Q&A: How to Find a Vet to Shadow & Learning NOT to Cry

Hi Sharon, I have just begun my search for a vet to shadow. So far I have visited one nearby hospital and plan on visiting several others. How do/did you go about finding a vet to shadow? Every time I go to hospitals or clinics, the vets are all super busy and constantly running around. Read More …

Maryland Legislation Deems Pit Bulls “Inherently Dangerous”

Maryland just passed new legislation deeming pit bulls an “inherently dangerous breed.” What does this mean? Bad news all around, for sure! First of all, most people in the veterinary profession know that the way a dog is raised is more predictive of their behavior than their breed alone. Sure there are dangerous pit bulls, Read More …

A Letter To My Dogs

To ALL of my dogs, We may not have met under the best of circumstances. Some of you were lost, some of you had no home, and an increasing number of you had your home run away from you. I know little of your history but I know I love each and every one of Read More …

Pets & Break-Ups

Break ups are never fun, and almost never easy. However, add a beloved pet to the situation and it can get even more difficult. It’s amazing (and yet not really surprising) how many couples decide to welcome a pet into their relationship before they are married. And don’t get me wrong, I think pets may Read More …

What “NO KILL” Really Means for Animal Shelters

Most of us in the field of shelter medicine know that “no kill” does not mean that animals are not euthanized. While there are shelters that are genuinely no kill, most often the term designates a shelter that will not euthanize any healthy, adoptable animals. Animals that are not healthy or have behavioral issues, such Read More …