My friend Katherine Stuart writes a wonderful blog,”Best Friend Handbook,” everything from fashion and beauty tips to nutrition and recipes – including recipes for success and, in this case, more reasons for humans to love dogs. As if we in Telluride need more encouragement. [caption id="attachment_63328" align="aligncenter" width="320"]...
Second Chance Humane Society has become certified as a Fear Free facility. [caption id="attachment_68411" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Brody[/caption] That means that protocols and procedures to minimize fear and emotional discomfort for all pets are now on an equal footing with eliminating physical discomfort. We asked two new residents to share...
Dear Pet Column, My boyfriend has been complaining about my shedding dog. Don’t worry though. Since my dog doesn’t complain about my boyfriend’s snoring or whining, I know which one I will keep if I have to choose. But is there a way reduce the shedding...
Does your cat like catnip (aka catmint, catwort, field balm)? Whether it is a wild or domestic feline, even lion, tigers and panthers just can't seem to get enough of that crazy stuff, a fragrant herb. Why is that? Is it safe? Does it mean your cat is...
Sizzling, burning, feverish, fiery, sweltering, torrid, blazing, scorching, blistering, sultry, sweltering, roasting, cooking. Am I describing the many shades of summer? Actually what I am talking about what it feels like inside of a hot car. Because dogs can’t talk – I will do the talking for them: Do not leave them...
The Bow Wow Film Fest opens its national tour in Telluride at The Sheridan Opera House. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for appetizers and a silent auction; films start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $12 general admission; $8 for kiddos 12 and under. At the door, tickets...
My name is Freckles. I’m a year-and-a-half Red Heeler mix seeking a new family. The good folks here at Second Chance have learned that sometimes the best way to find homeless pets like me a new home is to get us out meeting potential candidates. They...
Freedom and Independence take on various meaning throughout the U.S. the week of July 4. For this week’s Pet Column, I would like to draw your attention to the “Five Freedoms” for all domesticated animals. As animals become more integrated into the culture and lives...
I am sure you have heard of the growing concern that, in the growing germ-phobic anxiety to banish bacteria from our indoor world, people have become too clean for their own good. All the scrubbing, disinfecting, vacuuming and filtering are eliminating the fortifying mix of...
Yesterday our dog died. Yes, she was old. And no, it isn't surprising. But the hole her passing has left in Susan's heart and in mine doesn't take into consideration that she was probably past her expiration date. Regular readers of TIO may remember how often...
