Changing “Normal”
Savannah invented a new game this morning. That might not sound impressive, but for a 12½-year-old Great Dane dealing with some age-related disability, I think[...]
Doing Unkind Things With Kindness
Most of the time humans are a compassionate species. At least that’s our intent. We try to find the kindest way to treat animals and[...]
Death With Dignity
Just last week, on January 17, the United States Supreme Court affirmed the right of the people of Oregon to allow physicians to assist terminally[...]
The Gift That Really Matters
Savannah just walked over and smiled at me. As usual she cracked my heart wide open, and all the busy-ness on my mind was washed[...]
Holistic Health Care: Beyond Body, Mind, and Spirit
It’s safe to say that “holistic health care” is pretty much a household term these days. But while we all know it’s important to care[...]
Healing Animals at Home, in Our Back Yards, and in Our World
A few weeks ago, on a warm Sunday afternoon, Savannah’s canine and human friends gathered in the park to celebrate her twelfth birthday. There were[...]