Animal Chatter  by Iris Winston Scratch puppies and kittens off your Christmas gift lift. It doesn’t matter how hard children or grandchildren have begged for a pet or how nice or naughty they have been for months. The holiday season is just the wrong time to introduce a new animal into a household that is likely to be busy and...
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Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Family trips are more fun if the furry family member is with you. Certainly, that goes for dogs, though most cats prefer to be cared for in their home territory, while the family is away. But, travelling with pets, whether on a long-distance vacation by automobile or plane or on a local outing...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston A boxer that he named Mr. Bumble was my cousin Bill’s first dog. Then came other Mr. Bumbles, always boxers. He had loved his first pup so much that he attempted to recreate the first Mr. B over and over again after he had gone. Of course, that’s impossible. Bill might have other boxers who looked...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston Success comes in many guises. It’s not always about fame or fortune. More often, it’s about small wins. So it was for me last week when a friend’s timid cat did not run and hide when I appeared. It is almost a year since my friend adopted her from the local humane society. For the first week, she...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Donkeys are often misunderstood. Sandra Pady, founder of the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada (DSC), often said that this was why some 200 acres of her rural property have been a designated refuge for unwanted, neglected or abused donkeys, mules and hinnies since 1992. Mules are the offspring of a male...
Animal Chatter By Iris Winston Safety, comfort and routine are the heart of the matter when welcoming a new pet into your home. For longtime pet owners, preparation for the adoptee, whether a young puppy, kitten or older rescue animal, is simple. It is likely that everything from a securely fenced backyard with a strong latch...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston Pet owners grieve deeply when their beloved animals die. They so much wanted to have had longer with the animals they loved. Some cannot bring themselves to get another animal because they cannot bear the thought of the repeat of the misery that accompanies the loss of a special animal. Others...
Animal Chatter  By Iris Winston PHOTOS BY HANNAH LOPES The toys all over the floor and under the chesterfield are the first indicator that there is a youngster in the house. The happy smile and deep play bow tell more about this young dog’s joy in every moment. He is ready to play or snuggle at any time. A friendly paw...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston All medical professionals carry massive responsibility that goes far beyond their clinical knowledge and technical skill. Communicating clearly with patients and their families and, even more, empathizing with them and calming their anxiety are key aspects of the quality of the medical care they...
Animal Chatter  by Iris Winston The small boy and his dog were playing happily on the far side of the park. Even from some 200 yards away, I could see the extent of their joy in each other and their game. Also evident with every move was the special relationship between the two. It was clear that this was more than the usual...
