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  This article is an opinion piece and reflects only the beliefs of the content writer. Today is National Celebration of Life Day.  And while this day was established specifically to honor the joy that children bring to the lives of their families, it got me thinking about life in a much broader sense.  We live in an often, very scary world. In today’s technological age, it’s near impossible to...

The holidays are such a wonderful time of year.   Most people can attest to this statement.  But the truth is, the holidays can also be a very difficult time of year for some.  The typical holiday frenzie alone can be stressful - hosting friends and family, having enough money for gifts, family tensions, remembering loved ones who’ve passed away…. There are a variety of stressors that can affect our...

It is our favorite time of year.  The holiday season is in full swing and we have already begun to fill our days with holiday music, movies and plenty of Christmas cheer.  It is certainly a magical time.   One of our favorite aspects of the season is finding new and fun ways to surprise our loved ones with thoughtful and special gifts we know they will adore.  And it may...

A pet is for life.  In the dog rescue world, you’ll hear advocates use these words a lot.  Unless you are ready and willing to commit to his/her entire life, maybe dog ownership just isn’t for you.  And it’s okay if it isn’t. But we must remember that just like children, pets are completely reliant on their humans for their livelihood.  Pet owners should see their pets through everything life...