Pets We Love

Northwest Woman Magazine (WA) March 2012
Camilla Gray-Nelson never planned on being a dog trainer. She was a farm girl, growing up on her family’s dairy in Northern California where her friends were the cows, horses and dogs on the ranch.  As she grew to understand their...  Read More
Forsyth Family Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
In a celebration to remember, hundreds of people from far and wide attended “Furr Ball Unleashed!” a gala event held Nov. 12 at the Millennium Center to support Forsyth Humane Society and honor its 70 years of caring for homeless dogs...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) Dec 2011
I was so afraid,” said Jean Larson about trying to learn to ride. “Now I feel free, I feel safe and I feel secure and connected to the horse.” Jean started riding at age 58 and rode for two years at a stable in Madison County...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) June 2008
His birth certificate says Clyde Hollifield, but his friends call him “dirt”.   Clyde is a Renaissance man with a quirky sense of humor and deep roots in these old mountains. A gifted inventor, storyteller, artist, puppeteer and...  Read More
WomenInc (MN)
The satisfaction and joy I get from seeing a dog blossom into what she was meant to be is incredible,” Janice Robinson says. Janice and her husband Rick, of Marshall, Minnesota, rescue Chihuahuas in need. Janice and Rick started rescuing and...  Read More
The calls can be heard a mile away: “Lassie, come back!” “Rover, get in here!” “Spike, where do you think you’re going?” While pets may want to roam the great outdoors, responsible owners realize they must...  Read More
A New Home for Bella! By Kim Beane Two and  a half years ago, my friend, Winston-Salem resident Tricia Mason, lost her beloved shih-tzu / lhasa apso mix, named Ieesa, at age 14. Tricia, and her sheltie named Saigon, could not even ...  Read More
By Carolyn S. Peterson From the moment your precious pup enters your home, you are trying to encourage his exit when he needs to do his ’business.’ After a few puddles and ’presents,’ always on the oriental rug,...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) SAeptember 2012
  When it comes to providing unique services for cats, a savvy business person must think “outside the box.”  And that’s exactly what Kim Burress did when she created “Calling All Cats,” a mobile pet-grooming ...  When it comes to providing unique services for cats, a savvy business person must think “outside the box.”  And that’s exactly what Kim Burress did when she created “Calling All Cats,” a mobile pet-grooming...  Read More
WomenInc (MN)
The satisfaction and joy I get from seeing a dog blossom into what she was meant to be is incredible,” Janice Robinson says. Janice and her husband Rick, of Marshall, Minnesota, rescue Chihuahuas in need. Janice and Rick started rescuing and fo ...The satisfaction and joy I get from seeing a dog blossom into what she was meant to be is incredible,” Janice Robinson says. Janice and her husband Rick, of Marshall, Minnesota, rescue Chihuahuas in need. Janice and Rick started rescuing and...  Read More
The calls can be heard a mile away: “Lassie, come back!” “Rover, get in here!” “Spike, where do you think you’re going?” While pets may want to roam the great outdoors, responsible owners realize they must ...The calls can be heard a mile away: “Lassie, come back!” “Rover, get in here!” “Spike, where do you think you’re going?” While pets may want to roam the great outdoors, responsible owners realize they must...  Read More
Forsyth Family Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
In a celebration to remember, hundreds of people from far and wide attended “Furr Ball Unleashed!” a gala event held Nov. 12 at the Millennium Center to support Forsyth Humane Society and honor its 70 years of caring for homeless dogs and ...In a celebration to remember, hundreds of people from far and wide attended “Furr Ball Unleashed!” a gala event held Nov. 12 at the Millennium Center to support Forsyth Humane Society and honor its 70 years of caring for homeless dogs...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) August 2012
A monthly column presented by local experts in pet care   If you’re lucky, you have had the privilege of sharing your home with a senior dog or cat. Puppies and kittens are cute and playful, but older pets know your routine, and they ...A monthly column presented by local experts in pet care   If you’re lucky, you have had the privilege of sharing your home with a senior dog or cat. Puppies and kittens are cute and playful, but older pets know your routine, and they...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) June 2008
His birth certificate says Clyde Hollifield, but his friends call him “dirt”.   Clyde is a Renaissance man with a quirky sense of humor and deep roots in these old mountains. A gifted inventor, storyteller, artist, puppeteer and wood ...His birth certificate says Clyde Hollifield, but his friends call him “dirt”.   Clyde is a Renaissance man with a quirky sense of humor and deep roots in these old mountains. A gifted inventor, storyteller, artist, puppeteer and...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) September 2012
There are many reasons to board your pet.  Whether it is for a business trip or much needed vacation, boarding does not need to be a stressful experience.  Here are a few simple tips to make their stay and your time away more pleasurable ... There are many reasons to board your pet.  Whether it is for a business trip or much needed vacation, boarding does not need to be a stressful experience.  Here are a few simple tips to make their stay and your time away more pleasurable...  Read More
Her Living (NE) February/March 2013
Alicia Smith-Hollins, 34, says she was never much of an animal person growing up. Her two sisters sisters were always the ones wanting to take care of the family’s yellow lab, Gunner, and brown lab, Penny, while Smith-Hollins was “more in ...Alicia Smith-Hollins, 34, says she was never much of an animal person growing up. Her two sisters sisters were always the ones wanting to take care of the family’s yellow lab, Gunner, and brown lab, Penny, while Smith-Hollins was “more...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) SAeptember 2012
  When it comes to providing unique services for cats, a savvy business person must think “outside the box.”  And that’s exactly what Kim Burress did when she created “Calling All Cats,” a mobile pet-grooming...  Read More
HerFamily (NE) June 2013
Q: We had to give one of our dogs to another family because we’re moving, and my daughter is not handling it very well. What should I do? She is 9. A: Losing a pet, for any reason, is often hard for kids. Pets become part of the family, so...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) August 2012
A monthly column presented by local experts in pet care   If you’re lucky, you have had the privilege of sharing your home with a senior dog or cat. Puppies and kittens are cute and playful, but older pets know your routine, and they...  Read More
  Healthy Pets Healthy People   To pick the right pet, do some research beforehand about the specific needs of the animal. Some questions to ask are: How much exercise does the pet need? How large will it become? Is the type of animal...  Read More
Forsyth Family Magazine (NC) Jan 2012
In a celebration to remember, hundreds of people from far and wide attended “Furr Ball Unleashed!” a gala event held Nov. 12 at the Millennium Center to support Forsyth Humane Society and honor its 70 years of caring for homeless dogs...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) Dec 2011
I was so afraid,” said Jean Larson about trying to learn to ride. “Now I feel free, I feel safe and I feel secure and connected to the horse.” Jean started riding at age 58 and rode for two years at a stable in Madison County...  Read More
WNC Woman (NC) June 2008
His birth certificate says Clyde Hollifield, but his friends call him “dirt”.   Clyde is a Renaissance man with a quirky sense of humor and deep roots in these old mountains. A gifted inventor, storyteller, artist, puppeteer and...  Read More
A New Home for Bella! By Kim Beane Two and  a half years ago, my friend, Winston-Salem resident Tricia Mason, lost her beloved shih-tzu / lhasa apso mix, named Ieesa, at age 14. Tricia, and her sheltie named Saigon, could not even ...  Read More