Rescue to close doors

#Middlebury #BrassCityRescueAlliance #Dogs By MARJORIE NEEDHAM The Brass City Rescue Alliance social media post on October 10 caught many off guard, “It is with a heavy heart that ... Continue Reading →

Are dogs growing more anxious?

#Middlebury #Anxiety #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My small mixed-breed dog, Tara, has terrible anxiety, especially when I leave the house or during thunderstorms. I have to either ... Continue Reading →

Dog balks at eyedrops

#Middlebury #Dogs #EyeDrops DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog is being prepared for corrective eye surgery and has to be given special drops. However, Maisie won’t hold still for ... Continue Reading →

Blue-green algae is a potentially deadly risk for pets

#Middlebury #BlueGreenAlgae #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: A couple of weeks ago, my family took a trip to a nearby pond. Our dog Jessup splashed and played along with us. On the drive ... Continue Reading →

Summer heat can be deadly to pets

#Middlebury #Pets #Heat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Yesterday, our beloved corgi mix, Shemp, was laid to rest. I feel so guilty. He passed from heatstroke after being out in the backyard ... Continue Reading →

Try rescue network for breed-specific adoptions

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your recent column about using caution in the purchase of specific breeds of dogs or adopting from a shelter. Please advise your readers ... Continue Reading →

Are irresponsible owners the bane of dog parks?

#Middlebury #DogPark DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When I first adopted my Collie mix, Sara, I went to the dog park near my apartment every morning. I thought it would be a great place for ... Continue Reading →

Can VA puppy program help combat PTSD?

#Middlebury #Veterans VETERANS POST by Freddy Groves The Department of Veterans Affairs has published its plan for starting up a pilot program for the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers ... Continue Reading →

Pets wearing pants? How about no!

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I saw something on social media about a town in New York state that passed an ordinance requiring pets to “cover their genitals” by wearing ... Continue Reading →

Train your dog for hiking season

#Middlebury #Dog #Hiking DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 1-year-old puppy, Corky, is an energetic mutt who loves to be outside. I started hiking last year, before I adopted Corky, and I ... Continue Reading →