Greenwich Free Press (https://greenwichfreepress.com/category/dogs/page/10/)
Over the past thirteen months, increased household stress, isolation and lack of socialization have been hard on everyone, but they can have an especially detrimental effect on our dogs. Continue Reading →
First Selectman Fred Camillo, who said he brings his dogs to the beach daily, said most towns along the shoreline, including New York, typically have a six month season for dogs. Continue Reading →
More than a million pets have been adopted from shelters and rescue groups in the year since the start of the pandemic. But additionally, an untold number of puppies have been purchased since last March. Continue Reading →
Curb the tendency to give your dog or cat human food. Any change in your pets’ diet may give them indigestion, diarrhea or worse. Foods that people should avoid giving their pets include chocolate, grapes, onions, poultry bones, eggnog and fruitcake. Continue Reading →
Rameor noted that Greenwich Animal Control has seen a surge of pet adoptions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue Reading →
Give the ultimate gift to a homeless pet: a forever home. Continue Reading →
According to an arrest warrant application by Officer Allyson Halm of the NCPD Animal Control section, Palmer operated an illegal pet store while keeping puppies and dogs in an unsanitary environment, lying to veterinarians about their health and denying the animals access to medical care. Continue Reading →
To view available pets and fill out an application, visit bestfriendsny.org (The adoption center is currently closed to the public, but adoptions are still taking place virtually). Continue Reading →
Poultry or ham bones can break up or splinter in a pet’s stomach and be deadly, so dogs and cats should never be allowed to gnaw on them, and bones should go outside to the trash immediately. Continue Reading →
Families often think it’s best to bring a puppy or kitten into the home, so the pet can “grow up with the children.” While this sounds good, this often results in a frustrated family. Puppies and kittens have no manners until they’re old enough to be trained. Their sharp teeth and claws often result in fearful children and rough handling, making for a strained relationship. Often, a better choice is an older pet with a history of doing really well with children. Continue Reading →