After nearly 30 years in the veterinary field, I realized my journey with animals was evolving into something bigger. Paradise Pawsome Pet Care was created from a passion for holistic wellness, education, advocacy, and healing. From veterinary burnout awareness to pet grief support and my work with The Canine Stroke Foundation, this mission continues to grow through compassion, storytelling, and supporting both animals and the people who love them.

Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month is deeply personal to me. This story honors two people I loved while also exploring how science is evolving through compassionate alternatives to animal testing. From “65 Roses” to modern research innovations like organoids and lung-on-a-chip technology, this piece reflects on awareness, loss, hope, and the future of cystic fibrosis research.