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Quality Time With Your Pets
by Barry KuKes According to Youtube.com as of May 2023, the world’s oldest dog Boby just turned 31 years old. The Portuguese Pooch became a viral sensation when he won a Guinness World Record. He lives on the farm where he was born in 1992 with his owner Leonel Costa and other animals. The Guinness […]
Continue readingTips And Fees
by Matilda Charles Just when so many of us are struggling financially with the rising cost of everything, here comes yet another way to separate us from our dollars: Many businesses are now charging a fee to return items purchased online from them. I’m not going to name names or point fingers here, but know […]
Continue readingTick-Borne Infections
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: I’m afraid to take my 1-year-old Lab, Shiner, on hikes in the woods because he might be bitten by a tick and get ill. What’s your take on the tick situation? —Brian in Concord, New Hampshire Dear Brian: Even though ticks carrying diseases like Lyme are a concern, do […]
Continue readingDon’t Miss Our Job Fairs In July For School Crossing Guards
If you’re looking for a part-time job that involves keeping children safe as they walk to and from school, I want to encourage you to consider becoming a school crossing guard! Don’t miss two upcoming job fairs that we’re hosting July 20 and July 21. We’re looking to hire a dozen school crossing guards at […]
Continue readingAdvertising Art
Advertising and store collectibles have historical significance and brand re- cognition as well as artistic value. A combination of all three brought this lamp a price of $2,700 at Morford’s Antique Advertising Auctions. The lamp was made by Fenton, a well-known art glass company. Its bell-shaped blue shade for Bell Telephone Co. is eye-catching. The […]
Continue readingSafe Medication Disposal
Special to Seniors Today Unused medication can some-times find its way into the wrong hands, so it’s critical to dispose of it properly. Nearly 10 million Americans abused controlled prescription drugs, according to a 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. Most of those drugs came from family and friends. That’s why it’s important […]
Continue readingLearn Something New
I trust that every day I will learn something new. If not, it is a day wasted. One morning when I was getting ready to leave the house, the news was all about the election coming up. At that time I was told by a family member that the next president will be the 47th […]
Continue readingBone Of Contention For Neighbors
by Sam Mazzotta Dear Paw’s Corner: My next-door nei- ghbor shares a driveway with me. We get along fine, organizing our cars so no one is blocked in. However, every morning she walks her dog up the side of the driveway and doesn’t pick up after it. I’ve asked her to do so, but she […]
Continue readingHeavy Lifting Of Pet Ownership
by Matilda Charles For seniors, there are several questions that arise when we consider whether we should adopt another pet after the death of a long-loved companion. There’s the scary thought of potential veterinary bills or whether we should own a dog that needs to be walked every day. Maybe we think of adopting a […]
Continue readingAnimal Lovers – A Special Breed
by Barry KuKes I often see or hear stories about people who noticed a bag on the side of the interstate, pulled over, and uncovered that the bag contained four kittens or three puppies. They rush the abandoned animals to a local animal shelter or veterinary office, and in most cases, the animals survive. Just […]
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