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NO DOG LEFT BEHIND?
The effects of war are far reaching, and its scars everlasting. Each year, on Memorial Day, we acknowledge and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Although it originated in the aftermath of the Civil War, there have sadly been a handful following wars

FIGHTING LIKE CATS AND DOGS?
Many families with single species pets are hesitant to introduce new animal to the mix and a lot of that has to do with a handful of preconceived notions about the ability of dogs and cats to cohabitate. Certainly, there are many households with dogs, cats, and even birds all

Backyards, BBQs & Band-Aids
With a long, cold winter giving way to warm, spring days we’re growing more and more anxious to get outside and enjoy the sunshine…especially if we have four legged friends who are also itching to shed the last bits of cabin fever. While fun is much deserved for us all,

A Bird’s Eye View of the Flu
As of February 2025, over 166 million birds have died or been killed by the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) since the virus first appeared in the United States in 2022. And the H5N1 bird flu virus has spread to all 50 states. Recently, as the price of eggs continue

THE DAY THE ANGELS BURNED
Last summer we shared some wildfire facts and preparatory information in our July blog post, in response to the Park fire, which burned across Butte and Tehama counties, burning over 670 sq miles of land in northern California. Just six months later, multiple fires swept across the Los Angeles area,

A CHARACTER MORE FAMOUS THAN HEIDI
For thousands of years, dogs worked alongside man. They mastered tasks essential to human survival and significantly assisted in our evolution. And we still depend on them today; as service dogs for those with mental and physical challenges, they continue to bring comfort and provide necessary capabilities to our daily