspire me. As a photographer, they’ve become my favorite subjects. As a dog mom, their well-being has led me to study holistic animal care and canine massage. I aim to nurture the whole dog. Body, Mind, and Spirit. Volunteering at a local shelter, writing about local animal rescue news, and creating artwork to express the joy animals bring to my life are my passions. I’ve started this blog as a way to share my loves, share their stories, connect with…
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Delia Won a Bag of Tillman’s Treats! Review
A special delivery from Natural Balance just for Delia! Delia won a bag of Tillman’s Treats Lamb and Vegetable formula treats from Natural Balance during a recent BlogPaws Twitter chat about retired working dogs. Not only did Delia win her favorite treats, but we learned a lot about working dogs, service dogs and therapy dogs as well. Delia LOVES Tillman’s Treats. A lot. I have to make sure they are stored out of her sight or she won’t eat her meals. I was given a bag of Tillman’s Treats to sample at BlogPaws, amongst a ton of other goodies that Natural Balance gave us for a…
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Remembering My Boys on National Pet Memorial Day
The second Sunday in September is National Pet Memorial Day. While I think of them every day, I’ve been spending time today remembering my Nicky, Niño and Mickey. Mickey was my best friend growing up. He was a gift from my Father when I was four years old and had chicken pox. He was my constant companion and a source of comfort when my Father passed away three years later. We had 13 years together. It wasn’t until I started picking photos for this post that I realized I only have one photo of Mickey scanned, so I must fix that. Here we are when when I was about 6…
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Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 2
Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 2…(Part one can be read here.) Niño and Sweet Pea Nicky and Niño were ready to burst with excitement about this new family member. I put her in her travel cage and we all gathered on the floor. Nicky and Niño were leashed in case they got too excited…they sniffed around the cage…she followed, checking them out…Nicky lingered a bit too long and she nipped his nose. No damage done, but he learned his lesson. Niño sat back and watched and, I imagine, took mental notes. This first intro went well. Sweet Pea was indifferent towards Nicky, but took quickly to Niño. She would chatter to him…
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Sweet Pea’s Story-Part 1
(Sweet Pea’s first photo 2001) Ten years ago as I was traveling through a small Missouri town I saw a little pet store and decided to stop in. I was shocked at the menagerie in this tiny dingy store. Dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rodents, tarantulas and a wallaby! It made me sick-the smell-the filth-the fact that these animals were living like this. Amidst the chaos sat a tiny cage with a tiny green bird perched quietly inside. She was so tiny and stuck in a cage with no toys and dirty water. I knew immediately she was mine. There was no way she would spend another day there. I had…