Opinion
The good, the bad and the ugly
Last week, I had just left Landrum Vet where I paid the bill for a 5-year-old Shepherd. A rescuer I work with deals with ...
Author: Leonard Rizzo - Page 7 The Tryon Daily Bulletin
Opinion
Yes, there is a Santa Claus
A long time ago a beautiful response was written to a young girl named Virginia when she asked, “Is there really a Santa Claus?” ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Friday, December 9, 2022 8:00 am
Opinion
Cola, the rest of the story
After old man Joe passed on, Uncle Lennie brought me to the shelter. He had already contacted them to make room for me while he ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, November 30, 2022 2:16 pm
Opinion
The Colaberator
Old man Joe and I lived in a nice quiet house on the top of a hill. We were the best of friends ever since ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, November 23, 2022 12:13 pm
Opinion
Two separate battles
The first battle has been my bladder tumors. The scheduled scraping and cauterization had to be postponed due to too much blood in my bladder. ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, October 20, 2022 8:00 am
Opinion
Please don’t count me out
After six weeks of special chemo, my bladder tumors are back with a vengeance. I’ll be seeing the doctor on Tuesday the 27 to hopefully ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, September 29, 2022 8:00 am
Opinion
The wonder of it all
When I first began relating Special Cases I was working at the FHS shelter. I was there for two reasons, to supplement my retirement and ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Wednesday, September 7, 2022 10:54 am
Opinion
Rudy and Rody
Well, last week I received my sixth and final chemo treatment for recurring bladder tumors that have been bugging me for years. I have had ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, August 25, 2022 8:00 am
Opinion
Once again saying goodbye
I write this tale not only for me but for all those who have rescued, loved their pets and finally had to say goodbye. When ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Thursday, August 4, 2022 8:00 am
Opinion
Working together, making it happen
Little Ketchup is a 16-week-old Shepherd mix with a sweet disposition. Ketchup’s companion is a Golden Retriever that came from the Carolina Goldens, named Tallulah. ...
by Leonard Rizzo, Friday, July 29, 2022 8:00 am
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