Along with my childhood love of chocolate and doodling unicorns, being shy is something I never outgrew. Local psychiatrist Dr. David Easely says, “You can’t change being shy. That’s your temperament. It’s something you’re born with.” Being shy is who I am. This is why I know that an afternoon spent at a kid’s birthday party is going to be awkward for me.
Visit Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen, Kentucky, and you’ll find yourself immersed in wooded trails, with small bridges and benches, placid ponds, and hidden waterfalls dotting your path.
From a chicken with a prosthetic leg to a bearded dragon treated with acupuncture for an immobile tail, Veterinarian Karen Lanz has experienced some unusual animal encounters. But no matter the animal, all our pets are dear to us, Karen says.
It’s always a good idea to check the website of your favorite park before taking your pet to insure that you both have a “pawsitive” experience!
So many animals offer comfort to those who need it. Want to get your pet ready to offer therapy? Here are four local places in Louisville.
Providing a forever home for a rescue animal usually means adopting a cuddly kitten or a playful puppy. When Tracy Harvill decided she wanted a pet, her sights were set on a creature much larger than a tabby cat or tiny lap dog. Her heart was set on adopting a horse. Tracy had dreamed of having a horse since she was a child, but knew she needed to wait until the right circumstances, and her finances, were in place.
