by Dr. Laura Monahan | Nov 12, 2024 | Pet Adoption, Pet Care, Pet Rescue
In Part 1 of this 7-part series on pet adoption, we explored whether to adopt a puppy or an adult dog. We asked several questions to help you assess the type of canine companion that will best fit your lifestyle, energy level, and schedule. Whether you welcome...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Nov 12, 2024 | Pet Adoption, Pet Rescue
This is Part 6 in our 7-part series on pet adoption Part 1: Should I Adopt a Puppy or an Adult Dog? Part 2: 4 Important Decisions to Make Before Adopting a Dog Part 3: The Perfect Dog Breed for You, Based on Your Enneagram Personality Type Part 4: 15 Tips for...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Aug 20, 2023 | Pet Adoption, Pet Care, Pet Rescue
In Part 1 of this 4-part series, we explored whether to adopt a puppy or an adult dog. We asked several questions to help you assess the type of canine companion that will best fit your lifestyle, energy level, and schedule. Whether you welcome a puppy or adult dog...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jun 18, 2023 | Pet Adoption, Pet Rescue, Pet Safety
It’s a very sad topic, but one that needs to be discussed – violence and abuse towards humans and animals often occur together. People who abuse animals are five times more likely to commit violent crimes against humans, according to a study by the Massachusetts...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | May 7, 2023 | Pet Rescue, Service Animals
Dogs make extraordinary service animals. They guide the blind, alert the deaf, and perform tasks for the wheelchair-bound. They predict seizures, cheer the elderly, and encourage children with dyslexia to practice reading aloud. Dogs are used to sniff out explosives,...
by Dr. Laura Monahan | Jan 30, 2023 | Charitable Events, Pet Adoption, Pet Rescue
“I wanted to be a vet when I was a kid.” Not a day goes by when I don’t hear that sentiment. It warms my heart to interact daily with people who love animals, no matter what their role. But it warms my soul down to my toes when people volunteer their talents purely...