Dear Critter Corner: After moving into my new home, I kept my cat, Pele, in the bedroom for the first night, but she kept meowing, pacing, and scratching at the door so I let her out into the rest of the apartment. Now she keeps darting around or hiding. What should I...
Dear Critter Corner: I recently adopted a senior cat, and she is a bit timid but has been coming out of her shell nicely with me. My sister’s 6-year-old daughter is scheduled to stay over at my place during one of the weekends this month and has limited experience...
Dear Critter Corner: We will be bringing home a new pup soon, and we want to be prepared with the right type of equipment to use for them. What are your suggestions for a young puppy? There are many different types of equipment options out there to choose from, so...
Dear Critter Corner: I’m in the process of moving and will have movers coming in the next few weeks to pack and move my home and belongings. I’m nervous about having my cat around while the movers are here, but I don’t know where else she can go. Any suggestions? If...
Dear Critter Corner: I recently met an 11-month-old bonded pair of cats that I fell in love with and have committed to adopt from a local rescue. The rescue staff mentioned that they are on the shy side and will require some patience before they come out of their...
Dear Critter Corner: We just returned from our pup’s annual vet visit, which didn’t go so well. What can we do to make next year’s visit more comfortable for all parties involved? Many pups have a difficult time with the processes that take place in the...
