Summary: Out-surging Dentists, Veterinarians now have the highest suicide rate in the U.S., at four times the general population. Dr. Elizabeth Strand discusses the causes of this disturbing trend and possible solutions. Also, the PAWS Act also known as Puppies Assisting Wounded Service members Act has been introduced on Capitol Hill by Congressman Ron DeSantis. The legislation would direct the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide service dogs and veterinary health insurance to veterans with P.T.S.D. (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Also, pet pampering apartment buildings around the country are on the rise with some awesome amenities being offered. The most popular among them are dog runs, and they’re not what you would expect. These are dog runs inside high-rise buildings on some of the higher floors; so there’s no need to even go down to street level. Also, Kristen Hedderich is a Wedding Pet Concierge. She’s available to make your pet’s presence perfect on the big day. Kristen covers transportation, grooming and accommodations for your dog so you can focus on your nuptials. And finally, several months ago there was a story about “Bud,” a pet parrot that witnessed his owner’s murder. Now we find out that a woman in Michigan has been convicted of first-degree murder despite that Bud’s testimony wasn’t used in court. After the killing, Bud was recorded saying, “Don’t F*#&ing shoot,” in the victim’s voice. A state prosecutor tried to use Bud’s phrases as evidence in the trial, but a judge dismissed it.
