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Tasteful Taxidermy Oct. 01, 2022
I can remember entering my in-laws den in Virginia nearly 20 years ago, and I was aghast at the many... Read More
Comfort for Pet Lovers Aug. 16, 2022
Dear Annie: Several dear friends have had to put down beloved pets, and I was wondering if you could... Read More
Many Animals Have White Bellies May. 19, 2022
Q: I notice that many cats have white bellies and some also have white paws, even when the rest of t... Read More
Where Never Is 'Herd' a Discouraging Word Apr. 13, 2022
We all know that a gathering of geese is a "gaggle," a passel of fish is a "school," and a herd of s... Read More
I Love Animals and Want to Make Them My Career Someday Feb. 12, 2022
DR. WALLACE: I'm a teen girl who just turned 16 and I'm quite interested in getting a pet, most like... Read More
Rabbits Are Social Animals, So Adopt More Than One Jan. 20, 2022
Q: I've fallen in love with my friend's rabbit, and I want one of my own. I wonder if the rabbit is ... Read More
Cats See Well in Dim Light Jan. 13, 2022
Q: What can you tell me about feline vision? I've heard that cats see well in the dark, but I still ... Read More
Eight Unwanted Small Mammals That Break Into Your Home Nov. 09, 2021
Dear Monty: My dad needs help with the tax map for his property. There is a term that no one can tel... Read More
October 9, 2021 Oct. 09, 2021
Dear Annie: My son, "Stevie," is 5 years old, and he just started kindergarten. The problem is, he i... Read More
Where Never Is 'Herd' a Discouraging Word May. 12, 2021
This spring, we've all been stampeding like panicky buffalo toward herd immunity. But what is it? Wi... Read More
Calico and Tortoiseshell Cats Usually Female Apr. 15, 2021
Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for his coat of many colors. My veter... Read More
Spiders and Kids Mar. 20, 2021
The first time my son threw a temper tantrum, it was because I wouldn't let him touch the black wido... Read More
Develop Backup Pet Care Plan Mar. 11, 2021
Q: I walk my dog, Buster, several times a day. I'm worried about how to care for him if I contract C... Read More
Underwater and Overwater Animal Encounters in Curacao Jan. 23, 2021
By Fyllis Hockman Their bodies were sleek and graceful, the skin soft to the touch, their demeanor ... Read More
To Prevent Bites, Teach Children to Respect Dogs Jan. 14, 2021
Q: We recently adopted Tucker, a young, neutered, mixed-breed dog. We don't know how he behaves arou... Read More
Smart Ways to Save Money on Pet Care Jan. 11, 2021
Recently, I read about a family who spent $1,000 to cat-proof their backyard so their two cats, who ... Read More
Adopting 'Special Needs' Cats Can Be Rewarding Jan. 07, 2021
Q: Ever since my cats died, my home has felt empty and lonely. The local cat rescue is offering for ... Read More
Dream Trips: African Safaris in Kenya and Zambia Dec. 12, 2020
By Candyce H. Stapen All of us need to dream now, and planning a bucket-list trip creates the joy o... Read More
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies Offers a Day Filled With Fun Nov. 29, 2020
By Bonnie Neely Our favorite of all the aquariums we have ever visited is Ripley's Aquarium of the S... Read More
Don't Ignore Dog's Animal Hospital Aggression Oct. 29, 2020
Q: Harley, my 3-year-old bulldog mix, doesn't go to the veterinarian often because he gets aggressiv... Read More
