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Thursday, August 21, 2008 Recent neglect cases spark Shenandoah equine rescue startup WINCHESTER — Recent cases of horse neglect in Frederick County have spurred a number of enthusiasts to form a rescue group. Claudia Swisher and Karon Richard hope the new Shenandoah Equine Rescue Association can help owners better care for the animals rather than authorities having to remove them.
Friday, August 8, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — The veterinary clinic at the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Canine Training Center has earned accreditation through the American Animal Hospital Association for the fourth year in a row. Excellence exhibited by a veterinary practice is what ensures its accreditation, said veterinary technician Debbie Wingate. Monday, July 28, 2008
WINCHESTER — To look their best in front of the judges, show contestants traveled with brushes, hair dryers, mousse and make-up. They came in a variety of sizes and colors. Some had long hair, others had short hair. When not competing, they spent most of their time locked in cages, being spoon-fed baby food as a treat. The Cat Fanciers of Washington's 62nd annual Allbreed Cat Show was held Saturday and Sunday at the Sportsplex south of Winchester. Thursday, July 24, 2008
WINCHESTER — Chewy and other area dogs soon can have their own hangout. And humans can come, too. Excavation has begun on the future Winchester Dog Park in the city's Jim Barnett Park which, once finished, will give canine lovers like Becky Oliver and Rebecca Miller a secure space to bring their pooches to play and socialize. "I know, for myself, we always come to Jim Barnett [Park] to walk our dogs on the trails and we thought we really needed a dog park and ... the closest one here is 50 miles away," Oliver said at a groundbreaking Wednesday morning as a bulldozer knocked down trees on the park site. Monday, July 21, 2008
WINCHESTER — Lots of teenagers do service projects during their high school years. But Virginia Lyman, 17, of Frederick County, is one of a handful who can honestly say that they've helped to give a number of blind people a new "leash" on life. Monday, July 21, 2008
STRASBURG — As he alternately fetches and enthusiastically chomps a rubber toy during a sunny afternoon at the town park, it's easy to think of Ike as a typical playful pooch. But being man's best friend isn't Ike's day job — the 3-year-old German shepherd has a nose for narcotics and concealed humans, and is the newest addition to Strasburg's police force. Tuesday, July 15, 2008 Animal control answers growing number of calls WINCHESTER — Animals haven't taken over the valley just yet. But law enforcement agencies continue to receive and respond to a growing number of complaints about animals that require officers with special skills to handle. Tuesday, July 15, 2008
WINCHESTER — The horse's ribs looked like ripples poking up under its tan-and-white hide. But the animal's emaciated appearance likely came from illness and not from neglect or abuse, according to Deputy Megan Moreland, an animal control officer with the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Saturday, June 14, 2008
ORKNEY SPRINGS — A few dozen riders are expected to set off at dawn this morning for what could be 24 hours in the saddle. They are part of the annual Old Dominion 100 Mile Endurance Ride, which will loop from Orkney Springs to Wardensville, W.Va., and back. Scores more will be taking part in 25- and 55-mile rides. Wednesday, June 11, 2008 Warming weather harmful to pets left in vehicles WINCHESTER — It doesn't take long for summer-like heat to become life-threatening for pets, as the owner of two small dogs found out Monday afternoon. The owner of a Pomeranian and a corgi left the dogs in his vehicle on South Cameron Street without the windows rolled down, Winchester police animal control officer Nancy Mellott said Tuesday. Saturday, May 31, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — As volunteers arrived in dog-filled sport utility vehicles, animals spilled out, eyes trained on their owners. German shepherds trotted out to the front yard. What could have been an intimidating scene to passersby was canine theater of the serene. Saturday, May 31, 2008 Red Cross to hold pet first-aid class EDINBURG — Cats may have nine lives, but that doesn't mean they might not need a little help from their human friends from time to time. The same goes for dogs. Saturday, May 3, 2008
BENTONVILLE — With his tiny snout poking out from under sunglasses, a do-rag and a personalized motorcycle helmet, Isaiah, a 7-year-old leather-clad Chihuahua, has become a well-known face in the biker community. His owners, Carol and Buddy Sours of Bentonville, have been bringing him along with them on rides through the countryside and in charity events for three years, but Isaiah has long been a part of the Sourses' excursions into the wild. Wednesday, April 2, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Warren County's animal shelter wants more money to help handle a growing demand for services. The shelter, run by the Humane Society of Warren County, and the county are negotiating a new three-year contract. Saturday, March 22, 2008
