by Heidi Clayton | Nov 6, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, South Jersey
In the world of purebred dogs, the term “purpose-bred dog” refers to dogs that were originally bred for a distinct purpose. While those specific purposes may not still exist in today’s modern society, the dogs retain their original traits that make them their...
by Steffen Klenk | Oct 30, 2025 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, Ocean City, Pets, South Jersey, What's Happening
The Ocean City boardwalk went to the dogs on Saturday, Oct. 25, as hundreds of pets and their owners gathered for the annual Howl-O-Ween Parade. This year’s grand marshals included Milt Thompson, former Philadelphia Phillies player and World Series-winning coach, and...
by Tammy Thornton | Oct 30, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Gardening, Pets, South Jersey
Let It Grow While you are getting cozy indoors under your fluffy blanket, don’t forget about our feathered friends outside. If you’ve slacked off from filling your bird feeders, this is the time to keep a ready supply of fruits, nuts, and seeds for birds visiting your...
by Heidi Clayton | Oct 30, 2025 | Atlantic County, Cape May County, Editorial, Pets, South Jersey
Even the best-behaved dogs can become unhinged on Halloween. Suddenly, their home is being visited by an endless stream of strangers dressed up weird, or they are being forced to wear an odd outfit and to walk politely in a mass of people that are all just as excited...
by shorelocalnews | Oct 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Pets, Smithville, South Jersey, What's Happening
Costumed pets and their proud owners took to the village green for the 11th Annual Paw Dazzle Halloween Pet Parade. Dozens of dogs, cats, and even a few exotic pets strutted their stuff in creative costumes ranging from spooky to silly, delighting the large crowd of...
by Heidi Clayton | Oct 23, 2025 | Features, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Galloway, Pets, South Jersey
It was beautiful weather for a dog show this past weekend in Galloway Township. Aside from my white bull terrier Kabuki doing some winning, I always enjoy looking at the other breeds and learning about where they come from. A breed that has been catching my eye lately...
