Monthly Archives: October 2008

Halloween weinerdog

While not normally a fan of outfitting critters in weird costumes for holidays – or any day for that matter -  I gotta make an exception for Halloween.  As long as the human is willing to look as stupid as their dog, cat, iguana, llama.   A recent Mail Tribune photo gallery shows of a couple prize [...]

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The votes are in!

Poll Question: Should dog owners be able to take their canine friends with them everywhere? Yes. Fido should be allowed everywhere.     11 Votes (12%) Most places, but not in restaurants.     32 Votes (34%) In doggie zones (dog parks, sidewalks) only.     45 Votes (48%) Keep Cujo in his pen.   [...]

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No pets allowed

I was wondering where folks come down on the out-and-about-with-your-pets issue.   I confess I don’t take my beloved border collie, Twirley Jane, on too many assignments. But she’s ridden shotgun to a couple pet-friendly stories. And now I’m wondering if I commited some sort of doggy faux pas.    Personally,  I’d rather put up with a boisterous puppy [...]

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Get those rabies shots

Did you see the news? More rabid bats have been found in Jackson County. So it seems timely to announce another low cost rabies vaccine clinic from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. , Saturday, October 18, at the the Jackson County Animal Care and Control Clinic.  Statewide, rabies has been found in eight bats this year. Most are being discovered in recent weeks, said [...]

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