Wildlife lecture will be this Friday, March 14

#WildlifeTalk #Bears #Coyotes #MiddleburyLandTrust The Middlebury Land Trust will host Master Wildlife Conservationist Ginny Apple for her presentation, “Things That Go Bump in the ... Continue Reading →

Wildlife activity increases this month

By JANINE SULLIVAN–WILEY March is when we have (finally!) the first day of spring. It also is when we need to be more cautious about coyotes and bears. Both become much more active ... Continue Reading →

Coexist with coyotes

#MiddleburyCT #Coyotes By JANINE SULLIVAN-WILEY Coyotes – some despise them and others fear them. This writer finds them fascinating creatures and enjoys seeing them in our lower ... Continue Reading →

Coyote mating season arrives

#Middlebury #Coyotes By MARJORIE NEEDHAM The Prospect Police Department posted the following information on Facebook to help residents avoid issues during coyote mating season and ... 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 →

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 →

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 →

Somewhere in the Middle – March 2020

#Middlebury By BRIDGET HENRY My sister and her family recently moved from Brooklyn, New York, to a small town in lower Fairfield County. Although my sister had lived in New York City ... Continue Reading →

Is doggie door a safe escape?

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: The article about not leaving pets outside for too long because of coyotes is silly. There’s an easy solution: Just install a dog ... Continue Reading →

Keeping small pets safe from coyotes

#Middlebury #PawsCorner DEAR PAW’S CORNER: Yesterday we had a very scary incident in our backyard. I let our Llasa Apso, Cherie, run free, knowing that she wouldn’t wander ... Continue Reading →