Breeder Valerie Diker Dishes on Dachshunds When Valerie Diker’s parents gave away her first dachshund, suspecting little Valerie was allergic, that seemed like it for Diker and “hot dogs.” Hardly. She has bred 106 dachshunds over the last 20 years, and taken home countless blue ribbons, including the highly prized Westminster Best of Breed. […]
Loving Visits with Schatzie: A Pint Sized Pooch Brings Big Smiles to the Elderly
Something extraordinary has been causing a lot of excitement at Sterling Glen of Plainview, an assisted senior living residence in Long Island. This something also happens to have four legs, long, shiny fur, and an incessantly wagging tail. Schatzie, a two and a half year old dachshund, is the one responsible for all of the extra smiles that […]
Sophie B. Hawkins: In Tune With Animals
The multi-talented recording artist, Sophie B. Hawkins’ greatest dream is, “that all people who love animals consistently share their wisdom so humanity can make a leap in consciousness.” Like many people who have been profoundly affected by the presence of pets in their lives, Sophie B. Hawkins’ transformation occurred five years ago when she […]