In-Clinic Appointments

Lynne graduated from Rutgers University with a BA in English. She then held various marketing, advertising and public relations positions with such world-renowned companies as Japan Airlines, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in NYC, The Leading Hotels of the World, Rado Watch Company, and Montblanc.

Lynne was afforded the luxury of traveling extensively throughout Europe, Asia and South America during her tenure with these companies and learning about different cultures helped shape her appreciation for working with and helping a diverse population.

Being an entrepreneur at heart, Lynne left the corporate world and purchased Happy Tails Kennel and Starr Stables in NJ. She was finally able to follow her passion of working with dogs and horses. She owned a menagerie of animals including two Dobermans, a Pharaoh Hound, a Gypsy Vanner and two Tennessee Walking horses. After working seven days a week, 365 days a year for many years, she realized the physical work was taking a toll on her body. She sold the businesses that she loved and opened Just 4 Pooches, a dog boutique in northern NJ.

Just 4 Pooches sold natural, holistic food, treats, supplements, toys, and apparel for dogs. The boutique specialized in hard-to-find items and USA made and sourced food and toys and won many awards for outstanding customer service, giving back to the community, and the prestigious preservation commendation from the Cranford Historical Society. Working with the Humane Society, Lynne was integral in getting an ordinance passed in Cranford, NJ that restricted the retail sale of dogs and cats to those coming from shelters or rescue organizations. Lynne continues to work endlessly on shutting down puppy mills throughout the United States and volunteering with various rescue groups.

After 10 years of operating Just 4 Pooches, Lynne was growing tired of the cold winters of NJ and relocated to sunny, beautiful Sarasota. She worked for a traditional veterinarian but her views on nutrition and healthcare were in direct opposition to those of the hospital. It was then that she met Dr. Gonzalez and was able to work with a veterinarian with similar values and beliefs. She complements the work of Dr. Gonzalez and Red Fox Institute with her extensive knowledge of alternative canine and human nutrition. She continues to work closely with a friend and nutritionist back in NJ on developing a human-grade, biologically appropriate base mix for dogs, which will greatly simplify mealtime preparation.

Outside of the clinic, Lynne loves running with Santino, her cirnecodell’etna (sighthound from Sicily), furthering her knowledge of canine and feline nutrition, and cooking gourmet meals for Santino and friends. She is an avid supporter of The World Wildlife Fund, The Farm Sanctuary, National Wildlife Federation, PETA and Best Friends Sanctuary.