Happy 4th!!! June 30, 2008

This week marks yet another anniversary of these United States of America.  Happy Birthday, USA!!!!
 
And it is with that in mind that I write out this week’s blog.  Although fireworks, parades and cookouts on the grill are things we all love, they can be very dangerous for our pets.
 
Every year I see owners bringing dogs [...]

Does Your Dog Bite? June 19, 2008

 There was an old joke…. “Does your dog bite?”  “Nope” the person replied…. CRUNCH goes the dog.  “I thought you said your dog doesn’t bite!” screamed the victim.  “That’s not my dog”….. 
 
A few years ago there was a study done.  I love studies…. They’re always so accurate!!  ANYWAY…… The study was done to see [...]

Notice: Lost Dog – If Found, Return to…. June 14, 2008

As an animal control officer I received many, many calls about lost pets over the years.  Always from frantic owners, always with hope that somehow that pet ended up in my pound.  Sometimes they did and it was a happy ending, sometimes they didn’t and it wasn’t so happy.  So this week I have a [...]

Close Encounters of the Wildlife Kind June 6, 2008

This time of year means warm, wonderful walks with our companion animals.  But it also means they run a higher risk of encountering wildlife they (and you) will never forget!  Here are a few tips on taking care of our pets after one of those “encounters”…
 
First, meet Pepe Le Pew!  For those not old enough [...]