Years ago, I was involved in rescuing and relocating dogs from a puppy mill, and images of that day will remain with me forever. Groups of dogs were living together in small, feces-encrusted cages that were stacked one upon another. But while physical conditions were shocking, learning about the long-term psychological effects on these animals […]
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Calling all pets
Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation’s annual pet photography contest will accept photos of dogs, cats and anything else with four legs through March 25.
Critter Camp
Brother Wolf Animal Rescue announces a new summer camp for kids who love animals.
Local therapy dog nominated for national award
Though she spends most of her time helping others at Mission and McDowell Hospitals, a local therapy dog may have her day soon. Chessie, a blind four-year-old Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen, has been nominated for a 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Award in the therapy dog category.
Keep it clean, Asheville
I never realized how big of a problem littering was in Asheville until I got a puppy. Taking her for a walk is a near-constant struggle to steer her away from broken glass, cigarette butts, fireworks, piles of dog crap and, most recently, a used diaper. I mean seriously, how lazy does one have to […]
Patton Avenue Pet Co., El Kimchi co-host Korean-taco-loving, dog-loving grand opening
Patton Avenue Pet Company and El Kimchi teamed up for a joint grand opening. (photos by Suzi Camarata)
Did you know? January is National Train Your Dog Month
Each year, the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the largest professional association for dog trainers in the world, proclaims January "National Train Your Dog Month." This campaign’s goal is to promote the importance of training and socialization to all dog owners. According to the Humane Society of the United States, between 6 million and 8 […]
Photos from Brother Wolf 2011 Holiday Open House
Freelance photographer Suzi Camarata visited Brother Wolf Animal Rescue during their third annual open house.
Help Spot run: What to do about that chained dog
Recently a reader wrote to Xpress, dismayed about a chained dog in her neighborhood looking forlorn and neglected.
Smart Bets web extra: Trashion show
The recycled apparel runway show takes place on Saturday, Nov. 19.
Rare reaction to a rabies vaccine — or was it?
Our dog, Daniel, died last fall from a reaction to rabies vaccination. I write this in his memory hoping someone else might not go through this misery. Daniel was a very affectionate, gentle and strikingly beautiful field spaniel. Frequently when walking him we were stopped by admirers who wanted to know about him. He had […]
The ultimate missing dog story
This is the ultimate missing dog story, with a happy ending! Thursday morning, my girlfriend and I parted ways as she headed to work and I to the gym. I soon realized I left something at her house and went back to get it. When I [arrived], I noticed the gate to the yard was […]
A pet primer
As a professional dog walker, my pet-care motto is: “When in doubt, wear them out.” Exercise makes a difference for your pet. It helps keep Fido or Garfield at a healthy weight, which prevents such debilitating health problems as arthritis and diabetes — just a few problems that plague overweight pets. Exercise and mental stimulation […]
Edgy Mama: Sumo cat has lost three pounds and counting
Yes, Rocky’s both thinner and more active. It’s kind of a miracle.
Edgy Mama: The Rocky project
While Rocky wouldn’t win the annual fattest cat in American title (there actually is such a contest), he’s so big that our vet likes to take him in the back to show off his hugeness.
Edgy Mama: Life lessons learned from pets
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about pets and death. Perhaps because I’ve had a number of friends who’ve recently lost long-time family pets. Perhaps because Biscuit (our dorkie-poo mutt) recently used our canoe as a springboard to jump the fence and follow us down to Asheville Pizza & Brewing.
Searching for Junie
Despite having worked in the veterinary profession for over 15 years, I was surprised by some of the things I learned while trying to recover my lost dog Junebug recently. Returning from work to find 11-year-old Junie missing, I immediately walked the fenced perimeter calling and searching for her, thinking she might be in a […]
Don’t mix pets and fireworks
Prepare your pets for the flash-and-boom Fourth of July, but know what to do if they still run away.
The “fix” is in for local pet clinic
The small Humane Alliance Spay/Neuter Clinic on Haywood Street is moving to a bigger and better facility, and hosting a grand opening on Tuesday, June 17.
The Biz
The first visitor you’re liable to come into contact with at Blaze-n-Skyy Pet Boutique & Wellness Center is “Blitz,” a spunky Pomeranian in a designer sweater. Whether sporting sweaters and nonslip doggie socks, riding in a swanky Dooney & Bourke handbag, lounging on a $300 canine sofa bed, or munching on organic, gourmet treats that […]
A family farewell
When I was faced with the difficult prospect of putting down my beloved old dog last spring, I wrote the following entry in my journal: “My dog is dying, 15 years after I brought him home as a 5-pound ball of cuteness. He was a character from the start, and I picked him out of […]