Lisa LaMendola

I did not realize that pet owners don’t know that their canine companion can get heat stroke! In the last two years I have heard of so many dogs dying of heat stroke when it is completely avoidable! So today I want to share as much information as I an with you about preventing heat stroke, and how to recognize it in your dog. Did you know that if the temperature is above 75 degrees, your dog could be at risk for heat stroke? Continue reading Canines and Heat Stroke

I want to tell you a story about a dog.
He’s not just any dog. He’s been an abandoned dog, a rescue dog, a hiking dog, a service dog, an emotional support dog, and a retired dog. But more important than all of those, he is the love of my life. Yes, you read that right. I love him. More than life itself. And while this blog portion of the website is intentionally created with information that you can refer back to in order to help your own pet, today he would like to share a bit about the last year of his life with you and how grateful he is for what he has. Continue reading Giving Gratitude

Sammy’s trainer told me that once. At the time I didn’t know what he meant by it, but now I do. I’ll let Sammy explain it to you in our new blog post. Continue reading Once a Service Dog, Always a Service Dog

One of the most wonderful things about being an animal communicator is I see the world through their eyes. Especially the eyes of Sammy, and how our pets come to teach us so much. And how much we fail them.Even I have failed Sammy on occasion because I get caught up in what I think is right or what I have been taught as a human what being “humane” is. We do not understand that animals suffer greatly without showing it, and this is where we and our veterinarians can fail them. Continue reading Being the Best Pawrent

This article has been a long time coming, but as always before we do a blog post here on our website we like to make sure we have researched everything possible so that we are making the best decisions for Sammy,and so you can make even better decisions for your pet. Sammy is now 11 years old, 2 years after his official retirement,and we are in full on osteoarthritis in his back legs.  Continue reading Living With Canine Arthritis

Sammy and I are often asked about whether or not he uses CBD Oil and every time we mention that he doesn’t, and why, we are met with criticism. I always assume it is because the other person doesn’t know what we know,.SO today we thought we would address just why Sammy doesn’t use CBD oil and why it is not something everyone should be giving to their pet! Continue reading Is CBD Oil Right For Your Dog?