Purebred, Rescue, Shelter…I’m So Confused!

“There is a puppy in a shelter within 50 miles of you that’ll fit your family.”  Dr. Ariella Samson While discussing the challenges of getting a puppy from a breeder vs. a shelter, Dr. Samson said this: “If you don’t know who mom is, you don’t know who dad is, you’re not going to have all the […]
So You Want to Get a Puppy ? Be Patient!

Money shot of a litter from Snowbelt Aussies!
I Hate Sticks!

I hate sticks. Or at least I hate seeing a dog running with a stick or chewing on a stick. This behavior is forbidden at our house. Read on and you’ll understand why. During my career as a veterinarian I have seen too many injuries, some gruesome, associated with retrieving and chewing sticks. I have seen a multitude of […]