Pets & People

Miracle has been recovering in the care of Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer Siobhan Rich and is coming up for adoption. (Contributed)

‘Worst condition I’ve ever seen:’ Dog rescued in the Shuswap earns Miracle name

Shuswap Paws Rescue Society volunteer encourages donations for ongoing efforts

 

Dr. Adrian Walton with Basil the ball python. (Special to The News)

Lower Mainland vet has big snakes that need homes

Boa constrictor and ball python will be up for adoption through Maple Ridge veterinary office

 

Wherever you and the pets are headed this year, be aware of ticks. Photo: Black Press

PET CARE: Tips for tick prevention

Pet columnist Nicolette Joosting shares her tips for keeping furry friends safe from tick bites

 

Joy Joy went missing from Glenmerry on Nov. 1. Photo: Teresa Cragg-Crockett

Trail family desperate for return of their beloved therapy dog

Joy Joy, a four-year old black cockapoo went missing from Glenmerry on Nov. 1

Joy Joy went missing from Glenmerry on Nov. 1. Photo: Teresa Cragg-Crockett
Aug. 8 is International Cat Day, a celebration of our favourite felines, like this little gal named Zola. (Jessee Regnier photo)

International Cat Day today #meow

On International Cat Day please share photos of your love-able felines

Aug. 8 is International Cat Day, a celebration of our favourite felines, like this little gal named Zola. (Jessee Regnier photo)
Petunia, 4, was adopted from a Kootenay rescue group in early February. (Sheri Regnier photo)

Puppy scams skyrocket during pandemic

Advisory issued by the Better Business Bureau

Petunia, 4, was adopted from a Kootenay rescue group in early February. (Sheri Regnier photo)
Too Cute is keeping Hope Watson’s spirit shining bright through uncertain times, especially this long weekend as the two cannot walk through town to show off their Easter finest and bring smiles to all. (Tammy Lee Bagg photo)

Easter spirit shines from afar

Hope and TC are dressing up for Easter, but they’ll wait until next year to parade through town

Too Cute is keeping Hope Watson’s spirit shining bright through uncertain times, especially this long weekend as the two cannot walk through town to show off their Easter finest and bring smiles to all. (Tammy Lee Bagg photo)
Shirley Hubel and Spirit, her prized Shetland Sheepdog, took part in Breed Education Day on March 14 at the Trail mall. (Sheri Regnier photo)

Spirit of Brigadoon steals the show

Breed Education Day was at Trail Waneta Plaza last Saturday

Shirley Hubel and Spirit, her prized Shetland Sheepdog, took part in Breed Education Day on March 14 at the Trail mall. (Sheri Regnier photo)