As the seasons change and the dark months of winter begin to set in on us, those of us eating fresh local eggs must face a sad, seasonal reality — the hens stop laying eggs in the winter.
It seems like every spring we get questions at Country Pet Shoppe from people who have discovered animals — especially…
Backyard farming is increasingly popular as folks rediscover the delicious flavor and added nutrition of garden fresh fruits and veggies….
You can save the world one scoop at a time. We are frequently reminded that being greener can be accomplished…
With the cold weather upon us, many of us are feeling the aching in our bones. The same goes for…
Usually when we talk about September as “Back to School” we’re talking about the kids. This year, back to school…
Over the years that I have been writing this article, there have been many occasions when I have shared with…
I have lived in the same home for almost 22 years. It’s a little cottage tucked in the woods. One…
Over the years that I have been involved with the pet community, one of the things I have noticed is…
These days, folks are increasingly looking for ways to save a bit of money, or spend the money they have…
It seems like every time I turn around these days there’s another product coming across my desk that is made…
You have heard me talk before about how much I enjoy our small town and the folks within it. I…
We are continually learning more about the animals around us. You’d think for all the time we’ve spent with them…
First a quick note about PAW-Fest, which is coming up on Sunday Aug. 2 -– yippee. I recently got some…
We lost a dear client this month. Heather has been coming to Country Pet Shoppe for about 10 years. In…
A current trend in zookeeping is to provide animals with enrichment activities. These enrichment activities can include anything from giving…
I have survived the Iditarod! Okay, well I survived the fun of watching the Iditarod start while I was in…
Goin’ Mush’n
The number one reason cats are given up to shelters is because of litter box issues. It’s a shame, because…
Now that the kids are all settled back in school, it’s time to talk about whether you and your pup should be in school too.
One of the things I really enjoyed about PAW-Fest was meeting so many pet people from our community and learning more about what they do. It turns out there are a variety of people offering some very interesting services for our pets. I was particularly interested to see all of the alternative medical treatments available. Everything from acupuncture and massage to swim therapy are being offered to the pets of Kingston.
This summer Country Pet Shoppe is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by hosting a pet festival in Kingston. PAW-Fest will be held July 27 at Mike Wallace Park at the marina. (See the article in this issue of the Kingston Community News for details.)
