Saturday, February 28, 2009

Introducing Mister Frank!

Frank (aka: Frankie or Mister Frank) is a black Labrador Retriever who is also the biggest cuddly soft-hearted boy you will ever meet. He was also a shelter dog we adopted from the local SPCA, who was rescued from a house that had over 50 other dogs.
At first Frank was very timid and seemed not to be so sure of himself or anything around him (who would be?). But now he has his own personality and is not afraid to share it, since now he knows he is now home and he will not be banished or "get in trouble" for being who he is. As a matter of fact he is actually a very nuturing boy who can have a delicate play toy (his baby) for years because he is so very gentle with them.
So the next time you consider getting a new four legged friend in your home remember to visit your SPCA or other local shelter. There are a lot of treasures of the heart in those shelters if you are willing to "look" with yours.
Send Frank an email if you want (warning: it may be better to wait until your human is not at the computer)

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Things I've learned from Spot or Puff?

Sharon Lee, LCSW, is the CEO and Founder of Pet Concierge Tampa Bay, her lifelong dream. She holds a Masters Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As her graduate thesis, she studied, researched and discussed the important link between people and their pets, with regard to physical, spiritual and mental health. Her love of animals led to the creation of a cutting-edge program, Pets Healing People, which became the basis of her work in Pet Therapy. For the past 20 years, she has used her expertise with animals to help both pets and people live better lives.

Goal is to…
Help Pets and People Live Healthy, Happy lives.

• Create Positive Pet Environments.

• Assist in Helping Pets and People to Heal.

• Help New Pet Owners to Successfully & Positively Raise Healthy, Happy Pets.

• Show Pet Owners How Pets can Improve their Health

• Show People How to Choose the Right Pet, as it is Important that the Pet that is Selected Fit their Temperament, Living Space and Lifestyle.

• Help People to Understand, Build and Positively Utilize the Human / Animal Bond.

Studies Show the Following………
• Pet ownership can reduce stress-induced symptoms and add years to your life.
• Petting a dog has been shown to lower blood pressure.
• Dog owners required much less medical care for stress-induced aches and pains. • Pets such as dogs and cats provide unconditional, non-judgmental love and affection.

In what ways have your pets, or animals in general improved your life?

Or what have you learned from your pet(s)?