Stories from the Pack
Stories from the Pack shares the moments, memories and meaning behind The Great Dog Pack, the dogs who inspired it, and the mission of the Alex Lebovic Foundation.
Latest Stories
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The End of the Dog Park Days
Read more: The End of the Dog Park DaysOn a September afternoon in 2011, Roxy, Blitz, Kal-El and I went to the dog park. It was their favorite place to go. When we arrived, I opened the car door and they sprinted to the gate. Once inside, Roxy usually went off and explored.…
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Breeding Success
Read more: Breeding SuccessWhen Dakota was a puppy, I got a message from Kathy Salvucci. “Dakota looks like she is going down in pastern. If she is on puppy food, get her off and put her on adult food.” I didn’t understand her concern. “The pastern is between…
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Affordable Care
Read more: Affordable CareIn June of 2013, my wife and I were awakened by a phone call. Her mother, whose health had been failing, was dying. We needed to come to the hospital immediately. What followed was an emotional and stressful morning—especially for my wife, but also for…
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What If I’m Dead Already?
Read more: What If I’m Dead Already?Almost 40 percent of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer. It’s happened to me twice. The first time came in September 2000. I was sitting in my office when my doctor called with the results of a biopsy taken earlier in the week. He told…
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Agent of Change
Read more: Agent of ChangeWhen Alex returned from Florida, it only took a few days before her pain became uncontrollable. She was admitted to Johns Hopkins Hospital for what would become an extended stay. The pediatric oncology floor had strict rules to protect patients. At the top of the…
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