Admin | April 21, 2012
WEST OCEAN CITY — Residents of one West Ocean City neighborhood are livid that Animal Control officers responding to a complaint of free-roaming cats ended up snatching and euthanizing a family pet. The entire event is horrendous, said Waterview Drive resident Matt Odachowski. He said his 16-year-old cat, Pepper, was captured and later euthanized, and [...]
Admin | April 18, 2012
COLUMBUS — A kind gesture turned into heartbreak for Zetha and Marvin Nelson. Last year, the Columbus couple received an Easter lily from a local church. They kept the flowering plant in their home along with their cat, Kitty. That proved to be a deadly combination. The day after receiving the lily, Zetha discovered that [...]
Admin | April 13, 2012
I know chocolate is not recommended for dogs and can make them very ill. I have heard stories of family pets raiding presents under Christmas trees for chocolaty gifts and owners having to rush them to emergency veterinary clinics on Christmas Day. We have three dogs, all pugs, but a previous pug, called Casey, lived [...]
Admin | April 12, 2012
When Sherry Springs cat, Mystic, died last fall, she was thankful her sister lived on a farm so the 18-year-old cat could be buried beside other family pets. I was most worried about where she would be and would it be somewhere peaceful and friendly for her, Spring said. But the process of burying Mystic [...]
Admin | April 10, 2012
CHATTANOOGA, TN. (WRCB) — Many families are still coming to terms with what they lost during Fridays storms. Some of them are searching for family pets. McKamey Animal Care and Adoption Center took in 40 cats and dogs over the weekend, many lost from the storm. McKamey offers a few tips to make sure you [...]
Admin | April 8, 2012
Jan Martin is a retired first-grade teacher who volunteers her time teaching Jamestown children to be humane and respect animals. PHOTO BY MARGO SULLIVAN Visitors to Melrose Avenue School have been treated to a story and art exhibit created by thirdgraders learning about animals with Jan Martin. The children wrote short stories about their family [...]
Admin | April 8, 2012
KINGWOOD TWP. In the wake of an apparent double murder and suicide, long time friends recall the Wierzbicki family, while officials tackle duties such as confirming the cause of the deaths and finding homes for the familys pets. Although the case is still under investigation, Hunterdon County Prosecutor Anthony P. Kearns III said that it [...]
Admin | March 30, 2012
Family, Pets Safe After House Fire No one was injured in an evening fire that caused extensive damage to a home.
Admin | March 30, 2012
WELL-known local veterinarian Dr Dave Strachan has commenced doing home veterinarian visits for your family pets. After taking time off to pursue other business interests, Dr Dave is back treating pets with a new mobile veterinarian business, Family Pet Vet Care. He has more than 10 years experience working with family pets and can give [...]
Admin | March 28, 2012
Hospice of Southwest Georgia has a new program offering therapy dogs, pet therapy for our patients, said Lorie Hodges Garrett, the physician/referral source liaison for Hospice of Southwest Georgia. The Furry Friends program is hoping to help patients through interaction with specially trained dogs. The folks at the Hospice of Southwest Georgia said that this [...]