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 →

Summer survival: Pet edition

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I deliver packages on a long route around town every day. It seems that we’ve been inundated with warnings over the past few years ... Continue Reading →

Make plans for pets before hurricane hits

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last year, my hometown of Houston was struck by unprecedented flooding when Hurricane Harvey, a powerful Category 4 storm, made landfall. Many of ... Continue Reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →