Pet Connections

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 […]

What are Therapy Animals and How Are They Beneficial? Brad Herman

Therapy animals play an extraordinary role in offering affection to individuals in a retirement home, nursing home, hospital, schools, or other situations. They provide love and support needed by individuals seeking emotional assistance. Those who have come to rely on these type of emotional support pets have come to realize the profound impact these animals […]

Chemo or Cat? By Dr. Susan Wagner, DVM MS ACVIM

My years as a conventional and integrative veterinarian have taught me that the human-animal bond goes beyond companionship. Animals are here to be our guides and teachers, and to help us on this journey called life. The most important lesson they teach us is to love without judgment. They view us as special people, whether […]