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Peace of Mind Dog Rescue: Caring for Dogs Left Behind by Carie Broecker

Contributor Carie Broecker is Executive Director and Co-Founder of Peace of Mind Dog Rescue (POMDR) in Pacific Grove, CA. POMDR has received grants from The Grey Muzzle Organization to help with veterinary care for homeless senior dogs and for their program to keep dogs with their guardians. In 2009, I was taking care of a...

Finding Health Solutions for Our "Chow Hounds": An Interview with Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM

Dr. Ernie Ward, DVM has dedicated his veterinary career to not only treating illness in animals but also preventing disease and optimizing health. In addition to being a veterinary practitioner, he is an internationally-recognized writer, award-winning lecturer, and a television personality, who has been the recurring "house vet" for the Rachael Ray show since 2007...

Every Old Dog Has a Story to Tell by Ardeth De Vries

Contributor Ardeth De Vries is the author of Old Dog Haven: Every Old Dog Has a Story to Tell (Bennett & Hastings Publishing, 2014). Proceeds from the sale of the book go to Old Dog Haven, a large network of foster homes in western Washington whose mission is to provide loving, safe homes for abandoned...

Making Animal Hospice a Reality by Dr. Kathleen Cooney, DVM

You can learn more about animal hospice from the International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC). See here for a nationwide directory of animal hospice and in-home euthanasia providers. Advances in veterinary care have greatly extended the lives of our animal companions. For caregivers (aka pet parents), management of animal health has become...