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Puppies must learn what they can chew

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
Tease photo Q I would like to put down a blanket on the hard garage floor for my 8-month-old puppy to sleep on. But everything I put down, I find in my yard, torn up. What can I do? Read More Read More


PET STORY: Mount Pleasant owner saves pug after unwanted dip

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
Tease photo I had a friend who was going deep-sea fishing. He was to leave early one Saturday morning, so I thought it would be nice to see him off. He was leaving at 6:30 a.m., so at 4 that morning, I decided to take my pug, Merry Christmas, to help me scout out where to find him. Read More Read More


Orphaned greyhound at Westminster

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
Tease photo Simpsonville dog breeder Pam Rubinstein's emotions will be all over the map when her greyhound, Duncan, enters the ring this week at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Read More Read More


Upcoming events for pets and their owners

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
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Dogs can show signs of anxiety

Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012
Many people have experienced anxiety at some point in their lives and can recognize it in others. What most don't realize is that their four-legged friends get anxious, too. Read More Read More


Pet events

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
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Stay calm around dogs on the loose

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
Responsible dog owners know how important it is to obey ordinances by walking their dogs on a leash, as well as picking up after them. Read More Read More


Fostering helps sick dog recover for new family

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
The day before Thanksgiving, as I was at the Charleston Animal Shelter, I was told of a dog that had been terribly neglected. He had been tied up to a tree in a yard. The owner brought him in and said he didn't know what was wrong with the dog. He had not eaten in 10 days and he had lost a third ... Read More Read More


We want to hear from you

Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012
Got a pet? We want to tell your stories and run your pictures of Rover, Boots and even Ziggy on our Pets page. Send us your story (in 500 words or fewer), but don't send us letters or poetry written by your pet. You can even include photos (in JPEG format via email). We'll publish the most intere... Read More Read More


Scoop that poop

Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Tease photo Charleston's unseasonably warm weather is sending more people outside walking their dogs. And those dogs are leaving more "presents" behind than what's normal in the winter. As a result, officials this week issued a politeness warning: Clean up after Fido. Read More Read More


Bulldogs to shine at Citadel event

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012
The Citadel Football Association will host the second annual Beautiful Bulldog Contest prior to the football team's annual spring game at Johnson Hagood Stadium on St. Patrick's Day. Read More Read More


Tips for helping your dog handle a move

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012
Whether around the block or across the country, moving can cause stress for the entire family and the American Kennel Club wants to remind pet owners that dogs can feel it too. "Dogs thrive with consistent routine, especially when changes are going on around them," explains AKC's Canine G... Read More Read More


Healthy pets can cut cost of vet visits

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012
Tease photo Q I currently have two dogs and a cat. I recently put my 15-year-old dog down. They were all rescues and I would love to add another shelter dog to the mix. Read More Read More


PET STORY: Mitzi gives unconditional love

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012
Tease photo n my childhood and all through my life, there was always a four-legged friend in our home. Our companion of many years passed away a few years back and I had been yearning for a new chapter in our lives to begin. A puppy was just what this empty nest needed. Read More Read More


What cures your cold could kill your pet

Sunday, Jan. 29, 2012
Tease photo If you are too cold to be outside without a coat, your dog probably is too. If your cat eats just one of your acetaminophen cold or flu pills, it could be fatal. Read More Read More


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