Envision is an Arizona non-profit dedicated to utilizing the wonderful gifts of horses to help people. I am honored to be the keynote speaker for their inaugural fundraiser at Silverleaf Gold Club on Thursday April 28th. If you are able to join us, I would love to see you. Further details about Envision and the …
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Tigre
Many of you know I had cancer and it was a cat who diagnosed me. That cat was Tigre. He was amazing! I am sad to say we lost him right before Christmas. After a long battle with gastrointestinal disease, Tigs went into renal failure. I miss him terribly. Like so many wonderful pets, Tigre arrived in our …
National Veterinary Technician Week
I am privileged to work alongside two terrific young women who deeply love animals. They are also outstanding medical professionals. So during this National Veterinary Technician Week (October 11th-17th) I thank and celebrate Abbey Santos, CVT and Michelle Thomson for the gift they are to animals and to me. Thanks as well to all who serve …
Our First Anniversary At Arizona Skies Animal Hospital
A year ago today, I purchased Arizona Skies Animal Hospital located in Cave Creek, Arizona. I remember walking into the clinic on the first day wondering what the future would hold? It has been an outstanding year filled with great animals and clients. With tremendous hard work by Abbey Santos and Michelle Thomson, the clinic has …
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National Dog Day 2015
Today is National Dog Day. To celebrate, I decided to post pictures of a few of the fantastic canines I know. ENJOY! Molly Scout Frankie Mason Greta
Even Though Delta, American and United Stopped, UPS and FedEx Still Ship Animal Trophies From Africa
After a Minnesota dentist killed Cecil, a beloved lion from Zimbabwe, the sport of trophy hunting has come under scrutiny. In this so-called sport, wealthy hunters pay local guides to help them bag a prize specimen. In Africa, the big 5 are the most common kills – African lions, African elephants, cape buffalo, leopards and rhinoceros. …
Fairness To Pet Owners Bill Is Not As It Appears
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut is at it again. He introduced the “Fairness To Pet Owner” bill, S-1200, again even though it has been defeated before – not once but twice. This bill is supposed to “promote competition and help consumers save money by giving them the freedom to choose where they buy prescription pet medications and for …
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Honoring Four-Legged Veterans
On Memorial Day, I was reflecting on veterans. I believe it is fitting to honor all veterans. both humans and animals, who served in the armed forces. The humans return to the United States but what happens to the animals? In the case of working dogs, many are left in the country where they served even though their …
Plague Found Again in Desert Southwest May 2015
On May 13, 2015 I received an update from the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association warning veterinarians that plague was diagnosed in Jerome, Arizona. A cat tested positive for Yersinia pestis and it is suspected in three other cats. Y.pestis is endemic to the southwestern United States as well as semiarid areas of Asia and Africa. …
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Thank You Arizona Governor Ducey!
I’ve been meaning to write to celebrate Arizona’s new Governor Doug Ducey. This Republican governor issued his first veto a month ago to the great benefit of animals and Arizona. House Bill 2150 was rushed through the legislature and sought to remove farm animals from the definition of “animals” under the state’s cruelty laws. This bill would …