A few thoughts … On abandoned critters
By Sandy Compton
Reader Columnist
Several days before Thanksgiving, a collection of tracks appear in my driveway, those of a domestic cat. My neighbors have cats, but they don’t visit. …
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I wanted a barn cat
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
I’m a dog person.
Most people can make assertions about what kind of person that makes me, and they’d likely be right. I am outgoing, …
Happy birthday, Sgt. Pepper
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
When Janice Simeone adopted a barn cat from a neighbor in 1996, she also became the owner of that cat’s four kittens. More incredible than …
Paws and all
By Lyndsie Kiebert-Carey
Reader Staff
Many in Bonner County consider both the human and non-human needs of their household equally important. With that in mind, several local organizations are teaming …
Pet pearlies
By Dr. Dawn Mehra
Reader Contributor
Does your pet’s mouth smell like dirty socks or day old fish? If so, he/she might be suffering from halitosis putting him/her at risk …
Memories of the prince of peace
By Chris White
Reader Contributor
I have spent time with a shaman in the Amazon jungle; I’ve meditated and had the opportunity to hug a real saint; I’ve read many …
Pet owners: Stop leaving bags behind
By Ben Olson
Reader Staff
Here at the Reader, we hear from our loyal readers about every subject under the sun. One particularly smelly subject involves pet waste, or …
For the love of the animals
By Cameron Rasmusson
Reader Staff
The times, they are a-changin’ at Panhandle Animal Shelter (PAS). And in many ways, Sandpoint is changing along with it.
Mandy Evans, PAS executive director, …
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