PAW’S CORNER – More resources for therapy dogs
#THERAPYDOGS #MIDDLEBURY
By Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column about the owner whose therapy dog helps children with a fear of dogs. I also have a golden retriever ... Continue Reading →
Which dog to pick?
PAW’S CORNER By Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’d like to adopt a dog that is family-friendly, one that my two kids can grow up with. A beautiful golden retriever is up ... Continue Reading →
Making the most of cat’s 9 lives
Paws Corner by Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER:
I’m extremely curious about the average lifespan of cats. Years ago my husband found a stray kitten about 6 weeks old. Skeezix ... Continue Reading →
Paw’s Corner – Young puppy just can’t ‘hold it’
By SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We adopted a puppy last month. Jake is having some problems adjusting to his new home. He has soiled his own bed three times so far (we crate ... Continue Reading →
Paw’s Corner – Shedding cat
Cat’s Shedding a Hairy Issue
By Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My cat Chester has always been a big shedder with his long hair. I’ve pretty much kept up with it ... Continue Reading →
Paw’s Corner: Home Alone
By Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Whenever I’m away for several hours – at work, mostly – my dog tears up the house. General will knock over lamps, chew sofa cushions, ... Continue Reading →
Cat ‘horks up’ hairballs
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Sometimes my cat Bink starts making “horking” noises and occasionally, after some time, will cough up a little ball of hair. But other times he just makes the ... Continue Reading →
Keeping a dog off the counter
By Sam Mazzotta
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My poodle mix, Shep, loves to jump up on the kitchen counter – not just put his paws up, but his entire body. He will do it whether we’re ... Continue Reading →
Creative kids help animals
By SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column on volunteering at pet shelters and for other organizations. All great, but many shelters don’t let anyone under 16, and ... Continue Reading →
6-year-old wants to train elephants
By SAM MAZZOTTA
DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 6-year-old son, after a class trip to the circus, has informed me he wants to be an elephant trainer when he grows up. I’m personally against ... Continue Reading →
