Why Not Vaccinating a Dog is a Big Deal

Because Lilly developed vaccine-induced meningoencephalomyelitis / meningoencephalitis (inflammation of the brain and lining of the brain and spinal cord) after getting a rabies vaccine, she can NEVER get

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Billings, Montana, Family Seeks Information and Reward Donations in the Death of Dog After Home Burglary

Sadie, an 8-year-old border collie / blue heeler mix, died Friday, June 8, 2012, from injuries sustained during a home burglary. The intruder / would-be thief injured Sadie

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Book Review: Follow the Dog Home

Follow the Dog Home by Bob, Samantha, and Kevin Walsh, is an epic story that spans 17 dogs, 3 generations, and 70 years. It’s core message, with which

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Book Review: Dog Photography for Dummies

Dog Photography for Dummies by Kim Rodgers and Sarah Sypniewski (Bark Pet Photography in Los Angeles) is perfect for dog lovers who have really good cameras at home

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Wordless Wednesday: Hiking Border Collie, Angels, Crowns

Lilly and I took a short hike early Saturday morning since it has already gotten CRAZY-hot for summer. A few pix for your entertainment. Clearly, something GOOD is

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Dog Behavior Changes, Adverse Vaccine Reaction

When a vaccine essentially ruins your dog’s brain, you can expect some dog behavior changes too, assuming the dog survives the initial brain inflammation. Deep inside Lilly remains

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Options for Supporting Champion of My Heart

Monster deadlines ate up last week, so I’m just now getting to a post for Monday (6/11) at around 3 pm mountain time. Sorry about that. Here are

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Wordless Wednesday – Sister from Another Mother

While we are VERY tempted to adopt this border collie puppy who went missing in our canyon for 8 days this spring, there are many, MANY reasons that

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Early June 2012 – Lilly Neurology Update

Simply put, everything makes me worry. When Lilly seems neurologically stronger, she often acts out-of-her-mind fussy from the daily steroids aimed at shutting down her most recent relapse

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2012 – The Year the Month of May Went Missing

More than likely we won’t remember much about May 2012 except for grief and heartache. The finer details? The day-to-day moments? Lost in an exhausted and emotional fog.

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