For animal lovers, seeing a stray pet, either on the side of the road or on a social media post, can invoke a range of emotions and in response, some may try to help rescue the dog or cat. But many times, amateur rescue efforts end up causing more harm than good. Once an ...
The foster-based animal rescue covering Monongalia and Preston counties, Homeward Bound West Virginia (HBWV) has its annual Fall Arts, Crafts and Vendor Fair set for 11 a.m.-3 p.m. today at Chestnut Ridge Church, 2223 Cheat Road. The event promises to be a day filled with seasonal ...
by Michelle Reynolds Our household has baby fever. The songbirds who reside in our oak tree are expecting. We threw a shower of sorts by putting out a bowl of water in the Florida heat, and we are watching the nest eggscitedly. Then there’s the other new arrival, affectionately (if ...
Throughout the year, local animal rescues and shelters work to find families for the homeless dogs and cats in Monongalia County. One of the best ways to reduce the number of animals in need is having pets spayed or neutered. Several years ago, area residents Alyssa Shade and Carrie ...