Arden Moore

3 weeks ago | thecoastalstar.com | Arden Moore

Dr. Bill Benda enjoys a day on the water with his best bud, Buddy. Benda had Buddy euthanized at home using the Lap of Love program when the pooch was suffering from mass cell cancer. By Arden MoorePhotos providedFor a dozen years, a yellow Labrador retriever named Buddy was the constant companion of Dr. Bill Benda.They took walks together. Buddy loved bounding into water at the beach, fetching tossed balls and joining Bill on boat rides.

1 month ago | thecoastalstar.com | Arden Moore

Kaitlin Fitzpatrick of Boynton Beach with Peak, her Maine coon and adventure cat. Peak loves going on leashed hikes, riding on bikes, climbing rocks and even snow sledding. By Arden MoorePhoto providedFor people who enjoy taking walks in Ocean Ridge and Manalapan, seeing a happy leashed dog walking with his favorite person is a pleasant, but not surprising sight.

Dec 2, 2024 | thecoastalstar.com | Arden Moore

By Arden MooreA youngster works on her reading in the company of a therapy dog at the Palm Beach County Library. Photo providedNow this just may surprise you: The individual who may spark an interest in your child to read is one who cannot read a single sentence. In Palm Beach County, there are a score of such reading motivators who communicate with a friendly lick and a happy tail wag.

Oct 29, 2024 | thecoastalstar.com | Arden Moore

Deborah Hazard-Charnin runs Green Dog Rescue, which finds foster homes for rescue animals. Photo providedBy Arden MooreThroughout Palm Beach County, countless people share a common mission: to care for cats and dogs in their personal homes until they can be adopted. They call themselves foster pet parents. They certainly don't do it for the money. They receive no pay. They volunteer their time and their homes. They do it because, well, they care.

Oct 1, 2024 | thecoastalstar.com | Arden Moore

By Arden MooreVeterinary clinics and other pet professional businesses in Palm Beach County are unleashing a new way to provide health care. Welcome to the emerging era of veterinary telehealth. Yes, help for your cat, dog or other pet may be just a computer click, phone call or text away, any time of the day or night. Think of it as house call Version 2.0. Expert advice may come from a veterinarian or veterinary tech who is not in an exam room with you or even in the same city or state as you.