Rarebreed News & Updates

Meet Sealena Gomez – Part 2
Back in the Ocean We have a wonderful update for those following Sealena and her journey: she, along with four other seal pups have been released back to the wild! Read about the tiny harbor seal pup Sealena Gomez, who was

Meet Sealena Gomez – Part 1
How Our Team Named a Harbor Seal Pup In late May 2026, a tiny harbor seal pup was struggling in Northeast Harbor on Mount Desert Island off the coast of Maine. A caring passerby spotted and reported her to the Maine Marine Mammal Reporting Hotline. A team of stranding partners transported

Climbing, Not Camping: What Training for a Cycling Trip Taught Me About Growth
This year, my training pushed me further than I ever had. I experienced new routes, longer distances, steeper climbs, and a few days where quitting could have tempted me. That was the point. I wasn’t chasing a personal best in cycling. I was chasing the version of myself that comes from putting in the hard work.

Work That Cares for Both Hearts and Minds
Rarebreed on Mental Health Awareness Just a few years ago, mental health wasn’t a topic people talked about as openly as we do now. It stayed quiet – something you dealt with on your own, for fear of being seen

Rarebreed Team Members Lead with Love
At Rarebreed, love isn’t just a feeling — it’s part of our core values to Lead with Love. On Love Your Pet Day, we celebrate the deep, joyful, sometimes silly connection between animals and the people who care for them.

Navigating the Impact on Mental Health after the Loss of a Pet
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the various facets of mental well-being. Among the many factors influencing mental health, the loss of a beloved pet can be substantial. For many of us, pets

Earth Day Initiatives: Caring for Our Pets and Our Planet
Earth Day is a perfect opportunity to shine a spotlight on three of our partner hospitals that are leading the charge in eco-conscious practices. Turning Plastic Waste into Benches Apple Country Animal Hospital in Stow, Massachusetts, has taken a proactive approach to

Fostering Diversity and Belonging through the VTIDESb Initiative
A pressing issue in veterinary medicine today—one that many people are not aware of—is a significant lack of diversity. Given the current shortage of veterinary professionals, inclusivity is more important than ever. Exclusion is both unfair and harmful. To cultivate

A Glimpse Through the Pet’s Eyes
If you caught our weeklong social media campaign earlier this month, you’re already in the loop about the exciting changes leading up to the launch of our refreshed website. If not, you’re in for a treat! Our new theme, “Through
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