5 Fun and Frugal Valentine’s Day Gifts for Pets

Dog and cat owners receive the rarest form of affection — unconditional love that is more worthy of Cupid’s arrow than any well-matched couple. No wonder pet lovers go hog wild over gifts for their four-legged friends during the holidays — and Valentine’s Day is no exception. In 2011, the National Retail Federation expected consumers [...]

Fayette County Humane Society Receives Grants

The Fayette County Humane Society (FCHS) has received from the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) a grant for $2500 which will be used toward their spay/neuter program for pets of low-income families in this area. Founded in 1866, the ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere. Its mission [...]

To Sonya With Love

I’ve heard it said that we select our parents and so it was with Sonya. As a frightened little blonde pup among many prospective pets, she made her mark on her caretakers by wetting the blouse of the young woman who held her. After a few moments of tears Jackie convinced Steve to take Sonya [...]

New Year’s resolution: slim down those fat pets

Studies show that pet obesity is an epidemic in this country, with 35 percent of American dogs and cats being overweight. Pet owners who comply with weight-loss plans can prevent health issues like heart problems and diabetes.

Fayette Woman and “America’s Top Dog Model”

Wendy Foskey with her K-9 Kids; Penny and Katie. On the right is Jo Jo Harder, the creator of America’s Top Dog Model and author of “Diva Dogs”  The trip was to Jupiter, Florida for the 2010  ”America’s Top Dog Model” Calendar release and party.