Oct 23, 2019 | Pet Lovers
John Vincent’s final wish was the opportunity for one last goodbye with his beloved dog, Patch. Mr. Vincent, a former marine who fought in Vietnam, was placed in a hospice facility near Albuquerque, New Mexico earlier this month. Mr. Vincent has no family living...
Mar 12, 2019 | Pet Lovers
A new study by the University of Pennsylvania has found walking a dog with a leash increases the risk of injury in older adults. Between 2004 and 2017, bone fractures occurring while walking a leashed dog doubled for US residents 65 years and older. Over the 13 year...
Jul 17, 2018 | Pet Lovers
Who else has driven by a pet shop and experienced the urge to stop to see cute kittens or puppies? I know I have. When doing this, I had to resist the impulse to buy one or ten! For the sake of the animal, it is better not to adopt or purchase a pet on a whim. Better...
May 22, 2018 | Pet Lovers
Does our choice of pet reveal anything about our personality, beliefs or lifestyle? Several studies reveal our choice of pet says a lot about where we live, work, and what type of personality we have. Most of us probably believe our pets says a lot about who we are....
Mar 23, 2018 | Pet Lovers
Editorial Notes: A Cartoonist’s Guide to Dogs As you may have noticed recently, we have devoted some time to helping dog owners – both new and seasoned owners, alike – learn more about different breeds and how to prepare for the arrival of a new, furry...