Game Changers

In honor of the tireless and selfless work they do for animals, here are the amazing game changers whom pet lovers around the world have chosen for the Pet Game Changer Award. Thank you, and may you continue to be an inspiration to animal lovers all over the world! (Game Changers are nominated by our subscribers and people in our wellness community, and Dr. Becker interviews the nominees. These interviews do not constitute an endorsement of the individual or the organization they represent.)
Dr. Nicole LeVeque natural healing pet care
Game Changers

When Giving All You Can Becomes a Gift

Dr. Nicole LeVeque, our newest Game Changer, has noticed in her practice that the pet parents who do all they can - and more - for their pet's care often shoulder the most guilt that they're not doing enough. If this strikes a familiar chord, this loving and supportive message is for you.
6 min read
Kristen Peralta vintage pet rescue
Game Changers

The Joy and Meaning a Senior Dog Can Bring Into Your Life

Our newest Game Changers, Kristen Peralta and her husband Marc of Vintage Pet Rescue, do what many people can't or won't do: care for dogs who have aged gracefully and now need to live out their days in comfort. Kristen wants to spread the word about the specialness of senior animals.
7 min read
Shannon Jay fire cats
Game Changers

The Challenges of Locating and Rescuing 'Fire Cats'

Shannon Jay, a retired police officer, experienced the nightmare of losing a pet when his indoor-only cat escaped and went missing for 13 days and nights. And then the California wild fires struck. A true Game Changer featured in the documentary 'Fire Cats,' Jay has become the cat rescue hero.
8 min read
Dr. Elaine Cebuliak animal wellness
Game Changers

Game Changer Removes Massive Tumor in Just 30 Minutes

When Dr. Elaine Cebuliak first opened her clinic, she was the only veterinarian in the area, so that meant no referrals to specialists. Having no choice, she quickly became adept at nearly everything, including dentistry and brain surgery. That skill and grit is helping her save many lives.
6 min read
Dr. Brad Roach pet alternative therapies
Game Changers

Veterinarians Who Never Run Out of Treatment Options

Dr. Brad Roach made a radical decision 10 years into his career that allowed him to quit telling clients 'There's nothing more I can do for your pet.' Now this Game Changer can't imagine life as a veterinarian who didn't have these extra tools. How well equipped is your veterinarian?
6 min read
Sally Williams Mission Meow
Game Changers

The Unique Partnerships of Small Businesses and Cat People

Born out of a need to help cats in distress, Mission Meow focuses on helping nonprofit organizations create meaningful change for felines. By partnering with small business owners, this game changer helps dreams come true, not only for cat communities, but business owners, too.
6 min read
Dr. Juliet Decaestecker pet acupuncture
Game Changers

Acupuncture as Surgery — A Whole New Paradigm in Care

When Dr. Juliet Decaestecker first watched an integrative vet place acupuncture needles in a small dog who had been limping, and afterwards, run out of the exam room, she knew she wasn't witnessing the placebo effect. That moment marked the start of her 'happy pet, happy owner' work.
6 min read