Please Can I Have a Horse?

Please Can I Have a Horse?

By Alissa Hicks Courtney with her horse, Awesome. Photos by Melissa Donald When she was growing up, Courtney Spiegel asked her parents every year for a pony for her birthday. She’d been riding since age 5, mostly doing show jumping and working with a trainer. She...
For the Love of Llamas

For the Love of Llamas

By Alissa Hicks Debi Sue Aven’s 4-H club has turned into an fun educational experience for kids and adults.  Potter, one of her llamas, participates in competitions. Photos by Melissa Donald  For the past 17 years, Debi Sue Aven and her family...
She is Offering End of Life Comfort for Your Pet

She is Offering End of Life Comfort for Your Pet

By Alissa Hicks Dr. Bennett visits with Jackson, one of the dogs who receives care from her. “He is the sweetest boy and has the best mom. I see him every one to two weeks,” she says. Photos by Melissa Donald Dr. Courtney Bennett is used to taking care of...
The Dogs Outnumber the People

The Dogs Outnumber the People

By Alissa HicksCelia and Ryan Arnett with their three dogs, Lola Belle, Mika and Moose.Photos by Light Life Love  We all love our pets. They are our constant companions, household entertainment, and it’s no secret that we spoil them more often than we should....
Spread some love to your pets this month

Spread some love to your pets this month

February is not just about sharing the love with the people we care about — it also happens to be National Pet Dental Month, and that fits in perfectly with our Pet category in our Show the Love contest! Send us your best photo of you and your pet(s), and you could...