As we close the door on 2025, we’ve been reflecting on the "vibe" of the past twelve months here in Takoma and across the District. It has been a ye…Read more
The holidays are often hectic but that doesn't mean your pets have to put up with it. Here are a few tips to keep your pet jolly! Wear them out ahe…Read more
Cancer is complicated. Cancer is common. Cancer requires furthering our education. Cancer requires infographics. November is pet cancer awareness…Read more
The word “holistic” can sometimes raise eyebrows. It's often misunderstood—dismissed as “woo woo” or less legitimate than traditional medicine. But …Read more
Mary Doherty · Aug 21, 2025
Unhoused pets in the ICE age
To actually be witnessing the nation flirt with fascism was never on my bingo card, but here we are. ICE agents are raiding and the National Guard a…Read more
After decades of dedicated service as a federal worker, Lettie had envisioned a different kind of retirement. But when a cancer diagnosis changed ev…Read more
Mary Doherty · Jul 15, 2025
Good hydration is the foundation of wellness
We hear about hydration all the time. Those Gatorade commercials have been seared into my brain - a montage of athletes pushing themselves to the br…Read more
Mary Doherty · Jun 10, 2025
June is National Foster a Pet Month
Among other things, June is recognized as National Foster a Pet Month. The goal is to encourage individuals and families to open their homes to shel…Read more
The following is a guest post by Rita Hogan, a renowned herbalist and author of a new book, "The Herbal Dog." She will be having a Q & A at The Big …Read more