Sense of Loss: Pets offer great enjoyment, but overcoming their death can be hard.
For many of us, experiencing the death of a pet is like losing a loved one. You grieve. Maybe you… Read More
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House Vets: A new breed of animal doctor comes to you.
Kari loved to bask in the sun. Jeanne DeDay considers Kari, an 8-year-old dog, one of her kids—along with two… Read More
Best in Class: When a dog misbehaves, both animal and owner might need some expert help.
As a dog trainer, I often hear from owners that their dog is not behaving in an acceptable manner. The… Read More
Grinding the Mill: Are PA’s efforts to combat puppy mills effective?
When we added our Labrador retriever puppy, Stella, to our family in 2002, we purchased from a licensed, first-time breeder… Read More
The Simple Life: A visit with an Amish family puts a break on the rat race.
Over the last decade, I have lived among the Amish. That is—I’ve stayed at authentic Amish bed & breakfasts in… Read More
Sun & Fun & Safety: Summer brings good times, but hazards too.
For many, thinking about summer conjures familiar, pleasant memories: blue skies, warm sun, white sands, picnic tables, frozen treats, fireworks,… Read More
Staying Put: In Harrisburg, seniors increasingly decide to “age in place.”
In America, getting older has long meant moving. Moving to Florida. Moving to a retirement community. Moving out of state… Read More
Safety Zone: Safe Families PLUS matches mentors with youth in foster care.
George Clements and Stephen Range may seem like an unlikely pair. Clements is a 71-year-old ex-military retiree and Range is… Read More
Seeds of Success: Master gardeners help turn all-thumbs to green thumbs.
Each year, you plant some flowers, maybe a tomato plant or two. That makes you a gardener, right? Sure, but… Read More
An Educator of Health: An online message prompts a recollection of one of our area’s most celebrated doctors.
Recently, I received a Facebook message from a woman named Suzanne, living in North Carolina, who had been searching for… Read More