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Pet Talk: Cat toileting trauma, not near the food!
3+ hour, 59+ min ago (361+ words) Pet Talk: Cat toileting trauma, not near the food!Lowell Sun DEAR PET TALK: After my cat eats his breakfast, he pushes his bowl away and then pees around it. Never when I'm watching " his food dish is in the…...
Lowell Humane Society, MSPCA-Angell seek adopters for dozens of rats surrendered in Essex County
2+ week, 3+ day ago (538+ words) The MSPCA-Angell is seeking homes for dozens of rats following a large surrender from a single property in Essex County. MSPCA-Angell Law Enforcement removed 163 of the animals from the home on Feb. 9. That number is nearly 60% more than the total…...
Pet Talk: Pets love to snuggle under the blankets
1+ mon, 2+ hour ago (341+ words) DEAR PET TALK: My cats and dog love to burrow under the blankets of their bed, and the couch all the time. This looks like a safe place " but is it? Can they breathe OK? " Anxious Pet Mom DEAR ANXIOUS…...
Charges reinstated in Lowell case involving alleged killing of cat
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (546+ words) LOWELL " The criminal case against a 64yearold Lowell man accused of killing a cat and illegally trapping wildlife on his Pawtucketville property is back on track after prosecutors confirmed that September's dismissal has been vacated. The Middlesex District Attorney's Office said…...
Pet of the Week: Sally at Lowell Humane Society
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (198+ words) As the end of the year approaches, "Pet of the Week" wants to bring attention to pets who need more than a little help to find a fur-ever fur-mily. This week, a splendid senior cat is in the spotlight. Sally…...
Pet of the Week: Parson at Broken Tail Rescue
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (442+ words) Just four months old, Parson, a German Shepherd mix is ready to steal your heart " and your spot on the couch because this little guy is very affectionate. Just 20 pounds right now, volunteers at Broken Tail Rescue report he's a…...
Pet of the Week: Chance at Norman’s Place
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (230+ words) What are the chances that this handsome bully-mix wouldn't have a loving person or fur-mily? What are the chances that this handsome bully-mix wouldn't have a loving person or fur-mily? Unfortunately, 100% right now. And would you look at that face?...
Pet Talk: How often should you visit the vet?
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (347+ words) DEAR PET TALK: I want to get a dog. How often should you visit the vet? Pet Lover DEAR PET LOVER: In the last two weeks "Pet Talk" has focussed on the steps to take when integrating a kitten or…...
Pet Talk: Japanese names for a cat
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (262+ words) DEAR PET TALK: I love cats and I love anim. What Japanese names do you suggest for a cat? -HELLO KITTY DEAR HELLO KITTY: Well, you've just named the most famous, the most global Japanese cat name ever! Invented by…...
Pet of the Week: Cali at Broken Tail Rescue
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (438+ words) Say hey to Cali! This five-year-old female tortoiseshell feline is elegant and Halloween-ready in her black-and-orange coat which has the random beauty of fallen leaves. She's being fostered in Arlington through Broken Tail Rescue and is spayed and fully vaccinated....