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The Wuzzy Chronicles by Shawn Finch

Shawn Finch is a small animal veterinarian. She works at Banfield, The Pet Hospital of Papillion. Her family pets include Ebony the Lab Mix, Joy the Puppy, Noodle the Poodle, Max the Cat, Piggy the guinea pig, Princess Gerbil and Fuzzy and Wuzzy Rats.
Ernie Dog Ernie Dog
Intervertebral disk disease was this veterinarian's favorite subject in school. It no longer seems so interesting now that it is her dog with the life threatening illness. A diary of Ernie Dog's neurological crisis and his long road to recovery.
Roberta in Haiti Artists for Hope
Ever wonder how good nutritional supplements taste to kids? One artist makes a crucial discovery and forms "Artists for Hope" to help combat malnutrition in Haiti. Learn about their work, see pictures of the cutest children you're ever likely see.
Princess Gerbil Long Live Your Pet
A little fun Googling about the World's Oldest Pets (plenty of good links to fun facts!) turns into a meditation on pet aging and the joys of pet ownership. The world's oldest tortoise might be 176, but the world's most important pet is...yours.
Max and his cat garden Pet-Friendly Gardening
Gardening is a sure sign that spring is here again, but pet owners have to be extra careful. From poisonous plants for pets to pet friendly gardening products, one vet breaks down her gardening plan—plants, fences, boxes, composting, and...catmint!
Black dog sitting on a couch Pet Overpopulation and You - Let's Start With You
Pet overpopulation is a problem. Animal adoption, dog breeders, pet shelters, and rescue groups all play a part in pet ownership, as does having your pet spayed or neutered. However, there's an even simpler solution to this complex problem.
Wuzzy - a Hairless Dumbo Rex Rat My Rat Wuzzy - Part 2
Wuzzy Rat returns! Part 1 told the story of a Hairless Dumbo Rex Rat and an ethical dilemma. Part 2 is about her surgery and the helpless feeling all pet owners experience (even when that pet owner is a vet). Will Wuzzy's story end in laughter or tears?
My Rat Wuzzy, a female Hairless Dumbo Rex Rat My Rat Wuzzy
Pet owners often confront the emotional and financial stress of animal surgery. Wuzzy, in her senior years, teaches her owner, a local vet, that compassion is costly, and the weight of judgement heavy, even when the story stars just one little rat.