My baby Loki passed away. His cancer came back and took him so fast. He died under my bed and I have been in a bit of a fog. I’ve been back and forth to the vet trying to figure out what was going on, and I think part of me just didn’t want to believe that the cancer had returned. He was only 7. I wanted so many more years with him. I’ve been looking back through pictures that I have on my phone, and I can’t get over how little he was when he first arrived in my…
I have to tell you, nothing riles us up at the shelter more than having an animal come into us with a microchip that goes nowhere. It either wasn’t registered in the first place or the owners moved and never changed the information with the microchip company. Maddie is a super sweet 7-year-old hound mix who is in that, exact situation. Someone took the time to microchip her but never took the time to register the chip to their names. We could have gotten her home where she belongs, but we can’t. It is so frustrating. Microchips are supposed to…
I was reminded recently of how much our animals can really sense of the world around us – some of which we may not fully understand. I read stories all the time about dogs that can help diabetes patients and even alert epileptic people when a seizure is coming on. That kind of knowing – that kind of innate sense – is a remarkable trait to have. I was talking to a gentleman recently who told me a story that further cemented my belief that animals have amazing abilities. He said growing up he had a sheltie. Great dog. Smart…
I’m a dreamer from way back. I have an incredibly active, vivid fantasy world. It turns out the place I made up in my head is way better than anything in reality. It’s a great escape for me when life’s a little rough or my days are difficult. Even when I was little, I’ve always been able to get away into my imagination, and it has served me well. It’s why I love reading and writing and watching movies. Those worlds are really great distractions for me. Have you ever finished reading a book that you had really gotten into,…
Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested would-be pet parents may visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Look at little Lemon! Have you ever seen a cuter face? This little sweetheart is just a kitten and has her whole life ahead of her. Whoever gets this cutie will have a friend forever and will be super lucky with an adorable baby like Lemon! Riley came into the shelter when her owners could no longer care for her. She’s a sweet 5-month-old miniature poodle mix who just needs…
With the kids back to school, the events are starting to stack up, and of course now is the time when things get crazy at work. He’s starting to feel like he’s constantly running at about 78 rpm. When he told the kids this one day they looked at him like he was speaking another language and turned back to their iPods. The generation gap is real. He may have to dust off the old stereo one day and give his children a lesson on how a person should really listen to music. He just doesn’t know when he’ll be…
Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, interested would-be pet parents may visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Juma was found running under an overpass of Interstate 81. He is one very lucky pup to have been picked up safe and sound without being hit by a car. Juma is a playful 9-month-old retriever who is still very much a puppy! He will need someone who understands the time and patience that goes into training a puppy. Juma would love to find out what a loving forever home…
I learned a new term today. It’s called refeeding syndrome, and it can happen to either humans or animals who are malnourished. Unfortunately, working at an animal shelter, we see animals come through our doors in need of all kinds of help, and this time, it’s a little terrier mix we named Jemma. She’s about 11 months old, and when we got her, she’d been found running around the area. She was severely underweight, and I mean severely. She was so bad off we had to be incredibly careful how much and when we fed her. Over the years working…
We are coming up on an event that is, quite literally, in my top three favorite things we do each year. The Puppy Paddle will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 7, at the Chambersburg Aquatic Center. As you would expect, it’s the last time the pool will be opened and a great way to say goodbye to the summer and get ready for fall. The chlorine is drained from the pool and the pups get to take a dip. It is so much fun! I think part of my fascination lies in the fact that…
Looking for a new friend? The Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter is featuring these Pets of the Week. For more information, visit http://www.cvas-pets.org/ or call 717-263-5791. Olivia is a smart, fun-loving girl who will need a strong leader. She came into the shelter as a stray, and is likely a lab/terrier mix about a year old. Olivia knows sit, shake and sometimes down. She is an active, playful, sometimes stubborn girl. She is treat motivated and wants to please. She loves to go to the play yard and run! Olivia does jump when excited and will need someone who can work…
