Homer is recuperating much better than was expected. I say that because Homer’s wounds were a few days old when he was brought to the veterinary hospital and it was originally thought that his wounds would not be able to heal properly without removing some of the dead and infected tissue. Homer’s most troubling wound [...]

Off to Seattle! I am currently airborne and bound for a canine first-aid and emergency care training course on Friday at Harbor Island, off the coast of Washington.

Bob Benton, a business partner of my Dad’s, and his wife Patricia, offered me the irresistible opportunity of taking part in a canine first-aid course that [...]

Sadie has been adopted!!

After two weeks of treatment at the Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital, which included round-the-clock I.V. and intensive care, and an additional four weeks of recovery at Marley’s Mutts–Sadie has found a home!

Sadie was a stray, Burmese mountain dog mix that was found suffering terribly from late stage canine parvovirus. Her condition [...]

Homer is a 2 ½ year-old, neutered Lab mix that, thanks to some bighearted folks, has healed up nicely after being viciously mauled by a pack of dogs.  His formerly lacerated and puncture-laden head looks much better and he is experiencing little to no pain or ill effects from surgery.  Furthermore, his well-damaged left front [...]