Veterinarian, Speaker & Author
This is one of the best annual events in Scottsdale. For a donation of $1 you can witness police, military, government and security dogs display their immense talent and lust for biting handlers in protective gear. While the handlers look to have fun, the dogs have even more. They love their work as evidenced by the tail (or …
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On Saturday, April 13th, 2013, Good Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church located in Cave Creek, Arizona will host a blessing of the animals. The event starts at 10:00am and all animals receive a St. Francis medal. According the church, they host this event to celebrate God’s creation. Here is how they describe it: “When …
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MCSO Animal Safe Haven (MASH) is run by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. Over the years this innovative program has made a tremendous difference for some very unfortunate animals. This Saturday, February 23rd, MASH has two adoption events that I wanted to share. More details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/SJsMU. One is in conjunction with PACC911 (see the Facebook landing …
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of speaking on behalf of PAWSitively CATS. The event was held at Clues Unlimited Bookstore in Tucson (a wonderful name for a bookstore specializing in mysteries). It was a great afternoon celebrating books, cats and this great organization. They are the largest no-kill shelter in Tucson. Their mission …
This afternoon I finished writing the first draft of Coated With Fur: A Blind Cat’s Love! It covers part of the second year of my Minnesota clinic. Thank you to the fans who waited since Coated With Fur: A Vet’s Life was published in 2010. Cancer set me back for longer than expected but it did not win! I …
After hurricane Sandy devastated the the East Coast, Dr. Brian Green, a veterinarian in Tarrytown, New Jersey teamed up with Mike and Martha Witkowski owners of ZipJack in Elmsford, New Jersey to collect food for needy pets. Donations poured in from all over the country. A small portion of the food was used to feed animals displaced by …
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I would like to share my opinion about the sordid tale of the death of Macho B. Thanks to Dennis Wagner of the Arizona Republic the truth about this poor jaguar is finally revealed. Macho B was horrifically and unnecessarily trapped and collared by Arizona Game and Fish. In 2009, Arizona Game and Fish reported an ‘accidental trapping’ of …
It is with great joy I announce the 2013 Animal Charity Grant! It is quick and simple to apply. Please inform your favorite animal non-profit. The grant is open to charities in all 50 states. Details are at Veterinary Creative. Congratulations to the 2012 Winners: Humane Society of Southern Arizona and the Pima Library Foundation! …
On December 2, 2012 please join me for an afternoon of fun at On A Wing And A Prayer Arabian Ranch. Gather with other animal lovers for wine and light refreshments. Peruse the silent auction filled with animal inspired artwork and photographs donated by notable Tucson artists. Then I will talk about how animals improve our life, …
Coated With Fur: A Vet’s Life is now available at the St. Paul Public Library! Since my first book chronicles a Minnesota Veterinary Clinic, it was a great joy to learn that the St. Paul Public Library found it worthy to put on the shelves. Every library that adds it to their collection brings me …