Cat raids trash can for kitchen scraps

#Middlebury #Cat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Blaze has figured out how to lift the lid on the kitchen trash can. He’ll hop in there at any opportunity to get at the food scraps. ... Continue Reading →

Can I pet that K-9?

#Middlebury #K-9 DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My parents and I were marching in a demonstration, and we passed two police officers who each had a police dog. I love German Shepherds and ... Continue Reading →

Cat eats fast and then vomits

#Middlebury #Cat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My tomcat, Robbie, is a big guy who I adopted from a shelter two years ago. When I feed him, he gulps his food so quickly that sometimes he ... Continue Reading →

Are high rehoming fees legitimate?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: In a private Facebook group I belong to, someone is offering a pet for adoption, saying it belonged to their recently deceased mother-in-law. They ... Continue Reading →

Foster homes help rescue pets

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is the difference between pet adoption and fostering? – Jess in Knoxville DEAR JESS: An adopted pet is going to his or her forever home, ... Continue Reading →

How to react to a loose dog

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: This weekend while hiking with my daughter on a public trail, a big dog ran straight up to us and started barking fiercely. We were frightened and ... Continue Reading →

Have fun outdoors with pets while social distancing

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Even though stay-at-home orders have been lifted in my state, we still have to social distance when out in public. Where can I take my dog, Blake, ... Continue Reading →

Fleas spark cat spat

#Middlebury #Fleas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I visited my friend’s house with my cat back in March. Now my friend says my cat, Chuckles, gave her cat fleas. She wants me to pay ... Continue Reading →

Are therapy dogs tax deductible?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I spend quite a bit of money each year on my two Corgis: veterinary care, grooming, toys and a pet sitter. They’re also registered as therapy ... Continue Reading →

Sheltering pets during a disaster

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I just moved to a new part of the country, where natural disasters like floods are more frequent than I’m used to. When checking out ... Continue Reading →