Pet of the Week: Creed wants to be welcomed with arms wide open
Our family had never heard of a “Catahoula leopard dog” before we adopted Sarr-yü (yes, it’s a made-up Finnish name), but we are delighted to see that another person or...
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Pet Talk: How do Betta fish get their color?
These peppy little fish, also known as Siamese Fighting fish are customarily kept as solo pets. The main colors include: blue, red, turquoise, yellow, white and orange — and there...
Pet of the Week: Tremont looks for a loving home
Like his Boston namesake, Tremont has a notable dignity, but will need socialization.
Pet of the Week: Finian looks for his second chance at a loving home
Meet Finian – a medium-sized Blue Heeler-mix who could use a rainbow over his head. He’s five years old, and loves to spend time with people who play ball with...
Pet of the Week: The doctor is in
LOWELL — The doctor is in! How could we not post the dignified and charismatic Dr. Heinz Doofenshmirtz on Father’s Day? Currently in residence at Lowell Humane Society, volunteers report...
Pet of the week: Handsome is paw-some!
Handsome is in good health, and volunteers report he is affectionate, but not yet a lap cat. With his gray and white coat, he is formally dressed for all occasions...
![DEAR PET TALK: Are dogs better than cats at hunting? — Dog and Cat Lover DEAR DOG AND CAT LOVER: You should consider a future career as a producer of nature films, because that is a brilliant proposal for a documentary. Our human species helped domesticate dogs from their wolf ancestors because of their ability […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/sen-l-Bardomuseumdog.jpg?w=117 "DEAR PET TALK: Are dogs better than cats at hunting? — Dog and Cat Lover DEAR DOG AND CAT LOVER: You should consider a future career as a producer of nature films, because that is a brilliant proposal for a documentary. Our human species helped domesticate dogs from their wolf ancestors because of their ability […]")
Pet Talk: Which is a better hunter? Cat or dog
DEAR PET TALK: Are dogs better than cats at hunting? — Dog and Cat Lover DEAR DOG AND CAT LOVER: You should consider a future career as a producer of...
![Say “Hi” to Ivy — a chocolate Lab/retriever mix currently at Second Chance Animal Services. Like her namesake, Ivy loves to explore, but sometimes gets carried away. Ivy’s new family (kids over age 10 recommended) should be experienced dog owners with a yard with a tall fence, and willing to go for daily walks. Ivy […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/sen-l-petofweek0206.jpg?w=132 "Say “Hi” to Ivy — a chocolate Lab/retriever mix currently at Second Chance Animal Services. Like her namesake, Ivy loves to explore, but sometimes gets carried away. Ivy’s new family (kids over age 10 recommended) should be experienced dog owners with a yard with a tall fence, and willing to go for daily walks. Ivy […]")
Pet of the Week: Say ‘Hi’ to Ivy
Say “Hi” to Ivy — a chocolate Lab/retriever mix currently at Second Chance Animal Services. Like her namesake, Ivy loves to explore, but sometimes gets carried away. Ivy’s new family...
![Dear Pet Talk: How do we keep our pets thin and trim? — Sherman Whitman, K-Zone Dear Sherman: A timely question — a number of agencies who monitor information from vets report that some 100 million cats and dogs are considered obese. In short, more than half of owned dogs and cats are carrying extra […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sen-z-pettalklogo.jpg?w=131 "Dear Pet Talk: How do we keep our pets thin and trim? — Sherman Whitman, K-Zone Dear Sherman: A timely question — a number of agencies who monitor information from vets report that some 100 million cats and dogs are considered obese. In short, more than half of owned dogs and cats are carrying extra […]")
Pet Talk: Out of the pound, but packing on the pounds
Dear Pet Talk: How do we keep our pets thin and trim? — Sherman Whitman, K-Zone Dear Sherman: A timely question — a number of agencies who monitor information from...
![Correspondent Dear Pet Talk: How can cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, etc., best be helped as all readapt to humans returning to work away from home, post-pandemic? — Mary Barclay, Royalston Dear Mary: Of all the changes that the lockdown and quarantine wrought, the increased presence of humans has been much appreciated by our pets. Dogs […]](https://www.nashobavalleyvoice.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/133254997_10223360300383103_4378590463812010249_n-1.jpg?w=115 "Correspondent Dear Pet Talk: How can cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, etc., best be helped as all readapt to humans returning to work away from home, post-pandemic? — Mary Barclay, Royalston Dear Mary: Of all the changes that the lockdown and quarantine wrought, the increased presence of humans has been much appreciated by our pets. Dogs […]")
Pet Talk: Will pets be OK when owners return to work?
Correspondent Dear Pet Talk: How can cats, dogs, ferrets, birds, etc., best be helped as all readapt to humans returning to work away from home, post-pandemic? — Mary Barclay, Royalston...