Help first responders help pets

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: You often recommend that pet owners donate their money or time to local shelters, and that is great. I’ve often wondered if there are other ... Continue Reading →

What became of pets after hurricane?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What happened to all of the pets that were caught up in the terrible flooding that struck North and South Carolina after Hurricane Florence ... Continue Reading →

Who gets the pets in a divorce?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My husband and I have decided to call it quits after seven years together. We don’t have any kids, so we’re mainly just splitting up ... Continue Reading →

Husband needs to stop barking at dog

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever our dog Champ starts barking, my husband barks back at him. I know he’s doing it as a joke, but Champ keeps barking right through ... Continue Reading →

Is my cat really fat?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Pedro had his annual checkup the other day, and the veterinarian said he needed to lose 10 pounds. Can you believe that? He doesn’t ... Continue Reading →

Gassy Great Dane? Try new dog food

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Why does my Great Dane fart so much? – James K., Syracuse, New York DEAR JAMES: Hoo boy. Great Danes are notorious for passing gas. And because ... Continue Reading →

Some kids prefer pocket pets

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I decided my 10-year-old daughter was ready to have a pet after watching her interact with friends’ dogs and cats. When I asked her if she’d ... Continue Reading →

Think you own your pet? Think again

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently saw a news report about something called a “pet lease.” You pay for a purebred dog or cat, only to find out later that you never ... Continue Reading →

Safely surrender a pet you can’t keep

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I recently saw a viral video taken by a resident of a neighborhood where pets are regularly abandoned, likely because of its location next to some ... Continue Reading →

Fat cat complains about diet

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Help! My 6-year-old cat Misti has a serious weight problem, and the veterinarian said she needs to drop several pounds. The vet told me to feed ... Continue Reading →