Pets

Mar 2024 16

Fresno Bully Rescue: Rusty

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Terese Shaw

Returning a dog to Fresno Bully Rescue is something that we don't hear about often. This may be because there are feelings of guilt or the returning adopters are criticized by friends, neighbors, or even family members. But dogs get returned often and sometimes it's for the best. The scenarios when thinking about returning a dog are endless, and it's nobody's business to judge. With that being said, let's talk about a good boy, Rusty, that's been returned twice.

Mar 2024 9

Edison The TV Loving Terrier

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Lee Juslin, Pets

by Lee Juslin

Edison, a five-year-old Cairn, came into Col Potter Rescue as an owner turn-in. His owner complained that he was bossy and terrorized her; a real handful. Well, after all, he is a terrier.

Mar 2024 9

Animal Rescue of Fresno: Beware the Ides of March

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Wendy Hunter

I know I always say that Fall is my favorite season, but that’s usually in October. That’s when Halloween comes rolling around and all the ghouls and goblins creep sneak out from the city’s darkest corners. Then every year I say that Winter is my favorite season, but that’s when Christmas rolls around, and my heart gets all sweet and mushy for baking, tree decorating, and family gatherings.

Feb 2024 24

Jackie Dale-The Cat Mother/Cat Trapper: Back in Business-Transport and Drama

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Jackie Dale, Pets

by Jackie Dale

As I finished my last column, I was patiently waiting for the vet to return from vacation. She had already contacted me and set up appointments for the day after she got home on the 3rd. Meanwhile, someone dumped two friendly cats in my yard. Both males, one was fixed and one was not. The unfixed fellow is super fluffy and full of matted fur.

Feb 2024 17

19 CRIMINALS By Larissa Reinhart: Review/Giveaway/Guest Post

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets

by Cynthia Chow
& Larissa Reinhart

Maizie Albright may no longer be the teen actress star of Julia Pinkerton Teen Detective, nor a celebrity who spiraled her way into a scandal, but her acting skills still come in handy. A private investigator working as a honey trap for Albright Security Solutions (the acronym is regrettable but often appropriate), Maizie is testing out her client’s fears that her husband is a cheater.

Feb 2024 17

Valley Animal Center: New Spawtlight Webpage Sparks Interest in Long Term Adoptables

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Juan Guitron

At the start of January, Valley Animal Center implemented a new social media strategy to find their adoptables loving homes. We have recently introduced a new Spawtlight page in order to feature pets that have had trouble getting adopted. These poor adoptables are often overlooked by potential adopters for one reason or another. The goal is not only to highlight these animals but also to educate the public as to why animals have behaviors some deem undesirable.

Feb 2024 17

A Valentine’s to Remember: Reminiscing with Raz & Blue

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets, Rodent Ramblings

by Stephanie Cameron

For those of you who appreciate the spirit of Valentine's Day, I invite you to join me as I reminisce with some furry Valentine's of my own. Regular readers may recognize Blue (aka Blueberry) and Raz (aka Raspberry) when they were featured in December 2022. I was sadly unaware that their brother, Grape, would pass away unexpectedly only a few short months after that feature was published.

Feb 2024 10

Labrador Retriever Rescue of Fresno: Handsome Boys To Steal Your Heart

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Pets

by Joni Frauenheim

Chief is definitely tall, dark, and handsome but he is also incredibly loyal and loving. Not only that, but Chief is quite the gentleman with wonderful house manners.

Feb 2024 10

Feral Paws Rescue: Shrimp’s Story

2024 Articles, Animal Rescue Adventures, Feral Paws Rescue, Pets

by Lupe Gore

The cats at Feral Paws Rescue have all been rescued from high-kill shelters, as those of you who regularly follow our stories know. That includes Shrimp, who we feature this month, but he comes with a very interesting story about how he got here––and how he left.

Feb 2024 3

The Dog Across the Lake By Krista Davis: Review/Giveaway

2024 Articles, Cynthia Chow, Mysteryrat's Maze, Pets

by Cynthia Chow

As the owner of the Sugar Maple Inn in the town of Wagtail, Virginia, Holly Miller is used to being surrounded by a huge assortment of four-legged friends. After all, Wagtail Mountain has established itself as a place that caters to everything human companions could ever need, from specialized veterinarians to clothing stores and restaurants.