Dorene Olson

Santa, I want a Puppy for Christmas!

Dogs and cats conveniently have a second litter of the year during the winter months which correspond with our gift giving holidays. However, giving...

Carsickness in cats (and dogs), and what to do about it

I have clients who found a kitten at the husband’s family farm over the summer, and brought him home. They already have two, ten...

Enrich your pet’s daily life

Lately there has been a surge of interest in how our lives have changed during some of the forced home quarantine and now some...

Seeking balance and harmony between animals and people

Separation anxiety has long been an issue that I have worked with in dogs, but there is a new manifestation of it that has...

Summer is Beginning to Wind Down – a Few Thoughts

Ahh, what a wonderful respite we have had this week of the hot and humid St. Louis summer. As we have enjoyed the break,...

The Dog Days of Summer

Or is that the 'The Lazy Days of Summer'? I am not good at expressions, but as the owner of two working Border Collies,...

Summer care for chickens and waterfowl (and other feathered friends)

I got a call this morning from an old friend, who has done dog rescue for years and recently has branched into chickens and...

So You Thought It Was Over – Fireworks and Pet Fears

Hello! Some of you may remember me as far back as Patch and then more recently blogging for Doug Miner for 40 South News....

Halloween Safety for Your Pets

Halloween is one of America's favourite holidays, I know that it is one of mine, but there are some considerations to keep in mind...

Egg has Dorene’s number

I have two 8-year-old hens, a drop dead stunning Show Quality Silkie and a Silkie/Serama/Cochin cross. The latter went broody (odd, at eight years...

Why our dogs live shorter lives than we do

I recently wrote about the passing of my Pekin Duck Rescue friend, Helen. Just now, I was wrestling around on the floor with my Canada...

Goodbye, My Friend

In 1991, at 1 a.m. while I was driving home from the vet clinic where I worked in Ellisville back into the city, I...

Walter Crawford of the World Bird Sanctuary dies at 70 following surgical complications

Walter Crawford passed away Friday 17th during complications due to hip replacement surgery. He began his career at the St. Louis Zoo under director...

POP! BOOM! BANG-SPARKLE-FLASH! 4th of July and Our Pets

While us humans enjoy cookouts, friend and family get-togethers, and ultimately, when darkness falls, glorious fireworks, the celebration is not always shared with the...

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