On Monday, January 23, 2012, I had the opportunity to observe animal-assisted therapy in action. I was totally unfamiliar with the process, and, unconsciously, I think I expected to see a tear-soaked child clutch the fur of a dog while she spoke to a counselor. A bit dramatic perhaps. I was clearly remembering the sorrowful [...]

Last Saturday one of our rescued animals, Monster, wandered off our site.  Being blind and elderly she needs the constant care and help of our Peacock Foundation team.  We were avidly searching the area and putting up flyers hoping to find some clue as to her whereabouts.  My friend, Meg Lehman, knocked on the door [...]

Oprah Winfrey: Most people know Oprah as one of the most iconic faces on TV as well as one of the richest and most successful women in the world. Oprah faced a hard road to get to that position, however, enduring a rough and often abusive childhood as well as numerous career setbacks including being [...]