Nikki Mastro

Embrace Diversity: Why It’s Important to Celebrate Differences

Diversity is all around us, and it’s something to be celebrated rather than feared. Imagine if we all looked the same, spoke the same language, and shared the same beliefs – the world would be dull and monotonous. However, diversity brings beautiful and unique perspectives, cultures, and ideas. In this blog post, I want to …

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Ask Dr. Teddy: How Does Dr. Teddy plan to help Mom Survive the Move? 

Moving can be highly stressful and overwhelming for anyone. Fortunately, I’m here to help my mom make her transition as smooth as possible! As a golden retriever with lots of love and energy (and some sage wisdom), I’m offering tips on staying mentally and physically strong during our move. First, let’s focus on the mental …

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Kahu: Protecting What’s Most Precious 

I recently saw the most adorable post on Instagram of a little girl and her beloved pet. The included audio transcription was as follows. “In Hawaiian, you don’t call yourself your pet’s owner. You are their Kahu (ka – hoo). Kahu has many meanings: Guardian, protector, steward, beloved, and attendant. Someone entrusted. With the safekeeping …

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Never Forget

September 11th will always remain a painful day in our national history, and it is essential to remember the lives that were lost on that fateful day. Despite the tragedy of 9/11, we must strive to find ways to turn sorrow into strength and be inspired by those who demonstrated courage and compassion in the …

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The Bear’s Adoption Anniversary

Today is a special anniversary; the Bear came home with us one year ago on September 1st. This happier-than-happy little doggie boy is Teddy’s nephew. We adopted Teddy’s sister’s child from Argus Golden Retrievers. Like human children, puppies have different personalities, and Bear and Teddy are related but very different. I joke that Bear is …

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