Anyone involved with animal rescues knows that networking is absolutely crucial to getting the animals what they need, where and when they need it. These networks, like many-spoked wheels, need a central hub to keep them connected and spinning in harmony. Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue (SOLR) is just that for shelters, groups and individuals working to save Labs and Lab mixes throughout Arizona, Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. Three years ago, SOLR president Susan Krase, along with a few … [Read more...] about Southwest Oasis Labrador Rescue Serves as a Hub of Hope
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Healing Powers of the Herd
A point often proven by history: The horse has a lot to teach the human. Contact between the two became closer when man started domesticating the horse around 4000 BC, and the relationship has evolved over time to inexorably link the two species. Today, that link is being used effectively to bring the lessons of the horse herd into the healing process for veterans and first responders who are struggling with trauma resulting from their service. A non-profit staged out of the Prescott … [Read more...] about Healing Powers of the Herd
Valley Fever Vaccine Expected to be Coming Soon
Coughing, fever, weight loss, lack of appetite – these worrisome symptoms are all cause for alarm when exhibited by loved ones, including family pets. If you recognize these clinical signs of illness in your dog or cat, it could be an indicator of Valley Fever, a serious though relatively rare medical condition prevalent in the Western and Southwestern portions of the United States. Valley Fever is a systemic fungal disease caused by inhaling Coccidioides spores. The Coccidioides fungus is found … [Read more...] about Valley Fever Vaccine Expected to be Coming Soon