Sweet Mia
Mia was the softest and sweetest dog we ever had. She came from Boston Terrier rescue (NEBTR) 12 years ago and snuggled up to us the day she came home and never looked back. Loud noises scared her and she would hide whenever a sports game came on, especially the Steelers. Ever day she would […]
Waterfront Opens Dog Park
The already dog friendly Waterfront in Homestead opened a green spot for shoppers with dogs to relax and let their pets take a break: a new dog park. “It’s been in the planning since fall of last year,” explains Emily Wittmer, Marketing Director at the Waterfront. The large grassy area features several agility structures to […]
Sir Toad
Dear Toad: When I walked by the garage today, I remembered how you liked to sniff the corner there. And I’d shoo you along quickly before you left too much of a “message” encouraging more dogs to go there. You were so anxious to go on a walk and get about 5 minutes in and […]
Devon Allen Johnson Family
By Jeff Verscharen Our Local Spotlight this issue focuses on the Johnson family of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The family of five in the household includes Devon Allen, his wife, Karlie and children, Rosalie, age 9, Jameson, age 7, Emmanuelle, age 5, and their array of pets. The family enjoys the outdoors and traveling, as well as […]
Our Sweet Kelly
About 13 years ago we lost our quiet, gentle, rescued collie. At that time, my husband and I didn’t want another dog. After six months of resisting the thought, we decided to move on and started looking for a little dog with short hair. As a volunteer that bathes incoming dogs at a shelter, I […]
By Lynne Marshall, PT, CCRT
“Is There Really Physical Therapy for Pets?” Four years ago, I found myself asking that very same question. My name is Lynne Marshall and I have been a human physical therapist for thirty years. When I began to notice changes in the walking pattern of my own German Shepherd, Bella, I began to take classes […]
In Loving Memory “Rufus” Mader
In Loving Memory “Rufus” Mader 1995-2004 Rufus came to us through the veterinary clinic where I worked as a veterinary technician in Worthington, Ohio. I was called in to work early Christmas Eve morning for an emergency C-section on a Bullmastiff. Rufus was one of only 2 pups born that day. His sister was […]
Pookie
We lost our beloved Pookie last night. He was 16 and suffered an awful seizure that would not stop. We rushed him to the ER vet. He was so weak. He passed peacefully in my arms on Boogie’s birthday. We rescued this needy little man at the age of 13. Pookie was blind, deaf, unwilling […]
Charlie and Latasha Batch and The Best of the Batch Foundation
By Carla Mader Charlie Batch, former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, is currently a color analyst and radio personality for The Steelers, CBC Pittsburgh, and WDVE Radio. Charlie, and his wife, Latasha founded the Best of the Batch Foundation in 1999. Latasha currently serves as the Executive Director of Best of the Batch Foundation. The Best of […]
Rivers Veterinary Urgent Care (RVUC)
Have you noticed how difficult it is to get an appointment with your veterinarian? Have you been one of that many that has waited more than 10 hours for your sick pet to be evaluated at the emergency hospital? You are not the only one. Veterinary medicine nationwide is reaching a critical point; there are […]