Looking Looking for jobs in a tough market means expanding your horizons. That is why my foster dogs Baguette and Annie Bananie explored the possibility of being therapy dogs.for jobs in a tough market means expanding your horizons. That is why my foster dogs Baguette and Annie Bananie explored the possibility of being therapy dogs.

When her dog Liza starting having seizures, Alison Taub was alone at home for the first time since having major surgery - and her regular vet was closed for the weekend.

Just as exercise is important for humans, it is critical to the health and happiness of our four-legged canine friends.

Keep an eye on what Fido and Fluffy eat.

Ann Holland serves on the Lynchburg Humane Society’s Board of Directors and is a volunteer for various animal welfare causes.

Karin Sherbin volunteers with the Bedford Humane Society. Visit http://www.bedfordhumanesociety.petfinder.com for pet/volunteer/donation information.

Sigrid Mirabella is a volunteer with Almost Home Pet Adoption Center in Lovingston, an effort of the Nelson County Humane Society and the SPCA of Nelson County.

“Your skin test reveals a severe allergy to cats with dogs a close second. Do you have any pets?” inquired the allergist.

Pets provide positive perks to owners, including companionship, unconditional love and the opportunity to learn about caring and responsibility. Still, it is helpful to understand potential dangers of pets with small children.

Simon, the Wonder Parrot, learns manners. But are they good manners?

Hi. Baguette here, the foster dog who applied at http://www.change.gov to be First Dog in the Obama White House. It’s a cliché, but true: it really is a dog-eat-dog world. Here’s an example from my job search.

Niro Rasanayagam is a volunteer board member of the Lynchburg Humane Society.

Jo Ann Beehler is a volunteer at the Lynchburg Humane Society, where she was on the board of directors.

‘Dear Baguette, Thank you for submitting your application to serve in the Obama-Biden Administration.’

- Obama-Biden Transition Team, Form letter response to the beagle’s application for the job of First Dog

The Lynchburg Humane Society, of which Niro Rasanayagam is a volunteer board member, will offer pet photos with Santa Claws from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 20 and 21 at PetSmart. The$5 fee for each photo will go to the humane society.

Ann Holland serves on the Lynchburg Humane Society’s Board of Directors and is a volunteer for various animal welfare causes.

On Nov. 1, the Humane Society of Amherst County and the Amherst County Care and Control Center held a grand opening celebration of its new shared facility.

Family pets are feeling the bite of the nation’s financial crisis.

Can’t you just see the little cape now?

Not to put a damper on the Obama family’s canine quest, but allergists have a news flash: There’s no such thing as a hypoallergenic dog.

Sandra Boydston is development director for the Lynchburg Humane Society.

Niro Rasanayagam is a volunteer board member of the Lynchburg Humane Society.

Ann Holland serves on the Lynchburg Humane Society’s Board of Directors and is a volunteer for various animal welfare causes.

Karin Sherbin volunteers for the BHS foster program. You can review adoptable foster dogs/cats, or offer to volunteer or donate money, at http://www.bedfordhu
manesociety.petfinder.com.

Maybe with polydactyl cats there’s just more to love.

FYI:
—For more information on Quaker Parakeets, visit http://www.qp-society.com/QPSmain/QPSindex.html
—To learn more about wing clipping, visit http://www.birdsnways.com/wisdom/ww19eii.htm or http://www.parrotchronicles.com/departments/faqs.htm
—If you still have questions, call your veterinarian.

Making the right choice in choosing a pet can be tough.

A step-by-step process for adding a new kitty to your home.

Sally Elliott is on the Lynchburg Humane Society Board of Directors.

Sigrid Mirabella is a training affiliate with Almost Home Pet Adoption Center, which is owned and operated by the Humane Society/SPCA of Nelson County.