Cane Creek K9

06/10/2026

06/04/2026

Stepped on IED. Lost both front legs. Kept serving. 3 more years. Saved 12 more lives. Retired legend.

K-9 Blade was not a dog who did his job. He was a dog who had DECIDED, completely, permanently, without reservation, that losing two legs meant nothing. Had two more. Had nose. Had heart. Could still serve.

At Pentagon ceremony, on a morning in June 2024, a nine-year-old Belgian Malinois stood on four legs. Two real. Two titanium blades. Congressional Medal of Honor around… See more

06/03/2026

A new peer-reviewed review published by researchers at the University of Illinois examined the health effects of common dog equipment, including collars, harnesses, leashes, and muzzles. One of the most surprising findings was that regular flat collars can increase intraocular pressure (IOP)—the pressure inside the eye—especially in flat-faced breeds such as Pugs, Bulldogs, and Boston Terriers. Harnesses did not show the same effect.

Elevated IOP is a major risk factor for glaucoma and other forms of eye damage, and repeated increases over time may place additional stress on delicate ocular structures.

The review also noted that many commonly repeated concerns about collar-related thyroid injury, tracheal damage, spinal problems, and even IOP have limited direct scientific evidence. Rather than disproving these concerns, the authors emphasized how little research has actually been conducted on equipment that millions of dogs wear every day.

This highlights an important reality in veterinary medicine: the absence of published research is not the same as evidence that a problem doesn’t exist. Many functional medicine and integrative veterinarians have spent decades observing patterns in clinical practice long before studies were available to investigate them. Those observations often become the very questions researchers study years later.

Science is essential, but science also has gaps. Some of the most important decisions we make for our animals happen in those gaps, where common sense, clinical experience, pattern recognition, and a commitment to minimizing harm matter deeply. Partnering with a veterinarian who understands both conventional medicine and a broad range of healing modalities can provide a wider lens through which to evaluate risk, support wellness, and potentially avoid problems long before they become scientifically validated. Sometimes the best medicine isn’t waiting for proof—it’s paying attention to what thoughtful clinicians have been seeing all along. Above all, do no harm.

05/27/2026

A new peer-reviewed study in Frontiers in Veterinary Science found that 2 out of 3 dogs with lymphoma were exposed to benzene at DNA-damaging levels, and nearly 9 out of 10 were exposed to xylene. But here’s what most people miss: over half of healthy dogs had similar benzene exposure, and nearly all dogs had xylene exposure too.

This isn’t rare, it’s everyday life. These chemicals, released from products like cleaners, air fresheners, candles, paints, furniture, and even gas stoves, are commonly found in indoor air and can damage DNA in lab studies. Most dogs are living in a constant background of exposure we rarely think about.

The good news is you can reduce it.🙌 Focus on your indoor air, improve ventilation, use an air purifier with activated carbon if possible, avoid synthetic fragrances, switch to simpler low-toxin products, and eliminate smoke exposure. It’s not one big toxin that matters, it’s the constant low-level exposure over time.

And while reducing exposure is step one, supporting your dog’s ability to handle what they’re still exposed to matters just as much.

If you want a science-backed detox support option, Liver Lift™ is a daily, multi-pathway formula designed for pets living in today’s chemical world. It supports liver detox and bile flow, kidney filtration, lymphatic movement, gut binding, antioxidant regeneration, and nervous system regulation.

👉 Comment CLEANUP and we’ll send a link your way.

04/24/2026

We hope you will join us on April 25th from 10AM-1PM at the beautiful Lindsay Pettus Greenway for a fun-filled day supporting our dogs in need!

Here’s what we have planned:

🐾 Bring your own dog or volunteer to walk a shelter dog who needs a break from kennel life (all are available for adoption, too)
🎨 Face painting for the kids
🐶 Pup-cups for our furry friends
🎫 50/50 Raffle

Food & Vendors:

🌭 David’s Dawgs
🧁 The Country Crumb Co. (desserts & pupcakes!)
🐕 Harley’s Goodies (dog treats)
🐱 Purrfect Pair Cat Café
🐝 The Giddy Bee

It’s a great day for a great cause, and every step you take helps save lives. Thank you for your continued support for the Lancaster County Animal Shelter!

04/19/2026

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04/17/2026

Sage is getting so big and beautiful 🩷 Available for adoption to breed knowledgeable or even better a working home! Great drive. Super sweet very friendly