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...
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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...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston No dog of mine has ever ventured an opinion on being confined to a crate. That’s because I’m so uncomfortable with the idea of crate training that I have never been able to go that route. I have heard a long list of the advantages of familiarizing a dog with using a crate. I have seen some dogs...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston The day that Marnie was not at the door to greet me was the day I knew that she was near the end of her life. My beautiful Irish setter hadn’t been able to let me know that she was glad to see me. It was so different from the way it had always been when she had danced around me as soon as I came...
Animal chatter BY IRIS WINSTON Can a cat have a happy life if he never roams the great outdoors? Cats instinctively love exploring, hunting and staking out their territory. Wild, feral and some male farm cats can cover 150 acres or more, for example. Even the more modest 15 acres that make up the average female farm cat’s...
Animal Chatter by Iris Winston How many different breeds of dog are there? That’s something of a trick question. Even if it were limited to the number recognized by kennel clubs, the numbers would vary from nation to nation. At last count, the Canadian Kennel Club recognized 187 breeds—including the uniquely Canadian Inuit...
