Pupper is 1 year and 1 month old and is up for adoption at the Wake County Animal Shelter. Pupper is described as “friendly, affectionate, and I’d rather cuddle than be alone.” The Wake County Animal Center is full and is encouraging people to adopt dogs this week at the shelter to reduce the load. … Read more
Get information, stories and more at The Pet Shop blog at www.greensboro.com/blogs. Send events to people@greensboro.com. Wellness Clinic: 10 am-2 pm second Saturday, RCSPCA Building, 300 W. Bailey St., Asheboro. Wellness checkups, skin and ear checks, heartworm tests, pet weighing, microchips, vaccines, preventative medicine. 704-288-8620 or info@cvpet.com. Megan Blake Dog Training Classes: 4:30 p.m. Sundays, … Read more
Millie is a white Labrador retriever. Judy showed up with the puppy after I urged her to wait until our house was finished. This was much like the time she came home all excited and told me her mother had given us five heifers. I gently reminded her then that having cows would go ever … Read more
Do you love giving your cat or dog an extra treat to nibble on? As much as they seem to enjoy it, it isn’t always the healthiest move. Just like humans, pets can suffer from weight issues. And it’s becoming a growing problem, with more chubby companion animals around than ever before. In a recent … Read more
Cats are complicated creatures and can be furry balls of mystery when it comes to behavior and genetics. Get the Basepaws Breed + Health DNA Test: At-Home Cat Genetics Test for $129 (18% off!) SHOP NOW RELATED: This Easy-To-Use Dog Breed Identification Test Gets Your Results In Less Than 2 Weeks Why Genetic Testing Is … Read more
Q: My brother brought his dog over to my house for the weekend, and he got into a tussle with my dog. They both have a few puncture wounds and scratches, but I am unsure if they need medical attention. Should I take them to get checked out? HAS: It is common to see more … Read more
Squirrels are a common sight throughout the North Country. They live in wooded areas and forests, but are most-often seen in yards and parks. They’re easily able to survive even the hardest of winters and very well-adapted to living among people. In fact, gray squirrels frequently occur at much higher densities in urban and suburban … Read more