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BY MICHAEL KIEDROWSKI, DVM | MARCH 5, 2014

Anterior Cruciate Ligament rupture in the dog


PET NEWSOne of the more common referrals we get at Dove Valley Animal Hospital is for a second opinion on Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) rupture. ACL rupture is one of the more common rear leg injuries in active large breed dogs.


Tierra Madre Horse Sanctuary benefit March 15

CAVE CREEK – Cave Creek Smokehouse is hosting a benefit for Tierra Madre from 6 – 9 p.m. on March 15. Please plan to join them in support of Tierra Madre, a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides forever homes to previously neglected, abandoned, mistreated, injured and forgotten horses.


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Pet of the Week: FRANKIE



SPOOF SPACESPOOF SPACE BY STEELE CODDINGTON  |  MARCH 5, 2014

Kerry is Scary

Recently U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry proclaimed climate change is, "perhaps the world's most fearsome weapon of mass destruction." If that's an example of his intellect, the Israelis should reject any peace proposals he dreams up with the Palestinians.

BOOK NOOK  |  MARCH 5, 2014

bookBack to the roots of Christianity

Author expounds on what the Bible says Christians are doing wrong

PHOENIX — Just as technology has evolved and shifted the way we communicate over the past century, some would claim the practice of Christianity has weathered an even greater seismic shift.

BOOK NOOK  |  FEBRUARY 26, 2014

panicNYT Best Seller Sharon M. Draper weighs in on Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Young adult author Sharon M. Draper applauds the fact that February is Teen Dating Violence awareness month.  The New York Times best-selling author’s 20+ novels entertain and excite young readers while helping to educate them on subjects like bullying, sexting, and stranger danger.