Ronnie Casey

We had a deaf dog, and from her we learned that deaf dogs don't care that they are deaf. We learned that deaf dogs are just dogs and, like people, have their own quirks and personalities. I tell you this for two reasons.

As many of us are aware, the presidential race to the White House is in full swing. If you are like me, all the mud and other slinging is enough to get a person to drink. Therefore, whether you …

We know that all modern-day dogs have been selectively bred for ages to enhance certain behaviors, capabilities, and physical attributes.

Animal Road Accident Awareness Day is observed on the second Saturday in October. It is dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of road accidents on animals and advocating for their safety and ours.

National Mule Day is celebrated October 26 every year and this year it seems only fitting to give them credit due for their often-unrecognized hard work, as demonstrated during this recent disaster…

A television program I enjoyed was on the Discovery Channel in which host Mike Rowe performed messy jobs alongside the employees who did them for a living.

Back in 2021 I wrote about distemper, but it is again worth discussing since the Tehama County Animal Care Center has seen an uptick in the disease in the puppies that are being admitted. If you think your canine companion cannot contract canine distemper because the virus is not in Tehama County, I urge you to think again.

Ageism is a prejudice that pervades American culture. It is defined as discrimination against the elderly because of negative and inaccurate stereotypes. We are indoctrinated that being old is repugnant.

Flu season usually occurs during the fall and winter months in the U.S. While flu viruses occur year-round, typically, flu activity peaks between December and February.

I think this is the best time of year. I could say it is the ” goodwill to man” vibration in the air that is a major part of it, but I truly enjoy all the gorgeous (and sometimes cheesy) light displays, holiday movies and songs, the abundance of Santas, elves and Christmas trees, plus all the other sights, sounds and aromas that permeate the world during the season.