Animal Advocacy
Humane Education Around the World
I was recently contacted by the School of Heritage in Nigeria, West Africa to be a guest on their podcast. The host, Timitope Adegoke, wanted to discuss my books, especially my humane education viewpoints. He wanted to hear thoughts about how all world-wide parents can raise kind, compassionate, respectful children with the emphasis on treatment…
Read MoreDifficult Times Shouldn’t Mean Cat Surrender: Cat Care Society of Denver Provides Compassionate Alternatives
by Guest Blogger Beth Dokolasa Cats are so much more than cute companions; they can be emotional lifelines, especially during challenging periods of life. In times of upheaval, a cat’s presence can offer stability, purpose, and unconditional love that many people rely on to stay resilient. Research shows that interacting with animals has real benefits,…
Read MoreWhy I Wrote Skookumchoocher: An Inspiring Journey of a Life in Animal Welfare
by Sunny Weber There comes a time in a person’s life when one must step outside the craziness of youthful arrogance, assumptions of grandiosity, and self-importance. Time-suck commitments and obligations must be re-evaluated. One must come to grips that things are changing. The body is becoming stiffer, high-decibel hearing is compromised, and words on a…
Read MoreRiverdale Animal Shelter–Overwhelmed but Saving Lives
By Tony Gorman · Dec. 31, 2025 The Riverdale Animal Shelter can breathe a sigh of relief this holiday season after the kind of year it had. The facility celebrated its fifth anniversary in October. The staff was recognized by the Adams County Board of Commissioners as the Team of the Season for Summer…
Read MoreThe Tale of the Turnspit Dog
By Sunny Weber British Queen Victoria was a passionate dog lover, and it was during her reign that formalized dog shows began as an aristocratic sport. Previously, dogs had been bred by humans for work, which involved temperament, trainability, and physical endurance. Victorian aristocrats bred dogs for aesthetically “fashionable” looks, not practical attributes, which began…
Read MorePostcast with Susie Schaefer of “Finish the Damn Book.”
Check out my recent podcast with Susie Schaefer of “Finish the Damn Book.” We discuss writing, dogs, my children’s Pups & Purrs Children’s series, and my other books. You’ll also hear my little dog, Gem, give her opinion in the background. She hates to be left out of conversations!
Read MoreFrom the Beatles to James Herriot: My Trip to England–Part Three
The Perfect Day Yorkshire Dales Finally, the day I had looked forward to for six months arrived. The drive to the Yorkshire Dales was stunning, the rolling hills of the Dales National Park were straight out of All Creatures Great and Small movies and television shows. Ancient hand-stacked rock fences lined fields of sheep,…
Read MoreColorado Pet Pantry Celebrates 12 Years of Keeping Families Together
I have been working with Colorado Pet Pantry for the last several years. The remarkable people I’ve met–from the warehouse to the top management–have impressed me with their unity of purpose and passion. At Colorado Pet Pantry, we believe no one should have to choose between feeding themselves and feeding their beloved pets. Since 2013,…
Read MoreHigh Tech Vet Care and Parting Paths
A Partnership Wavers Spring of 2024 brought with it household chores that needed to be faced. A team of roofers arrived and began the demolition and installation of new shingles, gutters, and downspouts to my home of thirty years. I made it emphatically clear to all the management and workers that my yard had to…
Read MoreMiracle Day for Brillo
Part Four Post-Surgical Success! 2023 Every day since Brillo’s bilateral cataract surgery has brought new discoveries for us. Due to the delay in treatment because the first doctor told me Brillo was “not a candidate for cataract surgery”, he did experience a few days of post-operative glaucoma. Dr. Matt had us return every day for…
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