Snowed in with four-week-old puppies
By Heidi Clayton The only silver lining of the blizzard currently happening is that I am trapped inside with four-week-old puppies, who have become professional time wasters! What a difference a week makes. The puppies are now full-fledged little beings who can hear,...
Meet the breed: The Bull Terrier
In less than a week, my Bull Terrier, Miki, is expected to deliver her puppies! The puppies are kicking now, and Miki is doing great, which is always a relief. The whelping box, where the newborn puppies will live, and all the other supplies are in place, so we are...
How this local dog breeder prepares for a batch of puppies
At the time of writing this, my litter of puppies is scheduled to be born on Jan. 27! Many are surprised to learn that dogs are only pregnant for about 63 to 65 days. That time seems to fly by in preparation and planning. I was emailed the question of whether there is...
NJ Senate panel advances bill banning dog, cat sales at pet stores
Measure has been long sought by animal advocates A Senate panel approved legislation Thursday that would bar New Jersey pet stores from selling cats, dogs, or rabbits in a divided vote Thursday. The Senate Economic Growth Committee approved the measure, one long...
