Grieving cats unite

#Middlebury #Cats #Burmese DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I wanted to share a tale of two cats. One is Bean, a chocolate Burmese. Bean had a brother, Coco. I purchased the two of them when ... Continue Reading →

Why the U.S. Ban on dog imports?

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’ve been working for months to purchase a purebred dog located in Ukraine. Today, the transaction was put on hold by the breeder, who ... Continue Reading →

Cat owner defends free-range felines

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: As an owner of six indoor cats, I would like to respond to your recent article (“Cats shouldn’t get free pass to poop”). In the ... Continue Reading →

Help fight off fleas with brewer’s yeast

#Middlebury #Fleas DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Regarding cats with fleas, I have had great success eliminating fleas by adding powdered brewer’s yeast to their food. One of my cats ... Continue Reading →

Cats shouldn’t get a free pass to poop

#Middebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Could you explain why cats can poop in my garden and the owners are not responsible for them? Cats kill birds and chipmunks, and they dig in ... Continue Reading →

Pets shell-shocked by nightly fireworks

#Middlebury #Fireworks DEAR PAW’S CORNER: What is with the constant setting off of loud fireworks almost every night for the past year? My two dogs are so stressed out that they ... Continue Reading →

Is a three-legged dog worth adopting?

#Middlebury DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have an opportunity to adopt a wonderful three-legged, overweight, 4-year-old Shepherd. I’m happy to help him lose the weight, as I already ... Continue Reading →

Fight dander allergies on multiple fronts

#Middlebury #PetDander DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I love my two fluffy cats, Jake and Manny, even though I am allergic to the dander in their fur. Antihistamines help, but not completely. ... Continue Reading →

Remembering war dogs

#Middlebury #MilitaryDogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: During Memorial Day week, I wanted to bring your readers’ attention to the service and sacrifice of the thousands of dogs who ... Continue Reading →

Are coyotes a suburban threat?

#Middlebury #Coyotes DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I bought a house in the suburbs last month. My next-door neighbor warned me that there is a coyote in the area and not to let my cat outside. ... Continue Reading →