Reader says license for indoor pets is a scam

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I disagree with what you wrote about buying a license and tags for cats that stay indoors. Requiring a license for indoor cats is such a ... Continue Reading →

Cat’s love of heights dismays owner

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My granddaughter rescued a scrawny, 4-month-old kitten that was covered with fleas and ear mites. We nursed Pickles back to health, ... Continue Reading →

How long should dog spend alone in yard?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner Editor’s Note: In our readership area, it is unsafe to leave dogs of any size unattended in our yards. DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My toy poodle Scraps loves ... Continue Reading →

Find creative ways to help pets in need

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’d like to help make life better for animals, but I’m not able to volunteer at a local shelter because my job and family ... Continue Reading →

Why do indoor cats need licenses?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I received a notice from a city department that I have to buy a license for each of my cats. I get them vaccinated regularly, and they’re ... Continue Reading →

Pets can have plastic surgery

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 4-year-old pug, Granby, is having surgery soon to correct a problem that makes it difficult for him to breathe. One of my friends ... Continue Reading →

Pets and Neighbors: Don’t get personal

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m in charge of writing the monthly newsletter for our neighborhood association. This month, I want to publish a warning to one ... Continue Reading →

Is microchipping worth the cost?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: To save money, I take my two cats, Betty and Wilma, to a local shot clinic that is held every spring. This year, the tech asked if I wanted ... Continue Reading →

Acclimate your pet before the big trip

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A few months ago, I moved across the country for a temporary contract job. I didn’t want to uproot my two dogs, Skip and Trace, ... Continue Reading →

Should shock collars be banned in U.S.?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner #ShockCollars DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What do you think about England banning “shock collars,” which give dogs a mild electric shock when they misbehave or ... Continue Reading →