February 17-23, 2014 (written by Marilyn Neville) This week I am donating my time as a rescue volunteer in the memory of William (Bill) Wright of Zalma. Bill was my closest neighbor, just up the hill going towards Zalma. He lost his battle with cancer just as the storm hit Zalma on Thursday and hail(…)
February 10 – 16, 2014 (written by Marilyn Neville) We have had a week of celebration. Owners were found for three dogs placed in the Stray Project’s care: Wally Pa Pello, Nanook, and the Pet of the Week Beagle whose name is Smoky. The Banner Press and FaceBook were the tools that found their owners.(…)
January 27 – February 2, 2014 (written by Marilyn Neville) Cat and dog videos have become the craze on late night comedy and even some news programs. Dog and cat companion videos are especially fun for me to view because of how animal behavior interests me. Often the two species will tolerate each other, sometimes(…)
Thank you for your concern for Wally. We’ve had far too many stories very similar to his in the Bollinger County area. Wally was taken to the vet this morning. He tried to jump in the truck by himself . Once Marilyn and he were on the road, he seemed excited, like he was(…)
February 3 – 9, 2014 (written by Marilyn Neville) We also have several new strays pictured that we need cross posted in an attempt to find their owners. Two of those dogs are elderly, in critical condition when received. The cold, starvation, and dehydration is a killer combination. Nanook is boarded with the Marble Hill(…)
January 20-26, 2014 (written by Marilyn Neville) Surely we all have enjoyed licking an ice cream cone. The yummy cream is somewhat soft and if it is a hot day, you best lick quick. Lick that same cone outside when it is 20 degrees. It is not as enjoyable, at least not to me, and(…)
January 13-19, 2014 (written by Marilyn Neville) A caller from the rural Puxico area called me about a young stray dog. She thought he was a Border collie or mix of. When she sent me photos I took three of her better pictures and posted them on our Facebook (FB) page within 24 hours of(…)
