I just witnessed one of the most disgusting sights I have seen in a long time. When we watch people golfing out back, there often is a darling squirrel that appears. It is very friendly and scampers about with the gusto for life we all should have. A minute ago I saw a man throw water onto the sweet little animal, four times! There was no reason for it as the squirrel was not interfering with his needing-golf-lessons-badly swing. I yelled at the golfer but I guess my voice wasn't heard, for he rode away in his cart after one more attempt to blanket the dear animal with a heavy dose of water. ...more

April 5, 2009

The NFL had its big show. Now it's time for the Super Bowl of dog shows, and two Spring Hill dogs will compete with the help of two local handlers. ...more

February 7, 2009

The following locations will accept donations of toys, bedding, collars and other comfort items for cats and dogs through mid-January: ...more

December 24, 2008

TBO Extra review of "Animal Crossing: City Folk" video game ...more

December 22, 2008

On Monday, at a gathering of people and their animals, barks ceased and sniffing stopped under the gentle spell of a Tibetan lama. ...more

October 25, 2008

TBO Extra review of "Castle Crashers" video game for Xbox Live Arcade ...more

October 16, 2008

Cooing softly in baby talk, German Viasus gently uses a toothbrush to bathe the little animal he has raised since infancy and then pampers it with a fresh meal of mango, bananas and melon. The object of his affection? A beetle the size of a hamster with a hard, shiny shell and 2-inch-long horns. ...more

May 25, 2008