PROTECT YOUR PET’S PAWSSnow, ice and chemical melters can wreak havoc on a dog’s paws. Boots, just like sled dogs use, are one option. If using boots, make sure they fit properly and put them on the dog in the house at first to allow the dog to get used to them in a comfortable setting. If your dog will not tolerate boots, a protective wax, such as Musher’s Secret, can help protect paws from rock salt. Rub the wax on the dog’s paws before you go out, and wipe them off with a warm wet rag when you get home.– Newsday
Donna Thomas’ family moved from Cleveland, Tenn., to Pittsburgh 13 years ago. At the time, the children were young and were a little homesick in their new town.
“So their dad promised them a new puppy,” Thomas said.
Dad kept his word by contacting a breeder and bringing home a Jack Russell terrier.
Diehard Georgia Bulldog fans, they named the puppy Hershey, a nod to their new state (home to Hershey’s chocolates) and their beloved football team quarterback, Herschel Walker.