Eight Belles’ Noble Gift
At the 2008 running of the Kentucky Derby, a three-year-old filly named Eight Belles taught millions of onlookers about the other side of horseracing. Just [...]
Living Among Saints
My sweet Savannah’s been gone almost four months now. She’s still a treasured part of my life. There are times when I feel I’m walking [...]
Everyone’s Talking
I met Savannah at the pound, and from the very beginning we began to talk to each other without talking. I sat against a tree [...]
A Season of Joy for Everyone in the Family
The holiday season brings fun and festivity, gatherings and gift-giving with family and friends. It’s a special time, and like everything else it’s more special [...]
Adoption, Rescue, and the Terrier Who Stole the Show
Last week was my first Thanksgiving since Savannah left, and I was hungry for any way to bring canine energy into my home. When I [...]
Loving and Losing… and Loving Again: Coping With the Loss of a Treasured Companion
Those of us who share our lives with animals know they have a rare and compelling ability to help us open our hearts. In their [...]
Savannah Blessings
Early last Thursday morning, just as the light was breaking over the mountains to the east, Savannah passed away. I believe that everything that lives [...]
Not in My Backyard
What if you’re passionate about compassion, but still working on building your heart into the nuts and bolts of everyday life? What if you care [...]
School Days Are Here Again
Hard to believe another Labor Day weekend has come and gone. Is it just me, or does each summer go by faster than the one [...]
Where Do We Draw the Line?
In Jingling, China, sixteen humans have died of rabies since the beginning of the year. The governor issues an order to kill all dogs within [...]