Posted: 16 Nov 2010 10:01 PM PST

MACHESNEY PARK — The dog that inspired village laws on dangerous canines may be euthanized.

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 09:12 PM PST

Winter, with its bitter wind, rain and snow, is rapidly approaching. Don't wait too long to prepare for outdoor animals' needs. Dogs really need to be near their human caregivers. They are usually...

PETS OF THE WEEK

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 02:02 PM PST

"Wolfie," a neutered male Siberian husky less than 1 year old, was surrendered by an older couple as difficult to manage, "too friendly," but has proved to be a lovely and loving, blue-eyed boy. He will need training and lots of exercise; is ready for a play date with a loving family.

Food for thought -- er, for pets

Posted: 16 Nov 2010 10:23 AM PST

Yesterday was an uncharacteristically rainy day in Tokyo so off we went with our resident toddler to spend the day in a shopping mall that would take us in the car from the basement parking of my house to the basement parking of the shopping center. As with all upscale shopping malls in Tokyo these days, a significant portion of retail space is devoted to pets and their accessories and services ...