Pet of the Week: Meet Rosco

This is Rosco, he is almost 7 years old. He lives as the man of the house with his two girls, Halle and Michelle, in Lincoln. Rosco loves to sleep, but when he is not sleeping you can find him sun bathing in the window or eating, which he also enjoys. One routine Rosco has is when he wakes up — anywhere from 3-5 a.m. — he goes and wakes up our mom, Michelle, to feed him his canned food. Once he is fed he is happy again and goes back to bed with Halle. When Covid happened it really benefited Rosco because hi … (read more)

It’s that time of year again.Our family has now logged in eight straight weeks of summer vacation. We have spent countless sultry days at the lake, eaten gallons of ice cream, lit sparklers, chased fireflies. Our annual trip to the Maine coast has come an … (read more)

The American Kennel Club (AKC), the world’s largest dog registry and leading industry authority and advocate for dogs, announced the 2021 AKC Trick Dog National Competition earlier this week. The event will once again be virtual allowing trick dogs everyw … (read more)

BRANDON — The Brandon Artists Guild (BAG) announces its “Pet Project” — an animal-themed exhibit that celebrates all creatures great and small. The exhibit runs from March 5 through May 2. There will be a free closing reception on Friday, April 23, from 5 … (read more)

Indoor cats have specific environmental needs that are necessary to be addressed to keep them happy and avoid common behavior problems. A cat who feels both comforted and stimulated by its environment is one that is happy and properly enriched. A good cat … (read more)

Halloween is almost here, and to prevent this holiday from becoming a scary one for you and your pets, it’s important to consider common items and activities that can be dangerous to your furry friends.  The holiday will undoubtedly look different this ye … (read more)

NEW HAVEN — In late August, after their four-year-old English setter, Tela, bolted from a nearby hay field and sallied forth on six days of unknown adventures to undisclosed locations, Ursula and Jon Olender learned what they say was a valuable lesson:  A … (read more)

MONTPELIER — The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is providing the following list of certified leashed tracking dog owners who volunteer during the hunting seasons to help hunters locate deer or bear that have been shot during hunting season but not y … (read more)

For many, it seemed like a heartwarming idea: rescuing a pup from the local shelter to help battle loneliness during the coronavirus quarantine. From the minute the dog came home, they could do no wrong — until, for some owners, shoes were chewed on, sock … (read more)

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month. Pain comes in many forms: arthritis, cancer, post surgery, acute injuries, and chronic injuries. Acute pain is obvious and distressing and hard to miss. Think of a broken leg or an injury from falling down the sta … (read more)

During the hot summer months, both large and small animals can suffer unwanted attention from fleas, ticks, biting flies and mosquitoes. Besides the annoyance, pain and itching they cause, they can also transmit disease to your animal. There are many thin … (read more)

Fireworks, barbecues and heat can be a dangerous trio for pets. As the state begins to ease COVID-19 restrictions, friends and family will begin to gather again and with the Fourth of July rapidly approaching, barbecues and fireworks may be on the agenda. … (read more)

Homeward Bound, Addison County’s Humane Society, encourages pet owners to plan and prepare — but not to panic — about the impact that COVID-19 may have on their four-legged family members. Pet owners can ease some of the fear of the unknown by taking step … (read more)

MIDDLEBURY — Homeward Bound, Addison County’s humane society, deals with pets of all kinds, and pets in all kinds of circumstances. The Middlebury agency has developed a program called “Pets in Crisis” to provide short-term boarding and free basic medical … (read more)

VERMONT — Many pet owners are wondering how the COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus could affect their pets. Can they be carriers? Can the get infected? Should they be quarantined? The advice from veterinary care experts, while helpful, … (read more)