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Ten Years Later: My Passion For Animals and My PhD 👩🏾‍🎓

2023 was the year I tossed out my plethora of research materials saved for my dissertation. I was required to retain records from research papers, interview tapes, spreadsheets, questionnaire result, case studies, handouts, and scholarly journals until five years after my published dissertation.

Ten years last month, I finished my PhD. Tossing out old documents and dated research papers was a relief.

And I’m also reminded that my late rescue kitty, Oscar was there to help me through the dissertation process. As another “Thank You” to him and all my furry friends, I’m reposting my blog about my passion for animals and my PhD. Enjoy!

Long Overdue: Emergency Care For K-9 Officers (Police Dogs) 🚔

Did you know that in many states, it’s against the law to give oxygen to a dog rescued in a house fire? Many fire fighters save them anyway. These kinds of outdated laws are changing and police dogs or K-9 officers are getting the emergency care they deserve.

May Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

May is a wonderful month to celebrate our loving pets! And the month of May is National Pet Month. Take time to meet new animals and their pet people and post your best pet photos on social media. Best of all, keep spoiling your pets all month! Happy National Pet Month and enjoy a summary of pet awareness days in May.

April Pet Awareness Days 🗓️

Many things are on our minds these days including family, surviving and thriving. Pets are important family members. And this month, we celebrate pet first aid and therapy animals.

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – March Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the March edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. Here’s a repost about some of my fave people in celebration of Women’s History Month. Read all about 12 wonderful women dedicated to saving animals. Enjoy!

Pet Parent Puzzle: Indoor Or Outdoor Cats? 🤔

Many of you know that I am a volunteer coordinator for a local cat rescue group. I am the first pair of eyes to review and evaluate the adoption application. One of our biggest concerns is if the potential adopter plans to keep the kitty indoor or outdoor.

Cure College Campus Blues: Try Therapy Dogs 🐶

School can be fun, but stress is a way of life for most college and university students. Long days of classes and studying can challenge your well being. But time spent with a furry friend can turn a frown upside down. And smiles and joy will do wonders for our mental health!

Interview: Pup N’ Iron Canine Fitness Owner, Laurie Williams 🐶

This year, 2024 marks the 76th anniversary of National Dog Week. From September 24 through September 30, we celebrate the wonderful relationships between dogs and their humans!

Many of you know about my ‘bipetual’ nature – I love cats and dogs!! Oscar, my adopted rescue cat, is my best friend. And I keep a warm place in my heart for many neighborhood dogs.

I’m happy to share my interview with Laurie Williams, owner of the Pup ‘N Iron Canine Fitness & Learning Center. Pup ‘N Iron is a daycare, fitness, activity, behavioral training, and wellness center for dogs located in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Laurie’s goal is “Building better relationships between dogs and their people.”

Affordable Vet Care: An Affordable Alternative 😷

Veterinary care is expensive for any pet. Many pet parents have trouble paying for vet care, especially emergency vet care for their pets. Is pet insurance the answer? Are there other options to pay for costly veterinary bills?

Delightful Pet Menagerie Newsletter – July Edition 🗞️

Greetings! Welcome to the July edition of Dr. Pet Mom’s Delightful Pet Menagerie (DPM) Newsletter. This month I want to share my interviews with some of my fave animal rescue groups. Please enjoy and celebrate their stories!