Donate locally to shelters, rescues

#Middlebury #AnimalShelters DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your recent article on animal shelters. It was spot on with advice for donors. Many rescues do not advertise locally, but ... Continue Reading →

Owner: My dog’s poop not my responsibility

#Middlebury #DogPoop DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I see no reason to pick up my dog’s poop, and I’m tired of being told that it’s my responsibility. I’m a taxpayer, ... Continue Reading →

Flea baths offer cats only temporary relief

#Middlebury #Fleas #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: After my mother passed away last year, I brought her two cats to live with me. They’re sweet and have settled in nicely, but ... Continue Reading →

Some dogs react to flea collars

#Middlebury #FleaCollar DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I’m worried by recent reports that a certain brand of flea collar has been making dogs sick, and many have died. I live in an ... Continue Reading →

Dog’s first encounter with skunk ends badly

#Middlebury #Skunk #Dog DEAR PAW’S CORNER: We have a big fenced backyard and have no problem letting our dog, Ace, out to roam. However, for the first time, Ace ran into a skunk! ... Continue Reading →

Wild animal numbers vary by location

#Middlebury #WildAnimals DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I read your recent column about whether cats will be threatened by snakes or other wildlife in rural Tennessee. I lived over 50 years ... Continue Reading →

Outdoor cats risk more than disease

#Middlebury #Cats DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Your recent answer on whether cats can get COVID-19 is correct: There is very little data, and only a few recorded cases, of house pets testing ... Continue Reading →

Sun exposure nearly does in guinea pigs

#Middlebury #GuineaPigs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I have two guinea pigs. Yesterday, I took them outside to get some sun. When I came back outside about 15 minutes later, they were both ... Continue Reading →

A runner’s plea to dog owners

#Middlebury #Dogs #Runners DEAR PAW’S CORNER: I witnessed an incident on my morning run that illustrated the reason why dogs need to be on a leash at all times in residential ... Continue Reading →

Neighbor lets his dog poop in my yard

#Middlebury #Dogs DEAR PAW’S CORNER: My neighbor constantly lets his dog come into my yard and do his business. Sometimes the dog is off leash, and other times he is on the leash ... Continue Reading →