Animal Rescue
Farewell to Margaret Kitty
Today Margaret kitty succumbed to cancer, just one day after her cuddle buddy Itchy dog. She was gorgeous and graceful to the end, even when fluid buildup around her lungs made it difficult for her to eat or breathe. Greg and I adopted Margaret from Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation (LDCRF) in September 2008, when she…
Read MoreFarewell to Itchy Dog
Today I said farewell to Itchy dog, whom Greg and I had adopted together in August 2013. Itchy was elderly and heartworm positive at the time of our adoption – but working with Middleburg Animal Hospital near our then-home in Virginia, we were able to cure him of that disease, and make his last few…
Read MoreMy ABC7 Interview on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy
This week, I had the privilege of appearing on The Pet Show with Dr. Katy to talk about the Gregory J. Reiter Memorial Fund, and about how my beloved late husband Greg inspired me to continue with the racehorse rescue work he and I started together shortly before he died. ~Alysoun Watch the interview part…
Read MorePoplar Spring Animal Sanctuary
I am incredibly touched that Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary included this dedication to Greg in their spring 2017 newsletter. Poplar Spring, in Poolesville, MD, played a special role in my life with Greg. I still vividly recall our first visit to this 400-acre sanctuary with its 200+ rescued pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens and…
Read MorePlanning for our companion animals’ future
Last year, I spoke to a gathering of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) supporters, both about the special role that PETA had played in Greg’s and my life together, and about the importance of including companion animals in our estate planning. Many of us like to think we will get around to estate…
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