The pineal gland is a pine cone shaped gland of the endocrine system. A structure of the diencephalon of the brain, the pineal gland produces several important hormones including melatonin. Melatonin influences sexual development and sleep-wake cycles. (about.com)
Our Star this week is Deborah York, office manager at Atlanta West Animal Hospital in Villa Rica. Deborah has worked there for thirteen years, and has progressively become more involved in animal rescue.
She recently received a rescue licence with the state of Georgia. Deborah is a founding member of The American Veterinary Animal Welfare Foundation , which features a weekly pet, here at StarNews Online.
A true animal lover, Deborah has eighteen pets of her own (all rescues), including birds, dogs, and cats. She urges anyone looking for a pet to take the adoption route.
Deborah is pictured above with one of The American Veterinary Animal Welfare Foundation's most lovable adoptable dogs, Dunk.
The American Veterinary Animal Welfare Foundation always has an array of cute kittens up for adoption. These little sweeties are eight weeks old and full of energy and curiousity. They are both friendly and ready to find home. Please remember to adopt if you are looking for a feline friend.