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Why is it That Dogs Have to Bury Their Dog Bones?

Dennis Oliver — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:00:04 +0000

Let’s see if you have dogs like ours. These dogs bury stuff. That is what dogs do. But normal dogs bury their bones in the backyard somewhere. Not our dog. Our dog tried to bury a bone in our house. We gave our dog a bone. And what did he do with it? He tried to [...]

Dogs Rule. And Chew, Too – What Does Your Dog Like to Chew?

Dennis Oliver — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:24:45 +0000

At our house, we have two dogs. One is named Chance and the new doggie is Scooter. Together they are a handful, but when they are alone, these dogs are the sweetest ever. I think they really know more about what is going on at my house than I do. One of our dogs likes [...]

Pet Food Drive With Paw Pals on January 9 in Quincy

Jeffrey Dorsey — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 17:29:12 +0000

Y101 and Paw Pals will be holding a Pet Food Drive at the Y101 studios at 24th and Broadway, behind the Coach House Restaurant, on Wednesday, January 9, from 3 to 5 p.m. When you do your shopping this week, please purchase an extra bag of dog food or can of cat food and drop [...]

People Stories – September 27: Cussin' Cockatoo

Kurt Parsons — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:05:57 +0000

A bird that needs its mouth washed out, and an owner that needs a head examination.

Can Having a Pet Make You Healthier and Help Your Finances? — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:00:39 +0000

Thanks to the faltering economy, many Americans are opting not to take on the expense of pet ownership — but could they actually be doing themselves more harm than good? Although we collectively own 70 million dogs and 74 million cats, those numbers have dropped rather precipitously in the past six years, likely because of [...]