Reminder: Hot weather tips for pets

The summer months can be uncomfortable — even dangerous — for pets and people. According to the Humane Society of the United States, it’s difficult enough simply to cope with…

How to keep your pets safe during the holidays

The holidays won’t be so happy if your pet gets sick. The Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine offers the following information about unhealthy holiday temptations and how…

Fourth of July safety tips for pets

To minimize stress caused by fireworks and reduce the risk of your animal becoming lost during the Independence Day celebrations, Lynnwood’s Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) offer the following safety…

Scene in Mountlake Terrace: Meet Zulu

This is Zulu, a chocolate labrador retriever from Mountlake Terrace. And if you hang out in the Town Center area you might see the 4 1/2-year-old dog cruising along with…

Cold weather safety tips for pets

Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter…

Scene in MLT: Wheeling along

This little dude couldn’t decide if he should follow his owner or come to me. When I lowered my phone to take his picture, he scampered over. Me to owner:…