Happy Birthday to Merlin Bird Mossa! (His mom, Nina Ballerina is on the left.)

I owe so much to this wonderful dog. He was my best friend and was with me through so many tough times. He is now chasing skunks over the rainbow with his mom. Not a day goes by that I do not think of him.

It was Merlin who influenced me to practice K9 acupuncture. While I was in acupuncture college twelve years ago, Merlin developed hip dysplasia. Thanks to some of my teachers who also had German Shepherds, I learned how to treat him with herbs, cooked meals and acupuncture. He lived to be almost 15.

In honor of Merlin please kiss your dogs today and give them an extra treat.

Jeanie Marie Kraft, Lic.Ac. is keeping tails wagging on the North Shore of MA with K9 acupuncture house-calls. Visit FourPawsAcupuncture.com for more information.