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Petsitters

Dear Critter Corner: I’m planning a few short and long trips this spring to visit friends and family and am wondering what options are there to care for my cat Sophia while I’m gone? There’s a quite a few different options available for your cat while you’re gone,...

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Socializing new puppy

Dear Critter Corner: We are so excited; our family just got our first puppy but we could really use some guidance. We keep hearing about how important it is to socialize him now, but we are not really sure how to do this. This is such an important part of your puppies...

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Spring Cleaning cat’s stuff

Dear Critter Corner: I’ve had quite a few cats over the years and have collected a lot of cat stuff. I plan on spring cleaning for the upcoming new year and didn’t want to just throw away these items as some are new that my cats didn’t use. Do you have any...

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Memorable dog adoptions in 2022

Dear Critter Corner: Since we are nearing the end of the year, I was hoping to hear about some of the most memorable adoptions for the year? We have had so many, here are a few that stick out to me because of their time at our shelter. Bernard – This ball of energy...

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Training cats with treats

Dear Critter Corner: I’m training my cat to follow a few basic commands like “come” and “sit”. When he does the command correctly, I give him a treat as a reward.  But lately I’ve noticed that his stomach seems to be upset with all of the treats. What should I do?...

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Dogs tied up outside stores

Dear Critter Corner: I have seen several dogs tied up outside of the grocery store I frequent and was wondering your opinion on if this is a safe practice or not? This is such a great question! No, this is not a safe practice or good idea for several reasons. Once you...

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Helping to calm cat down

Dear Critter Corner: I just moved to a new apartment and my cat is bouncing off the walls. She’s been trying to climb up the closet, get into cabinets, and races around the room. How do I calm her down? A new move can be a big change for many cats, especially when...

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