Breeder guilt

Does passing on a pound puppy make you a bad person? by Carly Stewart You've made the decision to get a new dog. Great. Now comes the hard part. Should you buy from a breeder and risk pissing off your sanctimonious, animal-shelter-loving friends? Or should you rescue a dog and possibly end up with a pet that doesn't match your expectations? Adoption advocates regard people who buy from ...

HUFFPOST HILL - JULY 21ST, 2010

What's Your Reaction? While much of the blogosphere kicked back in Vegas for Netroots Nation, those of us still in D.C. were treated to a show worthy of the Strip, courtesy of the newly minted Tea Party Caucus.

Herbivores chew differently than carnivores

Q: Why do cows and camels and some other animals chew differently? It seems as though they are sliding their teeth as they eat. I watch our cat and dog eat and they chew faster, but differently. A: The answer to your question has a lot to do with what these animals eat. There are significant differences between herbivores and carnivores, not just in the way they eat, but also in the shape of ...

Pets and their owners enjoy Dog Days at Fuji Park

Aura, an Australian shepherd, gets special treatment at the dog wash sponsored by the Sierra Nevada Border Collie Club at Fuji Park on Saturday. Aura enjoys being pampered by, from left, Donna Sullivan, Smantha Serena, 17, and Katrina Anderson.

The ice cream kid: 10-year-old dreams big and succeeds

Beck Johnson had a business plan, his startup funding a dream of opening an ice cream stand, but first he needed a variance from the Sunapee zoning board to open in a residential zone.