Sally Cragin

DEAR PET TALK: Do Thundershirts work? There have been storms recently, and my dog got upset and ran away. Should I invest in one? Doggie Mama

By Sally Cragin FITCHBURG — More than seven dozen middle-school students from Longsjo and Memorial middle schools gathered at Memorial Middle

FITCHBURG — Several students, with community volunteers from Reingold Elementary School celebrated their United Way Youth Venture Project with a special visit to the Gables in Fitchburg recently. Their project, which involved 660 students, from first through fifth grades created more than 700 greeting cards according to Lauren Mountain, Director of United Way Youth Venture.

DEAR PET TALK: We are having really hot days – but I want to give my dog outside exercise. How can you tell if the street or sidewalk pavement is too hot for your dogs to walk on this summer? Outdoors Lover

FITCHBURG — The most important part of the word “triathlon” is “tri,” or more accurately “try,” according to Stephen Mayo, senior pastor of Elm

LUNENBURG — Nine Reingold Elementary School students traveled to Central Mass. Goat Rental on a recent weekend for a unique experience: a hike into conservation land with owner Tammy Hebert and a dozen friendly goats.

DEAR PET TALK: We have permission to bring our dog and cat to a campground. We are thrilled, but what advice do you have for transporting them by car? – Traveling Family

Last weekend, youth volunteers read to numerous adoptable cats at Ahimsa Haven Animal Rescue, and Fozzy was definitely a “fan favorite.” This

Meet Joanne! This stunning calico cat is around four years old and is bright and playful. She's currently at the Broken Tail Rescue Adoption Center inside the Millbury PetSmart at 70 Worcester-Providence Turnpike. Calico cats are known for having a sparkling personality, and yes, there are many varieties of calico cats. Their distinctive patchwork coat is due to a unique chromosomal arrangement an ...

DEAR PET TALK: Do you have any idea how to get ear drops into a dog? I have been bit twice and he shows his teeth. He is an eight year old chihuahua – Chi Mom