Category: Pets

It’s never too early to plan for the holidays. With a little forethought, it will be easy to cross some of your family and friends off your list without even breaking a sweat. Below are plenty of options to satisfy every animal lover on your list. Humane Society 2013 calendar The Humane Society of Chittenden… Read More

Vermont resident Astrid Helena Nicolay shares a collection of short, action-packed tales about squirrels in her new book, “The Squirrel Diaries: Tales from a Wildlife Rehabilitator.” Recently published by Wind Ridge Publishing, the book is compiled from a journal spanning 12 years of Nicolay’s ongoing work in wildlife rehabilitation. Entertaining and educational, the book is… Read More

“Exotic Tails: A Veterinarian’s Journey”—a new book by Shelburne veterinarian Dr. Steven Metz and published by Wind Ridge Publishing—is a must-read for animal lovers of all ages. In addition to recounting a number of wild exploits in the world of the furred and feathered, “Exotic Tails” explores a very human adventure: namely that of Dr.… Read More

Here’s a chance for a gift that benefits your dog, your family, and your community. Shelburne Village Dog Park has been offering a great place for dogs to run leash-free and for their owners to meet others who share their enthusiasm. Your gift will allow for improvements in the Shelburne Village Dog Park. There’s a… Read More

The Green Mountain Club released a four-part educational video series with expert advice on hiking with dogs. With cooler weather just around the corner, many hikers will want to take their dogs with them when they hit the trails this fall and the club wanted to provide practical information. In addition to basic tips, such… Read More

Outreach for Earth Stewardship (OFES) is a small non-profit organization established in 1989 that takes in injured raptors (such as hawks, falcons, kestrels, and owls), nurses them back to health, releases them back into the wild when possible, cares for those who cannot be released, and provides educational programs and camps for. OFES’s aviaries and… Read More

Shelburne Museum’s annual day devoted to dogs drew over 4,700 people and 1,400 of their four-logged friends to the museum Sunday, Sept 16. “Shelburne Museum Goes to the Dogs!” co-hosted by Pet Food Warehouse, featured demonstrations of police dogs, hunting dogs, disc-catching dogs and dancing dogs along with a costume parade. Not to mention the… Read More

On Wednesday evening, Sept. 26, Steve Reiman, founder and president of Therapy Dogs of Vermont (TDV), Deb Helfrich, TDV’s director of training and certification, and her therapy dog Cora will visit the Charlotte Library. The presentation, a collaborative event sponsored by the Charlotte Library, Pierson Library of Shelburne, and Therapy Dogs of Vermont will begin… Read More