This was our first Christmas without Jeffrey. Well, our first Christmas since 2007 – the year we adopted him. And, heartbreakingly, our first white Christmas here since 2010. Jeffrey LOVED the snow. He made me want to be out in it, even when I would have been more likely to opt for a warm blanket
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Honey (Honeygirl) found me 10 years ago (February, 2009) in Appalachia after I had suffered the tragic loss of my full-term daughter and nearly died of pre-eclampsia. Heartbroken and suffering from post-traumatic stress, I was drowning in grief when my husband visited the Johnson City, TN shelter and discovered Honey. He asked me to stop
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Freshly divorced and disappointed with an old girlfriend, I decided the best course of action was to rescue a dog and just forget about romance. Little did I know, I was about to embark on a 16 year love affair. My search began on the internet with several lab rescue groups. One day, I got
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Saying goodbye to a family pet just hurts. We get super attached to these little fur balls we let roam about in our homes, don’t we? They become so much a part of our families as we feed them (I adore the sound of happy crunching!), play with them and love them to pieces. And
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Keeping your pet’s teeth clean and healthy could literally save their lives. “It’s important to get their mouth cleaned up and get rid of that tarter and bacteria, which really affects their whole body,” said Dr. Andy Cherry with Cherry Point Animal Hospital in Kingsport, TN. “It affects their kidneys, their heart, their lungs. Everything
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Do you know how many kittens can result from one unaltered cat? It’s staggering! I learned that the hard way. When I was a teenager, my first job was seasonal employment at a local resort. The hotel was located on a mountain, and somewhat isolated. It seemed like every week, someone was leaving their dog
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If you’re trying to be an environmentally-responsible person, your plan has to include making changes when it comes to your pets. These are not complicated changes and they will not break the bank. More on that coming up, but first some background! When I was a fifth grader at St. Ann’s Elementary, we did a
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What should you do if you have to evacuate? Experts recommend having a comprehensive emergency plan that includes a checklist for your pet. Watch this video for some important reminders about your pet’s food, medication, what you need to know about that microchip and who you can reach out to for help. We’re bringing this
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Dr. Andy Cherry, who owns Cherry Point Animal Hospital in Kingsport, TN, offers up some tips for making sure your pet stays at a healthy weight. How many calories does your dog need? Dr. Cherry recommends the calorie calculator at Kurgo.com. You may be shocked to learn how many calories some dog food and treats
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Watch the difference a little time and a lot of love can make; Skittles is really coming out of her shell! Skittles is a 6-month-old Beagle mix and she is already spayed. This week we are working with C.A.R.E. of Jefferson County, TN to help get this precious pup adopted. If you’d like to meet Skittles,
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