Ronnie Casey

The U.S. is experiencing a re-emergence of New World screwworm (NWS) after decades of eradication. The first U.S. detection since 1996 was confirmed in La Pryor, Texas, a town about 30 miles northeast of the US-Mexico border, on June 3, 2026. It has now been detected in three Texas counties, with New Mexico reporting its […]

Two hundred and fifty years ago today, the Second Continental Congress formally ratified the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the American colonies' separation from Great Britain and asserting their right to self-governance, thereby committing delegates and followers to acts of high treason in Britain's view. Common folk (men, women, children), enslaved peoples, native Americans, and foreign […]

Over the last couple of weeks, I had a close encounter with a fawn and, a few days later, with a doe. Unfortunately, both had less-than-stellar outcomes.

As kitten season continues, I am sure that those of you caring for the little ones are more than aware that kittens can fade fast, and one of their more common problems is gastrointestinal-related. The big problem is diarrhea, which can have a variety of causes. While some cases may not be life-threatening and are temporary, the loss of fluid due to it can quickly lead to dangerous levels of dehydration, which ultimately results in the kitten's death. Parasites like worms and bacterial infections are common causes of kitten diarrhea. However, microscopic protozoa may be the most common culprit.

I usually read the information compiled from the logs of the Tehama County law enforcement agencies in our local paper. Often, there is a report of a dog (or dogs) attacking a person or other animals. For many, our dogs are cherished family members. When one becomes aggressive and bites, it is both alarming and […]

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Since 1992, the International Society for Animal Rights has designated the third Saturday of August as “International Homeless Animals Day” to give voice to the often-forgotten and ignored abandoned animals who are homeless. In this county, among the many heart-wrenching stories that staff and volunteers could share, perhaps the saddest is that many of th

Today is National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day, which is observed annually on August 22 to promote regular veterinary care for cats. Although it may not be your cat's favorite celebration, it is an important day. We take our children to their pediatricians; we see our physicians; heck, even our autos get oil changes to keep everything running smoothly.

National Dog Month is a commemoration held every August to celebrate our lovable furry friends.

It is hard to believe that next week 25 years will have passed since the September 11 terrorist attacks in 2001. It will be hard for our youth, the ones not yet born or too young to remember, to comprehend the magnitude of that Tuesday. Nearly 3,000 people died in New York City, at the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field on that fateful day in what was