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Remembering Cher Ami and Other Veteran Carrier Pigeons

by Courtney Mroch

11 Nov 2008 04:41 PM

When Wayne and I took a trip to Washington, D.C. last year, I was blown away. I'd never been there before and didn't really know what to expect. I sure wasn't expecting to become so smitten with the place. It captured my heart and still has yet to let go. (I'm thinking it probably never will.

What Makes a Good Search and Rescue Dog?

by Aimee Amodio

27 Jun 2008 11:29 AM

The National Disaster Search Dog Foundation is on a mission. They are rescuing dogs, training them to save lives, and sending them out to work with firefighters and other emergency workers. This is the search dog pledge: no one is left behind.

Loose Lizard Lends to Utilizing Tabby's New Skill

by Courtney Mroch

28 Apr 2008 02:37 PM

The other day I had to laugh because I had just written about all the crazy animal stories on the news lately when one more, this time local in nature, aired. It was about a rather large (three feet long) and unusual lizard captured in a nearby state park.

Dementia, Depression, and Therapy Dogs

by Courtney Mroch

16 Apr 2008 02:04 PM

Since my mom is now living with us, I've been trying to better understand how to negotiate her dementia. One of the things I knew would help would be Murphy, Mr. Meow, and Tabby.

The Personal Pet Therapy Project

by Courtney Mroch

01 Apr 2008 09:00 AM

One of my resolutions for 2008 was seeing about getting me and Murph involved in a pet therapy program. Well, recent developments have certainly seen to it that this resolution will be kept this year.



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