3/27/2011

A note from the Founder of Dodgerslist, Linda Stowe:

Today, Dodgerslist is 9 years old. WOW !!!!

Who would have thought we would be where we are today. Over 3700 members and now worldwide. I just have to tell you about a great birthday present I received last night. A board certified neurosurgeon wrote me and complimented me on our site and asked if he could help by writing some articles etc. for us. One of his comments You have good information that is worth disseminating as much as possible. I sometimes cringe when an owner comes in with Internet info. But I know if they mention your site I have a sigh of relief.

Of course, we are going to take him up on this. We are getting recognized now from the professionals and several of them have written me and asked to put our brochures in their offices. What a difference 9 years makes. I want to publically thank the volunteer moderators who put so much time answering questions and helping those on the list. They also put in countless hours doing research and putting together articles for our newsletter, website and spreading our message on and off the Internet. Without each of them, this just would not be possible. Thank you Paula, Sharon, Lisa, Stephanie and Cris for everything you do.

Linda Stowe created Dodgerslist because of a Dachshund named Dodger. Dodger had IVDD and was euthanized because of the lack of knowledge that conservative treatment IS a viable treatment option. When she heard of this sad story, she immediately went to work to create Dodgerslist with one goal in mind - save dogs' lives!

Nine years later, Dodgerslist has members in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Mexico, Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, India, Morocco, South Africa, and Dubai, and even one in Hong Kong. There are people reading our main website from many more countries too.

This year, thanks in large part to your donations and subscriptions to our quarterly newsletter, Dodger's Digest, we were able to run ads in veterinary magazines and get our brochures into the hands of more and more neuro and ortho specialists and vet offices throughout the United States. With that has come increased awareness and increased support within the veterinary community for our quest. When all is said and done, what that means is that more dogs' lives are saved!