Jun 14, 2024 | In the News
In San Jose, Calif., a preserved Chihuahua skeleton stands on a bed of fur atop an antique library card catalog. A photo of the dog, Shirley, peers down on the living-room display. Mari Moore, a 45-year-old paralegal, paid around $6,500 to preserve her dog’s bones, a...
Apr 25, 2024 | In the News
It’s a familiar story. Nearly 20 years ago, when Sarah Bang of Los Angeles came upon her cat, Bastet, it was a rescue. Bang, 50, says it was a “horrible abuse case,” so not surprisingly, Bastet was a handful at first, sometimes requiring oven mitts to handle her. But...
Mar 5, 2024 | In the News
“When a dog enters your life, he or she shares your life. It doesn’t matter if you got your dog as a puppy from a breeder or as an older dog from a rescue organization. The moment those four legs cross your threshold is the moment when life will never be the same –...
Jan 11, 2024 | In the News
[Chicago, IL, January 4, 2024] – The International Association for Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) is thrilled to announce the establishment of its newest Student Chapter at Lone Star College. This significant milestone reflects the growing interest...
Nov 28, 2023 | In the News
Palliative care and hospice cases present unique challenges to veterinary professionals. When it comes to treating these patients, some of our most used medications in hospice and palliative care plans may be less frequently used in general practice, as the...