Prevention, maintenance and treatment to keep your pet in tip-top health might not require as much work as you thought. New technologies, best practices and other healthcare advances are continually helping pets stay healthier while saving you time and effort. If you haven’t had a conversation with your pet’s healthcare provider lately, here are a few topics to ask … [Read more...]
Service Dogs
By Haley Remenar Photography by Beth Dukes The first day of school can come with excitement and anxiousness for any kid. But what about for a child with high-functioning autism? For Emma McDaniel, the first day of 2nd grade at Merkel Elementary School wasn’t as hard as previous years, because she had her service dog, Zoe, by her side. “When she gets overwhelmed, … [Read more...]
Make These Doggie Bow Ties Today
You know you love to dress up your dog. Don’t deny it. We saw you loving the Pet Issue. So, we thought you might like a little DIY doggie bow-tie project for the summer to dress up your fur-babies! Because that’s what you do when you have extra free time right? Hey so I awhile back I went through a phase of making bow ties for my fur baby, Murphy. Look at this guy. What a … [Read more...]
Fake Your Way Through: Dog Breeds
By Brady Sloane Photography by Jennifer Nichols They say a dog is man’s best friend, but just as with human friends, we know we have to be choosey. Inviting a dog to live in your home might require careful selection. Different breeds of dogs have different personalities and physical needs. Whether you wish to add a family member to your home or simply understand what is … [Read more...]
A Look Inside: May Farm
By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Laura Seaton Brenda May says she and her family are city folk. Yet Brenda shares her home and land with more than 150 animals. May Farm in Hawley is well known by almost anyone in the area who has had children in the last 30 years. A favorite school field trip location and a traveling petting zoo have made it a staple among Abilene … [Read more...]