Charlie
Charlie – Mastiff/Lab aka Mastador Adopted from the Animal Rescue League Pittsburgh At 110 pounds, and 10 months old, I loved big mutts, no lie, but I wasn’t sure how this fella was going to be with me. In the meet and greet room, he walked over to me, sat down and put his giant […]
Bentley
I am grateful for my 4 year old shitzu Bentley James because he’s my best friend . He listens to me when I’m upset when I cry he licks my tears away . He sleeps with me at night whatever I eat he gets to try. Bentley goes everywhere with me he is loved by […]
Rufus
In May of 2010 we got our Rufus from the Onslow County Animal Shelter right near Jacksonville North Carolina where my husband was stationed at Camp Lejeune while in the Marine Corps. We had just moved there and realized base housing allowed us to have a pet. We decided to go check out the nearest […]
Sarver Animal Hospital: Focusing on Overall Pet Health
by Nate Lasher When she opened Sarver Animal Hospital in February of 2015, Dr. Nicole Milligan began structuring her practice in a way that would promote the overall health and wellness of her patients. “As our society has changed, pets have become more like our family members,” said Dr. Milligan. “They are not just animals […]
Riding with Stars: Learning with Rhythm By Carla Mader
One of my favorite places to ride my horse has been at Manon’s Farm in Washington, PA. Tom and Kim Manon owns a third-generation private farm with boarding and riding with rolling pastures abound for acres. Kim offers what I’d say, is the region’s best kept secret for boarding, riding and lessons, and especially for […]
Butterfly Ears
Sue Rosati We first met Sassy one Christmas Eve, when we gathered with the family to celebrate the holiday. She was owned by my brother’s sister-in-law, Mary, who had recently become widowed with two small children. Mary adopted the two month old beagle mix in an attempt to fill a void for her seven year […]
Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center
By Carla Mader Pittsburgh Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (PVSEC) is western Pennsylvania’s most comprehensive multi-specialty referral and emergency veterinary center. They provide small animal veterinary services in 14 disciplines and 24/7 emergency services. PVSEC is conveniently located and easily accessible in North Hills off I-279. Pittsburgh is very fortunate to have a premier veterinary […]
Beaver Animal Clinic: Because We Care
We at Beaver Animal Clinic believe in the power of caring. Caring for our patients as our own pets. Caring for our clients as our friends. Caring for each other as our family. We strive to maintain an office where animals receive the best possible health care. Holistic/Integrative Care by Dr. Doug Knueven Conventional Care […]
Adopt a Holistic Lifestyle for Your Pet
By Doug Knueven, DVM, CVA, CVC, CVCH Holistic veterinary care is in great demand these days. The term “holistic” implies that the entire being; body, mind, and spirit, is being addressed. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. This concept stands in direct opposition to the Western reductionistic view of life. Modern […]
The Lost and Found Conure Parrot Story
This story began with a phone call from my ex-husband, Joe, requesting bird seed from me. I was very puzzled by this request since I knew he did not have a pet bird and that you do not give parakeet food to wild birds. When I questioned him, he told me he would be right […]