Tours at Animal Friends Sanctuary benefit shelter, promote compassion

Good News Notes: “Two-year-old Blake Burkley dissolved into a fit of giggles when it came time to feed the cows. Perched on her mother’s hip, the girl laughed as cows named Mary and Jesus searched with their tongues for a tasty treat. For Alexa Burkley of Irwin, a tour at Animal Friends Sanctuary in Unity was a…

Hospice of the Western Reserve provides peace of mind to pet owners

Good News Notes: “Pets provide comfort during all stages of life, though for many hospice patients, that comfort is accompanied by concerns about routine pet care and the future of a favorite furry friend. Hospice of the Western Reserve’s new Pet Peace of Mind program aims to alleviate such concerns, while also ensuring that pets…

UF vets revive ‘miracle’ dog on Christmas

 Good News Notes: “Gerald Ford sat outside the emergency room at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine’s Small Animal Hospital at 7 a.m. on Christmas and asked God for a miracle. All he wanted was for his 14-month-old black French bulldog, Neo, to come home again. A team of at least seven veterinarians worked to…