March bear tips

#MiddleburyCT #Bears By MARJORIE NEEDHAM March usually brings increased bear activity, and we can determine how well that goes for us and for the bears. Unlike bears, we have the ability ... Continue Reading →

Having a pet is good for seniors

#MiddleburyCT #Seniors #Pets The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →

Help feed hungry pets this holiday season

#Middlebury #Holiday #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Last year, pandemic lockdowns, job losses and financial instability caused many families, along with their pets, to experience food ... Continue Reading →

Stretch pet food while in quarantine

#Middlebury #Quarantine #COVID19 DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Because I was possibly exposed to COVID-19 at the grocery store where I work, I have to stay home for 14 days. About three ... Continue Reading →

Why do Americans indulge their pets?

#Middlebury #Pets DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Why do Americans spend so much money on their pets? Couldn’t they save more money if they didn’t indulge their dog or cat with ... Continue Reading →

Study says owning a dog can be good for us

#Middlebury #Seniors Did you adopt a dog during Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month in October? There’s some good news if you did. The Mayo Clinic has published a report of a large study ... Continue Reading →