Back in 1989, Nadia Sutton’s friend was suffering with the AIDS virus. When his failing health required hospitalization, his family, unable to come up with an alternative plan, was forced to give his cats away. Returning to an empty house left him downhearted and depressed. Nadia immediately stepped in on behalf of her friend. She […]
How to Kiss a Dolphin… and other romantic thoughts
I flash back to my favorite TV show when I was ten. Nothing could get me home before dark, except Mom calling out the front door: “Sharon, Flipper is on TV.” I never missed a show for 5 years, and always fantasized that someday Flipper would save me from drowning in a ten-story tsunami. So […]
Legal Beagle: A New Breed Of Lawyer
Malpractice. Custody Battles. Estate Planning. If the notion of a pet lawyer sounds like a New Yorker cartoon, it’s time to enter the 21st Century. Marc Bluestone’s grief may eventually subside, but he wants to make sure Shane’s death was not in vain. So, he hired Robert Newman, a California pet attorney, to fight for justice. […]
Abercrombie & Kent: Taking the Lead in Wildlife Preservation
The Abercrombie & Kent group of companies are fully committed to responsible travel that conserves the natural environment and sustains the well being of local inhabitants. Through the Abercrombie & Kent Global Foundation (A&KGF), the A&K group addresses the issues raised by non-sustainable use and loss of habitat and the need for education regarding natural […]
Legal Beagle – Putting the Carriage Before the Horse
We’ve seen it thousands of times on screen – two lovers huddled together in the back of a carriage riding through the streets of New York in springtime. The driver is cheerful and witty, as the couple gaze into each others eyes taking in the beautiful scenery. We are entranced, and dream of […]
The Babies of the Equine Rescue League!
The Equine Rescue League in Leesburg, Virginia, preparing to celebrate its tenth anniversary, thought it had dealt with every imaginable form of neglect and abuse involving horses, ponies, donkeys or mules. Bob had been continuously confined to a stall for five years. Goldie’s teeth had been neglected for so long that she could not […]