Roommate stuck with unwanted kitten

#Middlebury #Pets #Kitten DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The local shelter in our college town does not allow college students to adopt pets. However, my roommate managed to get around the ... Continue Reading →

Don’t forget to provide for pets in your will

#Middlebury #Will DEAR PAW’S CORNER: As an attorney who helps clients prepare wills, I’d like to urge your readers to review their end-of-life plans and make sure that their ... Continue Reading →

How to help pets fleeing Ukraine find safe haven

#Middlebury #Ukraine DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The tragic war in Ukraine weighs heavily on my mind, as I’m sure it does for many others. And I wonder every day if the people fleeing ... Continue Reading →

Surrendering a pet to a shelter

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: When my grandmother passed away last fall, she left behind two beautiful cats. No one else in the family wanted to take care of them, so I ... Continue Reading →

Dog goes on strike against leashes

#Middlebury #Dog #Leash DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Perry, tugs, fights and whines when I put a collar and leash on him. He will even flop down and refuse to move. I don’t ... Continue Reading →

More tips for finding out-of-stock pet food

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I wanted to respond to Casey H.’s concerns about finding the right pet food in the midst of these supply problems. We and some of our friends ... Continue Reading →

Training your cat may save its life

#Middlebury #Cat DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Is it possible to teach a cat to come when you call? I have a 2-year-old gray cat, Billy, who sometimes gets past my feet and runs out the ... 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 →

Dog’s favorite food is out of stock

#Middlebury #DogFood DEAR PAWS: Lately it has been nearly impossible to find my dog’s favorite brand of dry food. He likes it, and it offers the kind of nutrition I want him to ... Continue Reading →

Keep pets prepared for winter emergencies, too

#Middlebury #WinterEmergencies #Pets Dear Paws: Please remind your readers to include their pets in winter emergency preparedness planning. Last year, when the Texas power grid failed ... Continue Reading →