Hospice is best summarized as the philosophy of preserving quality-of-life over extending length of life and hinges on the belief that patients in the last phases of life deserve this care to live as fully and comfortably as possible. Animal Hospice recognizes dying as a normal process, whether or not resulting from disease, and sees the end of life as an opportunity for added deepening of the existing human-animal bond.

Chiropractic care focuses on diagnosing, treating and preventing nerve stress caused by distortions in the musculoskeletal system, with special emphasis on the spine. This nerve stress can cause physical and emotional malfunction and is associated with loss of energy, pain, weakness, neurologic issues and disease of all types. Animal chiropractic is a broadening of human chiropractic with techniques developed to be able to treat animals.

Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), which includes acupuncture, is an ancient practice that has been gaining in popularity in the United States. Our geriatric pets can greatly benefit from these techniques. Even healthy dogs can see improvements in energy, attitude, physical performance and overall quality of life.

Zoey, a beautiful 10-year-old Boxer, was released to the Cumberland County SPCA when her owners divorced and neither could take her to their new residences. Having been a family dog her whole life, Zoey was heartbroken to find herself in a shelter.

Stephen R. contacted the Humane Society of Western Montana in November 2015. He was unemployed and living with a friend, yet his own needs were not his top priority. Stephen was desperate to find help for his 7-year-old Boston Terrier, Roxy.

Seven-year-old Miss Ivy (now Maggie) came to Safe Harbor Lab Rescue after being placed in a night drop box in an animal shelter.

Thanks to a medical expense grant from The Grey Muzzle Organization and the great work of Safe Harbor Lab Rescue, Ronald and Kathryn's four-legged kids, Holly, Molly and Cody, are thrilled to announce that they have a new brother— Kaiser!

Nine-year-old Ginger came to Golden Retriever Rescue of the Rockies (GRRR) when her family moved and was unable to take her with them. Upon arrival, she weighed 132 pounds (more than 50 pounds over her ideal weight), had numerous lumps and bumps...

Benny came to Senior Dogs 4 Seniors as a rescue from an elderly hoarder who had moved out and left the dogs behind. Ten years old and blind, Benny had been kept outside on a chain.

Circumstances found 10-year-old Dharma abandoned in a shack along with a teenage boy, left to fend for themselves.

Beagle mix Belinda was approximately eight years old when she was brought in to the shelter as a stray. During her initial medical exam, she was found to be in dire health.

Throughout the years, there has been a lot of charitable work committed to rescuing and adopting out animals. And with good reason – rescue services will evaluate the potential pet, rehabilitate it if necessary, and provide you with a great companion for life. And let’s face it, there are way too many homeless strays out there that need a good home.We at BlackMesh love dogs as much as we love hosting nonprofit sites. So when the opportunity came about to help a nonprofit dedicated to bettering the lives of dogs, we couldn’t resist.

Dogs are living longer. The official world record for the oldest dog is 29 years, 5 months, held by an Australian cattle dog that was put to sleep in 1939. Many dogs today exceed life expectancy, as owners are increasingly eager to maintain quality of life for aging dogs, and technology and veterinary treatment options have evolved.

Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality.