One of the very silly things I wrote under my senior photo in my yearbook back in 1991 was, “I want a puppy.” I was obsessed with dogs. We had a big fluffy Samoyed name Prince when I was a little girl, but when he died my parents decided they were done with pets. It …

Leaving your pet is one of the hardest things a pet owner can do. As a pet parent the questions are endless, so the first thing to know is you’re not alone. Every pet owner has gone through this exact scenario before, and with the right information, the outcome can be “paw”fect. Emily Bennett, owner …

A few times each year, over 125 cats of more than thirty-five different breeds come together at the Sweden-Clarkson Community Center in Brockport, NY, for the Brockport Cat Show. The two-day event put on by clubs affiliated with the Cat Fancier’s Association (CFA) features cat rescues, adoptable cats, feline agility, judging, and free coloring books …

The November 2023 closure of Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Services (VSES) in Rochester is a significant loss for (585) pet parents. VSES was a vital regional resource that provided 24/7 emergency medical treatment for pets. We never had to think about where to go, we just went to VSES. Do you know where you would …

When my daughter was eight, she asked for a pet lizard. We said no. That’s when the letter writing began. At least once a week I would find a long list of all the reasons why lizards make the best pets. She would leave brochures from pet stores all over the house with care instructions …