by Shana Martin | Jun 22, 2021 | Behavior, Events, Moving
Moving with pets is stressful. Add kids into the equation and that equals extra chaos. My husband, two kids, two cats, and a dog finally moved this past May. Our first house was supposed to be our “starter” house. Seventeen years later and we finally bought a new one....
by Shana Martin | Mar 23, 2021 | Adopt don't shop, animal health, cat's teeth, Events, Pet adoption, Veterinary, Veterinary Dentist
It’s been a year since the Covid-19 lockdowns began. I am reminded of how powerful our memories can be when faced with epic tragedy or loss. Virtually every adult remembers exactly where they were when the news broke on September 11, 2001. (I was driving to my job in...
by Shana Martin | Nov 28, 2020 | animal health, Cat parents, Emergencies, Pet Boarding Customers, Pet care, pet health, Pet Parents, Veterinary
Last month, on a blustery October morning in Orange County, California, the Silverado Canyon Fire erupted quickly. Fueled by fierce Santa Ana winds, the fire spread at mach speed through the dry Southern California terrain. Almost 90,000 residents were forced to...
by Shana Martin | Mar 20, 2020 | Events
Sadly, for so many people, March 2020 will be forever associated with the onset of a pandemic that has brought our everyday lives to a screeching halt. In its wide-reaching wake, the Covid-19 crisis has canceled endless events – many celebratory – across the globe....
by Shana Martin | Oct 11, 2019 | Animal Shelters, Events
When we think about animal shelters, so many of us focus on the final (and most exciting) step: pet adoption. I know I did. Until earlier this year, when I listened to Terry Gross’s interview with Hannah Shaw, aka The ‘Kitten Lady’ on NPR. Wow, was...
by Shana Martin | Sep 28, 2019 | Events
One summer day in 2018, on a whim, I took my daughters to Laguna Beach for the afternoon. We parked on Forest Ave and began our walk to the sand. My then 8-year old was super excited to dive into the waves. My teenager was ready to dive into her phone. And I was...
