Mindy Norton

Tomorrow is a holiday (of sorts). It's “If Pets Had Thumbs” day! It may sound made up, but it is a real day – and a time to consider how things might be different if your pet did have thumbs.

According to Vicki Brown, “Dogs believe every stranger is a friend they haven't met yet. Cats wait for a proper invitation.” People who have owned both may recognize that there's some truth in that.

The warmer weather is a nice change, with some of the early blooming plants and trees adding color. You may have noticed they also add pollen.

When I was growing up, for Easter one year my parents got us a live baby duck, which we named Oswald. Oswald was the softest, cutest little thing and we really liked him – for a while.

The solar eclipse is big news right now. An eclipse happens when the moon moves between the earth and the sun, blocking out the sun's light for a time.

This coming Monday is April 15 – TAX DAY! Some folks filed their returns weeks ago, and already have their refunds back.

Like most people, I like a story with a happy ending, but this story might not have ended that way.

One important thing any pet owner should do is find a good veterinarian. But how do you choose a veterinarian?

It's Springtime and beautiful greenery and plants are growing and blooming all around.

In 1915, the American Humane Association launched their first Be Kind To Animals Week campaign, encouraging humane treatment of all animals.