Healthy Pets, Healthy Lives !
What would you do to defend your dogs against a large bear? One 17-year old, Hailey Morinico, was shown on video dashing toward and pushing a bear off of her fence in a now-viral TikTok post. The video, which has been viewed more than 68 million times, shows a bear climbing over a concrete fence and lunging at several dogs in the backyard. Morinico runs to the bear and pushes…
When I see a dog, no matter where I am, I am drawn to her. I have to get close; I want to pet her. When I hear a dog whining, my muscles tense; all my thoughts are channeled toward the dog—what could be wrong; what can I do to help? Yet some seem immune to the magnetism of dogs. I’ve been with people who can easily ignore a “crying”…
A Cambridge man accused of abandoning 16 dogs including five that died in deplorable living conditions at a Franklin Avenue home in the city has agreed to a negotiated plea. Gregory Graham Sr., 46, faces six counts of prohibition of companion animals and three counts of abandoning animals. All nine offenses are second-degree misdemeanors filed by the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office. Graham will enter negotiated pleas at 11 a.m. on July…
You may taste Fig newtons sometimes on a weekend night. On the off chance that you have a preference for Fig Newtons, you may puzzle over whether you can impart them to your canine too. Can dogs eat Fig Newtons? The short answer would be no, it’s not prescribed to allow your canine to eat Fig Newtons. While Fig Newtons are not harmful to canines, they do contain a ton…
SPARTA, Wis. (AP) — More than three dozen dogs and two cats died from smoke inhalation after a house fire north of Sparta. Fire officials said crews were sent to a house fire in Monroe County on Sunday afternoon and had to force their way into the building to gain access. Once inside, they found several dogs kenneled on the first story. A total of 14 adult dogs, 12 puppies…
With temperate summers in the upper Midwest, the chance to get outside with your dog is abundant and enjoyed by many. Whether strenuously hiking in a state park or simply walking around the block, it’s an opportunity that provides both exercise and companionship for you and your pet. Yet with fun in the sun comes potential dangers for our furry friends. From increased exposure to ticks and other insects to…
This Memorial weekend, families gather to enjoy the beginning of the summer vacation. They are lighting up the grill and enjoying yard games with loved ones. For many, this holiday carries a heaviness of remembrance and loss for the servicemen and women who have fallen. “I lost my brother to (post traumatic stress disorder) in April five years ago,” said Heather Wipf of Watertown. “He was an eight-year Navy veteran who was…
16 more mistakes dog lovers make with their puppies Puppies, puppies, everywhere I look I see puppies! In principle, I am thrilled that more people are providing loving homes for dogs, but I am also worried. Many people get their first dog and are bound to make serious mistakes that will inevitably lead to health and behavioural problems. This is why I have decided to continue the puppy theme,…
Four-year old Elliot Sherwin has been identified as the young boy who was killed by two dogs in Whitehall on May 9th. The boy was mauled by two Rottweiler dogs on May 9th at his grandparents’ home on Cedar Hills Road. Jefferson County Sheriff Craig Dolittle said that Sherwin left his grandparents outside to go inside their home, and after 45 minutes the grandparents went to check on him. When…
Photos provided MEMBERS OF the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and Belmont County Animal Rescue League help rescue more than 90 dogs from a property in Shadyside on Tuesday. SHADYSIDE — At the request of Belmont County Animal Rescue League, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Tuesday assisted with the rescue of more than 90 neglected mixed-breed dogs from a property…