Monday, March 1st, 2010 at
11:49 am

By MELISSA KOSSLER DUTTON
For The Associated Press
When Maj. Randall Baucom received word that the Army was sending him to Iraq in 2006, he immediately began to worry about what he would do with his two mixed-breed dogs.
Buster and Little Girl, a 70-pound male and a 40-pound female, were about a year old and a bit ...
Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at
3:45 pm
This posting may not be about dogs and cats, but I'm sure cattlemen small and large can relate to the story, and some of us not familiar with cow-calf operations may learn something.
So here's the story:
By KATIE STOCKSTILL
The McPherson Sentinel
MCPHERSON, Kan. (AP) — Jeff Smith has to make his rounds on foot because the mud ...
Friday, February 19th, 2010 at
3:47 pm
‘Be prepared’ is good advice especially if there is an emergency. To be better prepared in a pet emergency, a pet first aid kit is beneficial.
“The biggest advantage for having a pet first aid kit would be so that you can concentrate on what you can do for your pet constructively rather than looking all ...
Friday, February 5th, 2010 at
5:37 pm
I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance that I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn. — Henry David Thoreau
The beauty of nature is awe-inspiring and magical. It ...
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at
2:50 pm

(NAPSA) — When it comes to caring for a family pet in a disaster, a little bit of planning can make a big difference.
Here are some tips from a national association of veterinarians on how to create an effective pet disaster plan:
• When a disaster strikes, it's best to evacuate with your pet. Leaving pets ...