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Publisher’s Message: Buzz’s Incredible Journey
As you read this, Buzz and I will be in Toledo at a dog show. Not just another dog show, but a very sentimental one. We will be competing for the last time on the championship level where Buzz needs … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Chelsea Update Celebrates 11 Years
Happy 11th birthday Chelsea Update. Today marks the 11th year of Chelsea Update and another year of my best efforts to provide the community with all the news that’s fit to publish. There have been a lot of changes through … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Buzz Update and Thank You to Donors
Buzz and I are about to reach another exciting milestone in our long and storied Rally career together. He just needs to qualify in all three classes – Master, Excellent and Advanced – at two more shows to attain his … Read more
Publisher’s Column: Gratitude for Your Generosity
I asked, you answered. To say my heart is filled with gratitude to you, the readers, would be an understatement. Your notes were so touching, and I so appreciate that you understand the amount of time, energy and thought that … Read more
Publisher’s Column: The Importance of Donations
Although readership is way up, donations are way down, so I hope that readers who meant to send a donation and haven’t, consider making that non-tax deductible donation today to assist in keeping Chelsea Update, your daily news site, in … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Buzz Update
It’s May and Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Thankfully, Buzz continues to show zero signs of any distress from his mast cell cancer, and we are heading full steam ahead showing Memorial Day weekend and the first weekend in June — … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Please Help Me Highlight Random Acts of Kindness
Last week, I ran a thank you from a reader to a stranger who went out of the way to assist her in an unusual random act of kindness. This prompted a note from a reader who moved to … Read more
Publisher’s Note: Buzz and I Are Returning to Competition
By the time you read this, Buzz and I are will be at a dog show returning to the Rally ring today. With Dr. Margaret Lane giving Buzz the green light to continue his regular life, Buzz and I are … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Staff Members Buzz and Aidan Having Fun Together Again
I’m pleased to report that the new normal with staff members Buzz and Aidan has commenced. So many readers have inquired, I thought I should give everyone an update after the bad news of my last column. With Buzz’s … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Buzz’s Test Results Are Back
This is a column I’d hoped I wouldn’t be writing about Buzz. The test results show that he does, indeed, have mast cell cancer. But don’t tell him that. He’s never shown any discomfort while the mass was there, and … Read more
Publisher’s Message: February was Quite a Month; Thank you to Donors
With everything that has taken place in February – my 65th birthday and Buzz’s unexpected surgery, I’m behind on saying thank you to the people (below) who kindly donated to the operations of Chelsea Update and my efforts. March is … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Buzz’s Happy Mail
As Buzz continues to recover from his recent surgery, I wanted to share some happy mail that he received last week, while we wait for the pathology results. We’ve shown in the National Championships twice previously and one little mistake … Read more
Publisher’s Message: Buzz Thanks You for the Well Wishes — He’s Home
Today is Buzz’s birthday and it’s a special double digit one. Happy 10th birthday, buddy. I’m so sorry that you’re spending it recovering from surgery, but I will do my best to make sure you’re comfortable and we’ll celebrate soon … Read more