The black dog outside a stranger’s house
Ada was sitting outside a house in a village when our team came across her. She was a beautiful, large black dog, but her coat was dirty, and she looked weak. When our team approached, Ada became frightened and tried to hide. We did not want our approach to make her...
Where Are the Missing Animals? Help Find Them
15 dogs were rescued from a Mississippi property where investigators found animals severely malnourished and without adequate food or water. The dogs were taken for veterinary care. But a horse, a donkey, goats, and chickens previously seen on the property were...
Former NFL Player Sentenced in Largest Dog-fighting Seizure
LeShon Johnson, a former NFL player from Oklahoma, has been sentenced to five years in federal prison for running a large-scale dog-fighting and trafficking operation. He must also serve three years of supervised release and pay a $30,000 fine after federal...
Sebaceous Cyst in Dogs: Appearance, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Finding a lump on your dog can be unnerving. Thankfully, if it is a sebaceous cyst, dog parents can rest a bit easier knowing this type of mass, while sometimes annoying or unsightly, is benign. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what a sebaceous cyst...
10 years in prison for the man who tortured Trek
An Illinois man has received the maximum 10-year prison sentence for the torture and death of Trek, a dog who was dragged behind a vehicle and abandoned. A jury convicted Tracy McKee of animal torture, aggravated animal cruelty and animal cruelty. He will spend at...
Can Dogs Have Ginger? A Vet’s Answer
Can dogs have ginger? Yes, but there are some important caveats. When given in the correct form and amount, ginger has many benefits and is safe for most dogs. Learn how ginger can help your dog, the forms of ginger that are—and aren't—safe for dogs, the side effects...
Most Dogs We Rescue Look Defeated
Most of the dogs we rescue look defeated by the time we reach them. Nell was different. Despite spending two days wandering through an abandoned area in search of food and shelter, she remained friendly and open to our help. When we reached her, she was panting from...
IBS in Dogs: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Symptoms, Management & More
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in dogs is triggered by stress and can cause a variety of GI signs such as diarrhea or a poor appetite. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby discusses the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of IBS to hopefully...
Your gift is being doubled right now: Your $20 becomes $40
Your Holiday Gift Will Be DOUBLED To Save Animals! Your $25 becomes $50 Your $50 becomes $100 Your $100 becomes $200 First, please meet Abbey and Sophie - both rescued, thanks to you! Abbey was suffering from a painful broken leg and foot - in a rotting bandage -...
Aspiration Pneumonia In Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prognosis
Aspiration pneumonia in dogs occurs when a dog accidently inhales food, water, or stomach contents, leading to inflammation and sometimes infection within the lung tissue. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby explains what puts dogs at risk for aspiration...
A Stola Story
What happens when your veterinarian is no longer working out? Or, alternatively: What happens when you’re a status quo kind of person but the status quo gets disrupted? (Honestly, this pic has nothing really to do with this story, but her doggy daycare did yearbook...
Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment (From a Vet)
Diabetes in dogs is a fairly common diagnosis, but that doesn't make it any less overwhelming for dog parents. To help them really understand their dog's condition, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby created this handy guide for parents of diabetic dogs. In it,...
Why Is My Dog Peeing So Much? Answers From a Vet
Are you frantically Googling "Why is my dog peeing so much?" after what feels like the millionth trip outside today? If so, integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby is here to help. She explains how to know if your dog is peeing too much, the causes of increased urine...
A Shelter Dog Could be Your Next Best Friend
October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, a month dedicated to helping more shelter dogs find homes. In 2025, 2.8 million dogs entered shelters and rescues across the U.S., while 2 million dogs were adopted. Dog adoptions rose to 57% of dog intakes, but large, adult, and...
$25 can heal a kitten this National Cat Day
Today is National Cat Day, a day to celebrate cats and remember the millions still living without a home. One of them was a kitten named Iris. Two years ago, a stray mother cat gave birth outdoors in a California backyard. Her kitten, Iris, was found weighing less...