The elderly lady and her little dog lived alone in a quiet neighborhood. Their house was small and cozy. Now in her 90s, the woman rarely left her home, as she had given up...
Author: Chic Miller
We had arrived for our appointment a few minutes early. The two little dogs cuddled in my arms had been brought to my sanctuary badly in need of dental care. So here we sat,...
As evening draws near, a sense of peacefulness settles over the farm. It’s a special time of day. Chores are done. The animals have all been fed and bedded down for the night. All...
The time had come. The Igo/Ono Street Sale was rapidly approaching. It was time to clean out the barn. A much overdue chore, I might add. Twenty-two years of accumulating many wonderful relics –...
In late February we expect rain, winds and cold weather here in Shasta County, but tomorrow the weather forecast predicts snow. That’s not really a big deal, I thought. Over the years it has...
Lurking about where canines congregate is a virus called infectious canine tracheobronchitis, more commonly called kennel cough. This is a highly contagious inflammation of the upper respiratory tract. Initial symptoms are a dry, harsh,...
Dear Friends, On March 2018 Bella Vista Farms Animal Sanctuary held our 5th Annual fundraiser at Win-River Resort and Casino. We were honored with the presence of over 400 guests. Many old friends and...
He’s laying at your feet – your loyal old pal. It seems like just yesterday he was that clumsy pup, running, playing, chasing balls and chewing up everything and anything that crossed his path....
It’s winter, but I guess you already knew that. It’s cold and wet outside, but you probably already knew that, too. Your dog, your buddy, your pal is right by your side, out in...
In the wee hours of the morning, I hear him sound off. Like a well trained sentry, he alerts me. From the house, I can see a car approaching, headlights on high beam. The...
