Celebrating Canine Military Heroes this Memorial Day by Maile Hulihan When Summer, a 7-year-old female Labrador, served in Afghanistan, she used her nose to protect her fellow Marines, finding numerous weapon caches and IEDs, and clearing routes for travel, coming under attack in several firefights. This year she’s one of the soldiers up for an…
It’s difficult to face our beloved pet’s age – here’s part of how Cassie and I are getting on. by Maile Hulihan You may remember my vet’s theory that my, uh, ‘mature’ puppy is nearly blind & deaf and suffering from Lyme disease hit me pretty hard. Her 14 years are showing, he said. Harrumph,…
Sometimes our pups take center stage above all else! by Maile Hulihan A good friend came over today with a carrot cake she made to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary—the same kind of cake my husband and I ate at our wedding reception. We enjoyed the delicious cake for lunch and fed a small slice…
Helping our Furry Friends after Hurricane Harvy by Maile Hulihan Want to help the animals displaced by Hurricane Irma & Harvey? Like you, I’ve seen the heartbreaking photos of animals left behind, some cruelty tied to a tree. But we can make a difference— even from a distance. Report or Find Missing Animals: Best Friends,…
I come from a long line of animal lovers. As such, I am always asking how we can help our furry friends in need. A disturbing new survey shows we humans need to focus on how we source our food and the kind of energy we use. Human activity is killing off the world’s wildlife…