Barn Cat program seeks to find happy farms for happy felines
Cats that are otherwise considered feral, where they aren’t good with people and want to be left alone, are taken in and adopted into the Barn Cat program – which has been going on for seven years – in hopes of finding a new home ...
since moving to a city after 40 years in the sticks, local writer Ron Davis discovered dog poop is a pretty big deal
Just about every morning my yellow lab, Penny, and I take a walk. Usually we get out pretty early, just when empty cars in driveways are coming to life, remotely triggered by the owners getting ready for work. There’s very little traffic then ...
love, body language, and passion – Libby Baribeau shares what it’s like to be a pet groomer
Libby Baribeau transferred a decade of horse riding and training experience to a new arena when she began her grooming career more than 20 years ago. Working alongside Puckabee’s Canine Salon owner Melissa Kullman, Baribeau uses her extensive knowledge of animal body language to groom a wide range of animals ...
adopted scaredy cat helps longtime dog owner cope with loss
I am – and always will be – a dog mom. My dog, Ripley, was a blind, senior pooch who was my entire world. He was the best thing to come out of a painful breakup, and the bond we shared was indescribable – the two of us against the world. So when I lost him quickly and unexpectedly ...
fundraiser aims to support Eau Claire County Humane Association
Let the good times roll – Mardi Gras style – with the Eau Claire County Humane Association’s second annual Cat’s Meow fundraiser, slated for 5:30-9pm on Thursday, Oct. 14, at Wild Ridge Golf Course. Guests can expect a night slam-packed with live entertainment, food ...