(November 12, 2012) Psst. Otto is going to get mad at us for letting you in on his secret. He told us not to tell anyone. Even though he tries to stay out of the limelight, Otto is a great little dog. All that black hair makes him hard to see, but he likes it that […]
(Rockwall – November 8, 2012) The Collin County Humane Society at Rockwall and the Rockwall Animal Adoption Center (a No-Kill facility) invites you to a Grand Reopening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 10 at 1825 Airport Road in Rockwall. Festivities will include a bounce house, face painter, crafts for the kids and more. There […]
November 5, 2012 – November is Adopt a Senior Pet month, and little Griffin is trying to pretend he doesn’t belong here. Even though he’s a 10-year-old pomeranian, he’s a little action figure. This happy dog loves to play and explore – all in high gear. In spite of his age, he’s a little spitfire. […]
Dear Sassy, How do I stop my dog from digging holes in the backyard? Dear Digger, Almost all dogs will dig on occasion. Certain dog breeds, such as Dachshund and Terriers, were bred to dig into burrows after rabbits and other small game. However, any dog breed can develop a digging habit for many reasons: Boredom, […]
October 29, 2012 – The ghosts and goblins of Halloween must be near, because poor little Maddie is scared to death. This timid little rat terrier cowers in the back of her kennel whenever someone – or something – approaches. She’ll feel much better once she realizes you’re not a skeleton or a monster, but […]
Blessing of the Pets at First Christian Church October 4, 2012 – Dress up your pets for Halloween! Bring them to First Christian Church Rockwall for a Blessing of the Pets, scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday, October 27. As usual, please bring a sack of pet food or a monetary donation for the Rockwall Animal […]
October 22, 2012 – Recent news reports have been filled with stories about brave young girls. Blue Ribbon News is proud to have our own little hero. And Rose is as sweet as she is brave. She’s currently recovering from a broken pelvis and leg injuries. But that doesn’t stop her from being patient, gentle […]
(Dallas) October 21, 2012 – DFW Rescue Me has announced the launch of Voices for Justice, a program that educates elementary school-aged children about the proper care and treatment of animals. The program is named in memory of Justice, the four-month-old puppy that was abused and later died in April 2012. On Friday, October 26, […]
Dear Sassy, I think my 14 year old dog Ginger has lost her hearing. Do you have any suggestions on ways I can help her? Signed, Hearing Impaired Dear Impaired, Hearing loss is part of the aging process. This is a common medical issue for older dogs and cats. Detecting hearing problems in pets is […]
(Rowlett) October 15, 2012 – The City of Rowlett Animal Shelter and Friends of Rowlett Animals (FRAs) would like to invite you to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets. The shelter is full and we are in desperate need to find home for these precious pets. Save a life and gain a new […]