Alison has worked for various animal shelters and dog rescue groups since she was very young. Her passion and desire to work for and promote the dog cause is one that will never end.
Allison Rivers
From Throw-Away to Therapy Dog
November 30th, 2011
Written by
Allison Rivers | Posted in
News
Chili making her rounds at Baylor When she was a puppy, someone threw her over a fence onto concrete, breaking her back and cracking her pelvis. In many cases she would have been euthanized, but Chili’s vet called Jim and Bettye Baker, who run Oak Hill Animal Rescue. The organization specializes in rescuing animals that are scheduled to be euthanized. The Bakers ...
Dog Health Surprises
November 29th, 2011
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Allison Rivers | Posted in
Health and Nutrition
Pet health surprises come in many forms, most of them unwelcome. Just the other day, we heard that Merial ran out – completely – of the medication that is used to treat heartworm, thanks to a production snafu. Apparently, it will take *months* to get the product back on hospital shelves. We try to hedge our bets when we talk about the relative merits ...
Puppies and Separation Anxiety
November 20th, 2011
Separation anxiety can be more difficult to cure in older dogs since it is a learned behavior. Last week we provided some tips to help cure this problem in older or mature dogs even after it has already developed. When it comes to puppies, it is possible to avert this problem altogether. Prevention is key and it is up to you, the ...
Dear Cooper,
November 18th, 2011
Dear Cooper, One year ago yesterday, you came home. You were supposed to be a foster, though! It became apparent – almost immediately – that the big boys adopted you. They played with you, letting you tug and tug and tug on toys that they held until they got bored, then they’d let you win. I think they instilled in you a tremendous misunderstanding of your own ...