The number of reported cases of animal rabies in Virginia is on the rise. In 2007, 730 cases were reported to the Virginia Department of Health, the highest number since 1982, when the department received 745 reports, ac-cording to a press release. Rabies is a deadly disease caused by a virus that attacks the nervous system and kills most animals and humans that contract it, according to the Health Department. Saturday, March 15, 2008
FRONT ROYAL — Things are looking up for 29 dogs that were seized in two puppy mill busts in Warren County last month. Since being rescued from the inhumane conditions in which they were forced to live, the puppies are now on the road to recovery and adoption. On Feb. 28, the Warren County Sheriff's Office responded to an anonymous tip that led to the seizure of 22 dogs from an unlicensed puppy mill, according to a press release. A deceased Chihuahua was also found on the property. In connection with the same investigation, another seven dogs were taken from a home later that day. Saturday, March 8, 2008
WOODSTOCK — Imagine getting into a soothing bath of vanilla, white tea and milk thistle, and being treated to a refreshing facial of vanilla and blueberry. Then, picture enjoying a nail treatment of warm vanilla and cocoa, aromatherapy with sweet-smelling colognes and a gentle conditioner of white ginger designed to repair damaged hair. Saturday, February 9, 2008
WOODSTOCK — The uncharted waters were received with varying degrees of skepticism in the span of 30 minutes. Tippy, named appropriately, shook, was rattled and, at one point, rolled out of the stainless steel tub where he was being washed. Trigger, with 70 pounds on Tippy, goes next and takes it all in stride, pretty much going with the flow of the water. And then, Little Boy hops up. Saturday, January 26, 2008
When it comes to the well-being of their animals, people would do just about anything to help. Because of the expense that pets can incur on the people who love them, many area residents have chosen to invest in pet health insurance as a way of offsetting the cost of medical care. "We do have some [clients] who have had pet insurance for years," says Reba Barley, manager of Linden Heights Animal Hospital in Winchester. She says that the animal hospital recommends two pet insurance policies to its clients: one is a national program through the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and another through Veterinary Pet Insurance, which Barley says was the first in its field. Thursday, December 20, 2007 Seeking shelter: Humane Society dips into fund for Freckles' surgery EDINBURG — A family's missing piece may belong to the Humane Society of Shenandoah County. Since Dec. 12, group member Mary Lynn Sallette has kept Freckles, a corgi and Jack Russell terrier mix, at her home outside of Front Royal. It was on that day that the 1-year-old dog underwent surgery to repair her left hip, which had sustained significant trauma from what Sallette thinks was a car. Saturday, November 24, 2007
STRASBURG -- Many passersby have probably noticed the curious, little dog peering from a grand Victorian window on one of the town's side streets. She is, in a word, precious, dwarfed by the turreted, stately residence. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Don't let the bad bugs bite: Fall doesn't mean ticks, mosquitoes or the diseases they carry are gone Don't let the weather fool you: Just because it's getting cold out doesn't mean that people, or their pets, are safe for the winter from bugs and the diseases they carry. In Virginia, mosquitoes and ticks are the most common carriers of insect-borne diseases, according to the Virginia Department of Health, and while mosquitoes hibernate or die during the winter, ticks are around all year. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Year-round prevention keeps pests off your pets Nice fall walks through autumn leaves, an afternoon playing with a Frisbee disc in the backyard — these are some of man's best friend's favorite activities, but they can also be dangerous for four-legged family members. As it has in humans, Lyme disease has become a more common diagnosis at veterinarians' offices, says Dr. R. Marcelo Melivilu of Linden Heights Animal Hospital in Winchester. Saturday, October 13, 2007 Animal experts tell uses for microchips Losing a pet and not knowing if the animal is hurt, hungry or scared is a pet owner's nightmare, and not a far-fetched one at that. Anyone who has papered the neighborhood with fliers displaying the image of a fluffy cat named Puma, or a German shepherd who answers to the name Grace, will know that whatever identification a pet wears can act as a free ticket home. Friday, September 28, 2007 Director: Pets still permitted at parks WOODSTOCK — Although a proposed ordinance would require that dogs remain leashed while in Shenandoah County's parks, pets will still be welcome at the facilities, Parks and Recreation Director Pam Sheets said this week. At Tuesday's meeting of the Board of Supervisors' public safety and code committee, Sheets said she thinks a leash law is necessary at the county parks because they are mixed-use facilities. A leash law would "reduce some safety issues," Sheets said, though dogs would still be welcome. |
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