The Many Health Benefits Of Having A Furry Friend

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There are SO many unique benefits of having a furry friend! Furry friends truly make a positive impact in our lives, but did you know they can also improve our mental and physical health? According to Psychology Today: There is now a large amount of data confirming...

Why I Believe Kittens Could Bring Our Country Together

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Many of you reading this have never experienced driving on Independence Boulevard/Hwy 74 between Charlotte and Monroe in North Carolina. Congrats to you, because it is a very congested highway with lots of construction and multiple lanes of speeding cars. Even so, it...

A Labor of Love for Furry Friends at Goathouse Refuge

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Last week I had the pleasure of visiting my dear friend Siglinda Scarpa at her magical Goathouse Refuge where she helped me, yet again, with an abandoned sweet 10 month helpless little cat that showed up at my house. Siglinda created Goathouse as a beautiful haven for...

Ginger’s Story: How Rescue Dogs Bring Joy and Comfort in Our Lives

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When I wrote this post yesterday, it was officially National Puppy Day. Of course, I think that should be EVERYday. It’s a great day every time an orphan puppy gets a home, not just for the appreciative puppy, but also for the adopter who will...

Meet Siglinda Scarpa: Artist and Founder of The Goathouse Refuge Mission

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When I was in 7th grade, my class was assigned a semester project on what we wanted to be when we grew up. I was certain that I wanted to be a veterinarian UNTIL I researched and shadowed a vet. Then I realized that I would be much better as a pet sitter. Since...

A Heartwarming Success: Finding a New Home for Marissa the Ballerina Cat

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Everyday I receive dozens of stories and photos of dogs and cats that need rescue, and I truly wish I could save them all. One day recently, I chose to help a forlorn, abandoned 10-year-old feline named Marissa. This sweet old girl looked so dejected and...