Off-leash dogs bane of his walks in woods

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My dog, Hatch, and I frequently walk the trails of a state park near my house. A leash is required in the park, but many dog owners ignore ... Continue Reading →

Dog balks at using wheelchair

#Middlebury #Wheelchair DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My 9-year-old Shih Tzu, Mitzi, developed a hip problem due to an injury she suffered when much younger (she was a rescue). It’s ... Continue Reading →

Cat voices displeasure with Zoom meeting ban

#Middlebury #Cat #Zoom DEAR PAW’S CORNER: During the pandemic, my cat, Rusty, would jump into my lap or roam across my keyboard during Zoom meetings with the rest of my team. ... 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 →

Beware holiday foods, ornaments, plants

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Please remind your readers of how important it is to keep their pets away from holiday foods. Some foods, like chocolate, can be deadly poisonous ... Continue Reading →

Use best leash-collar combo for your dog

#Middlebury #Dog #Leash #Collar #Harness DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’d like to upgrade my Lab’s collar and leash, because he’s pretty powerful and tugs against his ... Continue Reading →

Her dog won’t stop licking his paws

#Middlebury #Dog #Paws DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My hound dog, Charlie, licks his front paws nonstop, and sometimes his back paws, every time he lies down. He’ll lick the top of ... Continue Reading →

New dog has appetite for doggie door flap

#Middlebury DEAR PAWS CORNER: Help! Our recently adopted dog, Mollie, a medium-sized mixed breed, thinks the doggie door flap leading outside to the backyard is delicious. Rather than ... Continue Reading →

Readers sound off on letting cats outside

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR READERS: My recent letter from a pet mom who strongly believes cats should be allowed outside really touched a nerve among readers. They sent in some great responses, ... Continue Reading →

Professional pet sitter is teen’s dream job

#Middlebury #PetSitter DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your column about a pet sitter who had to deal with a sick cat. Even though it was a scary story, I still want to be a professional ... Continue Reading →