Ricochet helps 2yo get therapy

Ricochet catching some waves. (Photo courtesy of Ricochet)

Surf Dog Ricochet, who has won several surf dog contests to raise awareness and funds for human and animal causes, teamed up with Endless Pools to make a brain-injured two year old’s dream … [Read more]

Have you seen Daisy?

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Daisy, probably a Border Collie / Bernese Mountain Dog mix who weighs 55 lbs, has been missing since July 12, 2010. From her home is Stoneham (MA), she headed south, according to the … [Read more]

Dog wins prize for eating beehive

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The winner of the second annual VPI Hambone Award — a competition for the most unusual pet insurance claim – is Ellie. The yellow Labrador Retriever from California ate a beehive — bees included. … [Read more]

Pet Health Care Reform Bill

Amélia and Teka. (Photo courtesy of Layla Carrozino)

While vet care costs skyrocket and pet owners are offered an increasingly more sophisticated health services for their pets, only about 1% buys health insurance for their animals. By experience, I can tell … [Read more]

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Cheengoo collar contest winner

Lola sporting her Love Birds collar at the doggie pond. (Daniela Caride photo)

First of all, I’d like to thank everyone who posted a comment for this contest. I cried, smiled and laughed, reading such lovely stories of animals who help people, pets who overcome all … [Read more]

Pet owner or animal hoarder?

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News Digest

When does a pet owner become an animal hoarder?

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/showbiz/2010/08/04/behar.pet.hoarder.hln?iref=allsearch

This interview raises some medical issues that may draw the line between the feeling of loving animals and wating to save them, and … [Read more]