Vital Statistics: Place of Origin: Germany Group: Scenthound, Toy Height: Standard 8-9 in., mini 5-6 in. Weight: Standard 16-32 lbs., mini 11 lbs. or less Life span: 12-16 yrs. Trainability: moderate Good with children: yes, with gentle children, older children Good with other pets: yes, but some chase cats The Dachshund has been around for […]
Love is the Best Medicine by Dr. Nick Trout If you’ve ever shared your life with a beloved pet, this book helps affirm your beliefs in the miracle of love. Dr. Nick Trout is a surgeon on staff at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston, Massachusetts. He tells the story of two dogs who […]
If you’ve ever suffered the loss of a beloved pet you know the acute, all-consuming pain that accompanies that loss. Allow yourself to grieve. Express your grief, cry, scream at the world, whatever it takes. Find people in like circumstances to share your grief with. There are many pet loss groups available either online or […]
