Health

Surviving the Pain of Losing Your Pet

An Interview with Dr. Katie Lawlor, Psy.D., MIA Losing a pet can feel like a blow to the gut, leaving you gasping for air. Many pet owners will affirm that...

Meet Our Local CELEBRI-GOLDIES

Southern California has no shortage of celebrities, and that includes the four-legged kind. Let us introduce you to...

Legacies of Love

Golden retrievers bring the magic. Their glistening fur, big smiles, and wagging tails have a knack for prompting...

Cooper the Mini Golden

Janet had longed for a golden retriever ever since she was a little girl. Somehow, she just knew...

The Golden Dogs of Therapy

Golden retrievers are an iconic breed, known for their good nature, intelligence, love of training, and ability to...

The Scoop About Poop

When asked for a description, I have an unfortunate tendency to compare poop to different types of food. I have been told that this...

Adoption Tips

Bringing a new pet into your home can be an incredibly joyful experience. While it may seem as simple as going to your local...

Boogie Shoes: End of the Year To-Do List

With the weather changing and holiday festivities just around the corner, it’s time to take a little pause. At my house, we’re making a...

A Healing Touch for Shelter Dogs

Animal Samaritans No-Kill Shelter provides a refuge for at-risk, adoptable dogs and cats by housing, feeding, socializing, and providing medical care until they find...

Feline Hyperthyroidism

If you’re a cat owner, you may or may not have heard of a relatively common condition in older felines known as hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism...

No, Polly Doesn’t Want That Cracker!

“Polly want a cracker?” This cliché phrase has dictated and driven how parrots have been fed for more than a century. The classic bird...